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SpecificationsApple iPhone 16
Announced 9 September 2024 · Checked 20 October 2026
The Apple iPhone 16 was announced in September 2024. It has a 6.1-inch OLED display and the Apple A18 chipset. Our cross-check of independent sources also points to a 3561 mAh battery and a 48 MP main camera; the maker has not confirmed these yet. It runs iOS 26 at launch. Model codes: A3081, A3286, A3287, A3288.
- Display
- 6.1″ OLED2000 nits peak
- Chipset
- Apple A183 nm
- Battery
- 3561 mAh25 W wireless
- Main camera
- 48 MP
- Memory
- 8 GB · 128 GB
- Weight
- 170 g147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm
Model code
What stands outKey facts from the table below, each with its source
DisplayOfficial
6.1″
OLED · 1179 × 2556
ChipsetOfficial
Apple A18
iOS 26 at launch
BatteryPublic info
3561 mAh
25 W wireless
CameraPublic info
48 MP main
12 MP front
Full specifications
SourcePublic infoOfficial
| Announced | 9 September 2024 | Public info |
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| Size | 6.1 inches | Official |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | Super Retina XDR display | Official |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 pixels (~460 ppi) | Public info |
| Chipset | A18 | Official |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 26 | Official |
| RAM | 8 GB | Public info |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 128 GB | Official |
| Card slot | No | Public info |
| Cameras | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26 mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF | Public info |
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| Camera | 12 MP camera | Official |
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| Capacity | 3561 mAh (Li-Ion) | Public info |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging | Not published | |
| Wireless charging | 25 W (MagSafe) | Official |
| Network | 5G | Official |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO 9, Bluetooth 5.3 | Official |
| NFC | Yes | Official |
| Ports | USB Type-C | Official |
| SIM | No SIM tray (eSIM only) | Official |
| Height | 147.6 mm | Official |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.6 mm | Official |
| Thickness | 7.80 mm | Official |
| Weight | 170 g | Official |
| Protection | IP68 | Official |
| Colours | Black / White / Pink / Teal / Ultramarine | Official |
| Sensors | Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors | Official |
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| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Official |
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| Codes | A3081, A3286, A3287, A3288 | Official |
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Variants and model codes
Model codes
| Model code | Region | Covers | Sold as | Firmware |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3081 | United States, Puerto Rico | 8 GB + 128 GB | — | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| A3286 | Bahrain, Canada, Iraq, Guam, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, US Virgin Islands | 8 GB + 128 GB | — | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| A3287 | other countries and regions | 8 GB + 128 GB | — | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| A3288 | China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao | 8 GB + 128 GB | — | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Memory versions
| Version | RAM | Storage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 GB + 128 GB | 8 GB | 128 GB | Official |
| 8 GB + 256 GB | 8 GB | 256 GB | Public info |
| 8 GB + 512 GB | 8 GB | 512 GB | Public info |
What changes between versions
- SIM
- No SIM tray (eSIM only) (A3081) · SIM tray for a nano-SIM (A3286, A3287, A3288)
Software support
| Software at launch | iOS 26 |
|---|---|
| Update promise | Not published by the maker |
| Firmware | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Quick answers
Does the Apple iPhone 16 support eSIM?
Yes.
Does the Apple iPhone 16 have wireless charging?
Yes, up to 25 W.
Is the Apple iPhone 16 waterproof?
It is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
Does the Apple iPhone 16 support 5G?
Yes.
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Sources and changes
- Verified against: Apple official specification page (opens in a new tab) · checked 20 October 2026
- Verified against: Apple official specification page (opens in a new tab) · checked 20 October 2026
- Cross-checked with: GSMArena (independent cross-check) (opens in a new tab) · checked 20 October 2026
- 2026-10-19 · Page created from the sources listed above.
- 2026-10-20 · Updated after a re-check of the sources.
- 2026-10-20 · Updated after a re-check of the sources.
- 2026-10-20 · Updated after a re-check of the sources.