Key Features
Built for Apple Intelligence — Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no-one else can access your data. Coming December 2024.1
Get further and closer — The improved Ultra Wide camera with autofocus lets you take incredibly detailed macro photos and videos. Use the 48MP Fusion camera for stunning high-resolution images, and zoom in with the 2x optical-quality Telephoto.
Photographic styles — The latest-generation Photographic Styles give you greater creative flexibility, so you can make every photo even more you. And you can reverse any of those styles any time you want.
Supersmart A18 chip — A18 jumps two generations ahead of the A16 Bionic chip in iPhone 15. It enables Apple Intelligence, powers advanced photo and video features, and supports console-level gaming, with exceptional power efficiency.
Longer battery life — iPhone 16 works together with the A18 chip to deliver a big boost in battery life with up to 22 hours video playback.2 Charge via USB-C or snap on a MagSafe charger for faster wireless charging.3
Designed to last — iPhone 16 has a sturdy, aerospace-grade aluminium design with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display.4 It’s remarkably durable, with the latest-generation Ceramic Shield material that’s 2x tougher than any smartphone glass.
Legal
1Apple Intelligence will be available in beta on all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, with Siri and device language set to US English, as an iOS 18 update in October 2024. Australian English support available December 2024. Some features and additional languages will be coming over the course of the next year.
2Battery life varies by use and configuration; see apple.com/nz/batteries for more information.
3Accessories sold separately.
4The displays have rounded corners. When measured as a rectangle, the screen is 6.12 inches (iPhone 16), 6.69 inches (iPhone 16 Plus), 6.27 inches (iPhone 16 Pro) or 6.86 inches (iPhone 16 Pro Max) diagonally. Actual viewable area is less.
Technical specifications
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Phone Operating System: iOS
Phone Type: iPhone 16
Network compatibility: 5G
SIM type: Dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM), Dual eSIM support
AI features: Built for Apple Intelligence
Device screen size (inches): 6.1
Resolution (Pixels): 2556 x 1179
Display type: Super Retina XDR display
Touchscreen: Yes
Internal storage: 128GB
Battery life: Up to 22 hour video playback
Recharge time: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes17 with 20W adapter or higher paired with USB-C charging cable
Wireless Charging Type: MagSafe|Qi|Qi2
Face unlock: Yes
Processor: A18 chip
Graphics processor: Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Good for gaming: Yes
Rear Cameras (MP): 48MP Fusion Dual
Front camera (MP): 12MP YesDepth
Built-in flash: Yes
Face detection: Yes
Image stabilisation: Yes
Digital zoom: .5x, 1x, 2x optical zoom options
Video Frames Per Second: 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
Environmental protection: Dust and water resistant
GPS: Yes
USB (Type-C) Port: 2.0
USB-C Ports: 1
NFC: Yes
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 be)
Bluetooth: v5.3
IMEI required: Yes