iPhone 16 (2024)

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Black
White
Pink
Teal
Ultramarine
Aluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, Color-infused glass back (Black, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine)

128GB
256GB
512GB

Width: 2.82 inches (71.6 mm)
Height: 5.81 inches (147.6 mm)
Depth: 0.31 inch (7.80 mm)
Weight: 6.00 ounces (170 grams)

Super Retina XDR display
6.1‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display
2556‑by‑1179-pixel resolution at 460 ppi
Dynamic Island
HDR display
True Tone
Wide color (P3)
Haptic Touch
2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
The iPhone 16 display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.12 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).

Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529

Apple Intelligence is integrated across your apps and experiences to help you communicate, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple.4

A18 chip
6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
5‑core GPU
16‑core Neural Engine

Advanced dual-camera system
48MP Fusion Main: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor‑shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)
Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels
12MP Ultra Wide: 13 mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture and 120° field of view, 100% Focus Pixels
2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom range
Digital zoom up to 10x

Sapphire crystal lens cover
True Tone flash
Photonic Engine
Deep Fusion
Smart HDR 5
Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control
Portrait Lighting with six effects
Night mode
Panorama (up to 63MP)
Latest-generation Photographic Styles
Spatial photos
Macro photography
Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
Lens correction (Ultra Wide)
Advanced red‑eye correction
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
Photo geotagging
Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
720p Dolby Vision video recording at 30 fps
Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps
Action mode up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
Macro video recording, including slo-mo and time-lapse
Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
Spatial video recording at 1080p at 30 fps
Time‑lapse video with stabilization
Night mode Time-lapse
QuickTake video up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video (Fusion Main)
Digital zoom up to 6x
Audio zoom
True Tone flash
Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
Continuous autofocus video
Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
Playback zoom
Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
Spatial Audio and stereo recording
Wind noise reduction
Audio Mix

12MP camera
ƒ/1.9 aperture
Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Retina Flash
Photonic Engine
Deep Fusion
Smart HDR 5
Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control
Portrait Lighting with six effects
Animoji and Memoji
Night mode
Latest-generation Photographic Styles
Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
Lens correction
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps
Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps
Time‑lapse video with stabilization
Night mode Time-lapse
QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision
Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
Spatial Audio and stereo recording
Wind noise reduction
Audio Mix

Video playback: Up to 22 hours
Video playback (streamed): Up to 18 hours
Audio playback: Up to 80 hours
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes6 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB‑C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)

Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
Peace of Mind
Emergency SOS via satellite7
Crash Detection8
Roadside Assistance via satellite7
Messages via satellite7
Find My via satellite7

Models A3081 and A3082*
FDD‑5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76)
TDD‑5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79)
5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261)
FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TDD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53)
UMTS/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
5G (sub‑6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO9
Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO9
Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO10
Bluetooth 5.3
Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip11
Thread networking technology
NFC with reader mode
Express Cards with power reserve
For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/iphone/cellular.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou
Digital compass
Wi‑Fi
Cellular
iBeacon microlocation

Volume up/down
Action button

Side button
USB-C connector
Built‑in microphones
Built‑in stereo speaker
Action button features
Silent Mode, Focus, Camera, Visual Intelligence,12 Flashlight, Voice Memo, Recognize Music, Translate, Magnifier, Controls, Shortcut, or Accessibility
Camera controls
Exposure, Depth, Zoom, Cameras, Styles, Tone

USB-C connector with support for:
Charging
DisplayPort
USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
MagSafe and Wireless Charging
MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W6
Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W6
Magnet array
Alignment magnet
Accessory Identification NFC
Magnetometer

Barometer
High dynamic range gyro
High-g accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Dual ambient light sensors

Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)13
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus use advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards).

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web
Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash14
Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac
Pay for your ride using Express Transit15

FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi
FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi
SharePlay
Screen sharing
Portrait mode in FaceTime video
Spatial Audio
Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
Zoom with rear-facing camera

FaceTime audio
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)9
Wi‑Fi calling9
SharePlay
Screen sharing
Spatial Audio
Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes

Supported formats include AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio playback
User‑configurable maximum volume limit

Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and AV1
HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG
Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV
Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 4K HDR through native DisplayPort output over USB-C or USB-C Digital AV Adapter (model A2119; adapter sold separately)17

Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more
Activate hands‑free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” or use Type to Siri
Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant
Powered by Apple Intelligence, Siri is more natural and helpful4

iOS
iOS is the world’s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features and designed to protect your privacy.
iPhone User Guide
Privacy
iPhone is built from the ground up to protect your personal information. Every iPhone has secure facial authentication. Apps need your permission to track your activity across other companies’ apps or websites. Your iMessages and FaceTime video calls are encrypted end‑to‑end. And much more.

Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, speech, and cognitive needs help you get the most out of your iPhone — in the ways that work best for you.
Features include:
VoiceOver
Zoom
Magnifier
Voice Control
Switch Control
AssistiveTouch
Eye Tracking
RTT and TTY support
Closed Captions
Live Captions
Personal Voice
Live Speech
Type to Siri
Vocal Shortcuts
Spoken Content

App Store
Books
Calculator
Calendar

Clock
Compass
Contacts
FaceTime
Files
Find My
Fitness
Freeform
Games
GarageBand

Home
iMovie
iTunes Store
Journal
Keynote
Magnifier
Mail
Maps
Measure
Messages
Music
News
Notes
Numbers
Pages
Passwords
Phone
Photos
Podcasts
Preview
Reminders
Safari
Settings
Shortcuts
Stocks
Tips
Translate
TV
Voice Memos
Wallet
Watch
Weather
For a complete list of Apple apps available on iPhone, see apple.com/apps.

Hearing Aid Compatible

Apple Account (required for some features)
Internet access19
Syncing to a Mac or PC requires:
macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder
macOS High Sierra 10.13 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.8 or later
Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (free download from apple.com/itunes/download)

Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Nonoperating temperature: −4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Language support

iPhone 16
USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)
Documentation
As part of our efforts to reach carbon neutrality by 2030, iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus do not include a power adapter or EarPods. Included in the box is a USB‑C Charge Cable that supports fast charging and is compatible with USB‑C power adapters and computer ports.
We encourage you to use any compatible USB‑C power adapter. If you need a new Apple power adapter or headphones, they are available for purchase.
iPhone and the Environment
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are designed to reduce environmental impact:20
Progress toward Apple 2030
More than 30% recycled content21
30% emissions reductions against business-as-usual scenario as modeled by Apple22
Materials
100% recycled aluminum in the thermal substructure
100% recycled cobalt in the battery23
Over 95% recycled lithium in the battery — a first for Apple23
100% recycled gold wire in all cameras and Camera Control
100% recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards, the USB‑C connector, and multiple small parts
100% recycled copper in multiple printed circuit boards, and 100% recycled copper foil and wire in the inductive charger
100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards
100% recycled tungsten and copper wire in the Taptic Engine
100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
85% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
80% recycled steel in multiple components (including the Taptic Engine, speaker, multiple small parts, and the display support plate)
At least 50% recycled plastic in 20 components
100% fiber-based packaging24
64% recycled content in fiber packaging
Energy
Over 30% of manufacturing electricity for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus is sourced from renewable electricity25
Exceeds U.S. Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems26
Waste
No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program
Smarter chemistry27
Arsenic-free glass
Mercury-, BFR-, and PVC-free
*To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/108044. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/iphone/cellular. Cellular technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks.
Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
Apple Intelligence is available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/121115.
All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/batteries and apple.com/iphone/battery.html for more information.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro can detect a severe car crash and call for help. Requires a cellular connection or Wi‑Fi calling.
Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE, and Wi-Fi calling are available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/iphone/cellular.
Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported.
Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
Visual intelligence is available on any Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone. Some capabilities may not be available in all languages and regions. For more details, see support.apple.com/121115#visual-intelligence.
iPhone 16 models are activated with an eSIM and do not support a physical SIM. Use of an eSIM requires a carrier that supports eSIM and a wireless service plan. See your carrier for details. To learn more, visit apple.com/esim.
Available only in select cities and transit systems. Requires eligible device and OS version. See here for details.
FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime‑enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi‑Fi connection. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.
Standard dynamic range video content only.
Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply.
Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply.
Data accurate as of product launch.
Product recycled or renewable content is the mass of certified recycled material relative to the overall mass of the device, not including packaging or in-box accessories.
Lithium and cobalt in the battery claims use mass balance allocation.
Based on retail packaging as shipped by Apple. Breakdown of U.S. retail packaging by weight. Adhesives, inks, and coatings are excluded from our calculations of plastic content and packaging weight.
Efficiency performance is based on the U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers.
Features are subject to change. Some features, applications, and services may not be available in all regions or all languages and may require specific hardware and software. For more information, see Feature Availability.
Some features may not be available for all countries or all areas. View complete list.

22 of 28 among Apple chips since 2020