Head to head
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- iPhone 17 is the newer phone (2025 vs 2024).
- iPhone 17 has the larger display (6.3" vs 6.1").
- iPhone 17 carries the bigger battery (3,692 mAh vs 3,561 mAh).
- iPhone 17 has the faster display (120Hz vs 60Hz).
- iPhone 16 is lighter (170 g vs 177 g).
- iPhone 16 is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $199 vs $249 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone 17 | iPhone 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2025-09-19 | 2024-09-20 |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED Super Retina XDR (ProMotion) | 6.1" OLED Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2556x1179 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Chip | A19 | A18 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Fusion wide (2x optical-quality) + 48MP ultrawide | 48MP Fusion wide (2x optical-quality) + 12MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 18MP Center Stage | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 3561 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 40W wired (50% in 20 min), MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W | USB-C, 20W+ wired (50% in 30 min), MagSafe 25W, Qi2 15W |
| Dimensions (mm) | 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.80 |
| Weight | 177 g | 170 g |
| Colors at launch | Black, White, Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, NFC, UWB | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB |
| OS at launch | iOS 26 | iOS 18 |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | eSIM only (US) | eSIM only (US) |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| iPhone 17 | iPhone 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Black | Black |
| Most-chosen storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
FAQ
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone 17 or the iPhone 16?
The iPhone 17 is newer — it launched in 2025, while the iPhone 16 launched in 2024.
Which has the bigger battery?
The iPhone 17: 3,692 mAh vs 3,561 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $199 for the iPhone 16 and $249 for the iPhone 17 at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 16?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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