Apple iPhone 16
5 colours
  • Body170g · 7.8mm thick
  • Software18
  • Storage128GB – 512GB
Apple Released · Sep. 20, 2024

Apple iPhone 16 Specifications

The Apple iPhone 16 is a premium 5G-capable flagship smartphone originally released in September 2024. It serves as the standard, compact anchor of the 16 series

  • Display 6.1" 1179x2556 pixels
  • Main camera 48MP 2160p
  • Performance 8GB RAM Apple A18
  • Battery 3561mAh Wired:PD2.0Wireless:25W

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Updated Oct. 28, 2026 2 views
Will it work in Nigeria? Works on all major networks
  • MTN 2GYes3GYes4GYes5GYes Full 4G and 5G support.
  • Airtel 2GYes3GYes4GYes5GYes Full 4G and 5G support.
  • Glo 2GYes3GYes4GYes5GNot offered by this operator Full 4G support.
  • 9mobile 2GYes3GYes4GYes5GNot offered by this operator Full 4G support.

Based on the bands listed for this model and each network's current 4G/5G bands. Some regional versions of a phone support different bands, so check the exact model number before buying.

Detailed Specifications

Overview
Brand
Apple
Versions
A3287 (International); A3081 (USA); A3286 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3288 (China, Hong Kong)
Announced
2024, September 09
Released
2024, September 20
Availability
Available
Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900CDMA 800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A32871, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A30811, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A32861, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3288
5G Bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A32871, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A30811, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A32861, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3288
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Body
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm(5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
Weight
170 g (6.00 oz)
Build
Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Protection / IP Rating
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)
Display
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED
Display Size
6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Pixel Density
~460 ppi
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Peak Brightness
1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Display Features
HDR10, Dolby Vision
Platform
Operating System
iOS
OS Version
18
Update Support
Upgradable to iOS 27.2
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
RAM Options
8GB
Storage Options
128GB / 8GB RAM256GB / 8GB RAM512GB / 8GB RAM
Storage Type
NVMe
Card Slot
No
Main Camera
Dual camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera
Single camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Connectivity & Ports
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
GPS / Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
Features & Security
Face Unlock
Face ID
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other Features
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Battery
Battery Type
L-Ion
Battery Capacity
3561 mAh
Wired Charging
PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
Wireless Charging
25W MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
Reverse Wireless Charging
4.5W reverse wired
Miscellaneous
Colours
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Models
A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288
SAR
1.08 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
1.24 W/kg (head) 1.41 W/kg (body)
Price
From $ 534.43 / € 579.99 / £ 469.99 / ₹ 76,999

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