iPhone 16 Specs
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Every official iPhone 16 specification in one table — dimensions, display, chip, cameras, battery, connectivity, and build — plus what the numbers mean in everyday use.
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Size
iPhone 16 size
- Height
- 147.6 mm5.81 in
- Width
- 71.6 mm2.82 in
- Depth
- 7.8 mm0.31 in
- Weight
- 170 g
- Screen
- 6.1"diagonal
Weight among iPhones we track
At 71.6 mm wide, it sits on the 71 mm one-hand threshold. 170 g — heavier than 25% of iPhones we track.
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iPhone 16 full specifications
Official figures, grouped. Dimensions in millimetres, weight in grams.
| Dimensions & build | |
|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 mm |
| Width | 71.6 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 170 g |
| Frame / back | aluminum / glass |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Display | |
| Size | 6.1-inch OLED; 6.06-inch standard rectangle |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 (460 ppi) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits typical; 1,600 nits peak HDR; 2,000 nits peak outdoors |
| HDR display | Yes |
| True Tone | Yes |
| Always-on | No |
| Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Performance & software | |
| Chip | A18; 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| Storage | 128 GB · 256 GB · 512 GB |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes |
| Camera | |
| Main | 48MP, f/1.6, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12MP |
| Telephoto | No dedicated telephoto; 2x optical-quality Telephoto option is enabled by the 48MP Fusion Main sensor |
| Front | 12MP |
| Max video | 4K/60fps |
| LiDAR | No |
| Night mode | Yes |
| Camera Control | Yes |
| Action Button | Yes |
| Telephoto lens | No dedicated telephoto; 2x optical-quality Telephoto option is enabled by the 48MP Fusion Main sensor |
| Battery & charging | |
| Video playback | Up to 22 hours |
| Streamed video | Not published |
| Audio playback | Not published |
| Fast charging | Apple specifies fast charging with a 20W adapter or higher; adapter wattage is not a maximum device draw. |
| Apple fast-charge adapter requirement | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published |
| MagSafe / Qi2 | Yes, 25W |
| Qi | Not published |
| Connectivity & features | |
| 5G / Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | 5G, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Port | USB-C (USB 2, up to 480Mb/s) |
| Biometrics | Face ID |
| Other | Action Button, Camera Control, Crash Detection, satellite SOS |
| Apple lineup status | In Apple's current lineup, checked 2026-09-14 |
| Pricing | |
| Launch price (base storage) | $799 |
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What the specs mean in daily use
At 147.6 mm tall and 170 g, the iPhone 16 sits squarely in the standard size class — the most universally comfortable iPhone size, manageable one-handed at a stretch and easy in a pocket. The headline upgrades over older standard models are the Camera Control button, full Apple Intelligence support, and the 48MP main camera.
The one spec to know before buying: the display is 60Hz, not 120Hz ProMotion, and there's no always-on display. Those remain Pro-exclusive. For most people scrolling, texting, and shooting photos, 60Hz is fine; if buttery-smooth scrolling or an always-on clock matters to you, look at the iPhone 16 Pro.
Battery at ~22 hours of video is solid for the size, and USB-C means one cable for everything. There's no expandable storage, so pick 128/256/512 GB based on your photo and app habits at purchase.
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iPhone 16 specs FAQ
What are the dimensions of the iPhone 16?
147.6 mm tall, 71.6 mm wide, 7.8 mm thick, 170 g, with a 6.1-inch OLED display — the standard size class, comfortable in a pocket and usable one-handed at a stretch.
What chip and battery does it have?
The A18 chip (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU) and about 22 hours of video playback. Apple specifies a 20W-or-higher adapter for fast charge over USB-C (maximum device draw is not published) and 25W MagSafe.
What is the screen size and resolution?
6.1-inch OLED at 2556×1179 (460 ppi), up to 1000 nits, 60Hz with Dynamic Island. No ProMotion 120Hz or always-on — those are Pro-only.
How much storage does it come in?
128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. Launched at $799 (128GB); check live graded listings for current refurbished availability and warranty terms. No expandable storage.
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