Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Apple iPhone 17 brings a noticeably larger and smoother ProMotion display, a more powerful A19 chip, better cameras and faster charging to the table compared to the iPhone 16, while starting with double the base storage. But the iPhone 16 still has a few tricks up its sleeve and a lower price if you don’t need all of the latest refinements.
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Search queries & key moments:
00:00 - iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16
00:20 - Design tour
00:35 - Displays comparison: 120Hz ProMotion OLED
01:21 - Speakers comparison: loudness & quality
01:39 - Storage options comparison
01:48 - Apple A19 vs A18 performance test
01:58 - Geekbench 6, Antutu 10, 3D Mark results
02:09 - Battery life test
02:34 - Charging speed test
02:50 - Camera differences explained
03:05 - New 18MP selfie camera upgrade
03:14 - Selfie image quality comparison
03:28 - 48MP main camera: daylight photos
03:44 - Low light main camera samples
03:51 - 48MP ultrawide: daylight samples
04:04 - Low light ultrawide camera samples
04:12 - 4K video quality: Daylight and Lowlight
04:33 - Verdict: Is the iPhone 17 worth it?
The Apple iPhone 17 brings a noticeably larger and smoother ProMotion display, a more powerful A19 chip, better cameras and faster charging to the table compared to the iPhone 16, while starting with double the base storage. But the iPhone 16 still has a few tricks up its sleeve and a lower price if you don’t need all of the latest refinements.
▶ Check the phone's prices: Apple iPhone 17 - geni.us/BQy99
Apple iPhone 16 - geni.us/zS3l5
Note: This is an unbiased, non-sponsored review, but sales commissions may be earned if you make a purchase through the link above.
▶ Read our detailed text comparison
gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_17_vs_apple_iphone_16_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-69917.php
▶ Check out the full phone's specs
gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_17-14050.php
gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_16-13317.php
▶ Check out how the phones sound
gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_17_vs_apple_iphone_16_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-69917.php#lt
▶ Get the GSMArena.com merch here: merch.gsmarena.com
Check out this HEAD-TO-HEAD for the COMPLETE BREAKDOWN of how these two phones compare in terms of screen quality, battery life and charging speed, chipset performance, and camera image quality, all based on our extensive reviews.
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Search queries & key moments:
00:00 - iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16
00:20 - Design tour
00:35 - Displays comparison: 120Hz ProMotion OLED
01:21 - Speakers comparison: loudness & quality
01:39 - Storage options comparison
01:48 - Apple A19 vs A18 performance test
01:58 - Geekbench 6, Antutu 10, 3D Mark results
02:09 - Battery life test
02:34 - Charging speed test
02:50 - Camera differences explained
03:05 - New 18MP selfie camera upgrade
03:14 - Selfie image quality comparison
03:28 - 48MP main camera: daylight photos
03:44 - Low light main camera samples
03:51 - 48MP ultrawide: daylight samples
04:04 - Low light ultrawide camera samples
04:12 - 4K video quality: Daylight and Lowlight
04:33 - Verdict: Is the iPhone 17 worth it?
