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iPhone 16

Camera Control arrived as a real hardware shutter button, and Apple Intelligence shipped to the base model.

Released: 20 September 2024
Launch price: $799
Screen: 6.1"
Chip: A18

What changed from the iPhone 15

Compared against the previous Standard model.

Moves to the Apple A18 chip, replacing the Apple A16 Bionic.
Memory increases from 6 GB to 8 GB.
The battery lasts 2 hours longer: 22 hours of video playback, compared with 20 hours before.
It is 1 g lighter, weighing 170 g instead of 171 g.
The rear camera is now 48 MP Fusion and 12 MP ultra wide with macro.

iPhone 16 full specifications

Display

Size: 6.1 inches
Resolution: 1179 x 2556
Pixel density: 460 ppi
Technology: Super Retina XDR OLED
Refresh rate: 60 Hz

Performance

Chip: Apple A18
Process node: 3 nm
CPU cores: 6
GPU cores: 5
Memory: 8 GB
Storage options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Cameras

Rear: 48 MP Fusion and 12 MP ultra wide with macro
Front: 12 MP TrueDepth with autofocus

Battery

Capacity: 3561 mAh
Video playback: Up to 22 hours

Design

Height: 147.6 mm
Width: 71.6 mm
Depth: 7.8 mm
Weight: 170 g
Materials: Aluminium frame, Ceramic Shield front, colour-infused glass back
Water resistance: IP68
Colours: Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine

Connectivity & software

Port: USB-C
Cellular: 5G
Biometrics: Face ID
Launched with: iOS 18.0
Maximum iOS: iOS 27

Lifecycle & software support

Announced: 9 September 2024
Released: 20 September 2024
Discontinued: 9 September 2026

The iPhone 16 shipped with iOS 18.0 and still receives updates — it runs iOS 27, the current release.

Get this as JSON, for any product

Product API returns structured specs like these for any product, with a schema you define. Here is what a iPhone 16 lookup looks like.

{
  "query": "iPhone 16",
  "products": [
    {
      "name": "iPhone 16",
      "brand": "Apple",
      "released": "2024-09-20",
      "price_usd": 799,
      "custom_data": {
        "display_inches": 6.1,
        "chip": "Apple A18",
        "memory_gb": 8,
        "battery_video_hours": 22,
        "weight_g": 170,
        "connector": "USB-C"
      }
    }
  ]
}

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Markdown

The iPhone 16 launched on 20 September 2024 at $799 with a 6.1-inch display and the Apple A18 — source: [iPhone 16 — full specifications](https://productapi.dev/iphone/iphone-16) by [Product API](https://productapi.dev).