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Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Apple

iPhone 16

Apple

iPhone 15

Apple

iPhone 16 Plus

Rated 4.2356 out of 5

Rated 4.1282 out of 5

Rated 4.2789 out of 5

Retail price starting at: $729.99

Req's. elig. unlimited svc (speed restr's apply). Price after credits over 36 mo. Other terms apply. All monthly pricing req's 0% APR, 36-mo. installment agmt. $0 down for well-qual. customers. Tax on full price due at sale. Restrictions apply.

Retail price starting at: $629.99

All monthly pricing req's 0% APR, 36-mo. installment agmt. $0 down for well-qual. customers. Tax on full price due at sale. Restrictions apply.

Retail price starting at: $829.99

All monthly pricing req's 0% APR, 36-mo. installment agmt. $0 down for well-qual. customers. Tax on full price due at sale. Restrictions apply.

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Color

Black

Pink

Teal

Ultramarine

White

Black

Green

Blue

Pink

Yellow

Black

Pink

Teal

Ultramarine

White

Dimensions

Size (inches)

5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31

Size (inches)

5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31

Size (inches)

6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31

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Display

Display size (inches)

6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display

Display size (inches)

6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display

Display size (inches)

6.7-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display

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Camera & video

Aperture

48MP Fusion: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)

Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels

12MP Ultra Wide: 13 mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture and 120° field of view, 100% Focus Pixels

Aperture

48MP Main: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)

12MP Ultra Wide: 13 mm, ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view

12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor): 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels

Aperture

48MP Fusion: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)

Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels

12MP Ultra Wide: 13 mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture and 120° field of view, 100% Focus Pixels

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Battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Yes

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Yes

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Yes

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Processor

Memory

Operating system

iOS

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

iOS

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

iOS

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

Face ID

Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition

Face ID

Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition

Face ID

Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition

Apple Pay

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web

Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash

Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac

Pay for your ride using Express Transit

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Learn more about Apple Cash

Apple Pay

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web

Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash

Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac

Pay for your ride using Express Transit

Apple Pay

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web

Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash

Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac

Pay for your ride using Express Transit

Learn more about Apple Pay

Learn more about Apple Cash

Siri

Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more

Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri”, or use type to Siri

Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant

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Siri

Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more

Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri”

Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps

Siri

Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more

Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri”, or use type to Siri

Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant

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Wireless technology

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-Band, n260

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-Band, n260

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-Band, n260

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78 n79, n258, n260, n261

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78 n79, n258, n260, n261

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78 n79, n258, n260, n261

4G LTE

Bands 1, 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, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71

4G LTE

Bands 1, 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, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71

4G LTE

Bands 1, 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, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

HD Voice capable

Yes

HD Voice capable

Yes

HD Voice capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

Video calling

FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi-Fi

FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi‑Fi

Video calling

FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi-Fi

FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi

Video calling

FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi-Fi

FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi‑Fi

Audio calling

FaceTime audio

Voice over LTE (VoLTE)

Wi-Fi calling

Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes

Audio calling

FaceTime audio

Voice over LTE (VoLTE)

Wi-Fi calling

Audio calling

FaceTime audio

Voice over LTE (VoLTE)

Wi-Fi calling

Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be with 6GHz Wi-Fi spectrum support) with 2x2 MIMO

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi-Fi (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be with 6GHz Wi-Fi spectrum support) with 2x2 MIMO

Wi-Fi capability

Yes

Wi-Fi capability

Yes

Wi-Fi capability

Yes

Near Field Communication (NFC)

With reader mode

Near Field Communication (NFC)

With reader mode

Near Field Communication (NFC)

With reader mode

Bluetooth technology

5.3 with 5GHz support

Bluetooth technology

v5.3

Bluetooth technology

5.3 with 5GHz support

SIM type

Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus use eSIM technology and are not compatible with physical SIM cards.

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SIM type

Dual eSIM support

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus use eSIM technology and are not compatible with physical SIM cards.

SIM type

Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus use eSIM technology and are not compatible with physical SIM cards.

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Learn more about traveling with eSIM

FirstNet Ready®

Yes

FirstNet Ready®

Yes

FirstNet Ready®

Yes

Magsafe

Details

Wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher18 Magnet array Alignment magnet Accessory Identification NFC Magnetometer

Details

Wireless charging up to 15W

Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W

Magnet array

Alignment magnet

Accessory Identification NFC

Magnetometer

Details

Wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher18 Magnet array Alignment magnet Accessory Identification NFC Magnetometer

Apps

Sensors

Messaging & email

Music

Music player

Apple Music®

Music player

Apple Music®

Music player

Apple Music®

Supported music formats

AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

Supported music formats

AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

Supported music formats

AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

Spatial audio playback

Yes

Spatial audio playback

Yes

Spatial audio playback

Yes

Accessibility

Device offers

Get iPhone 16 256GB for $12.99/mo.

No trade-in required.
1. Purchase on an installment plan.
2. Pick or switch to any unlimited plan.

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.

Ltd time. Req’s 0% APR 36-mo. agmt. Well-qualified customers. Promotional price after credits over 36 mos. Other eligible svc. plans available. If svc. canceled, device balance due. Other terms apply.

Get iPhone 16 128GB for $7.99/mo.

No trade-in required.
1. Purchase on an installment plan.
2. Pick or switch to any unlimited plan.

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.

Get iPhone 16 512GB for $17.99/mo.

No trade-in required.
1. Purchase on an installment plan.
2. Pick or switch to any unlimited plan.

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.

Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16

iPhone 15

iPhone 16 Plus

Size (inches)

Size (inches)

Size (inches)

Display size (inches)

Display size (inches)

Display size (inches)

Aperture

Aperture

Aperture

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

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