iPhone 16: US Specs and Buying Advice
A 6.1-inch iPhone with the A18 chip, an ultrawide camera, and MagSafe charging.
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Good fit if you
- A current Apple phone with an ultrawide camera
- A smaller OLED-screen iPhone
Skip it if you
- A strict $500 budget
- Using physical SIM cards
What you get
- Apple specifies IP68 water and dust resistance.
- Supports MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W.
- Includes Camera Control and macro photography.
- GSMArena found its main-camera photo quality close to the iPhone 17 in daylight and low light.
Tradeoffs to accept
- The US model uses eSIM and does not support physical SIM cards.
- USB-C data transfers use USB 2.0.
- GSMArena found the ultrawide less convincing at night.
US specs and support
| Spec | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|
| List price (unlocked) | $829 (128 GB), checked Oct 19, 2026 |
| Security updates until | Unknown |
| OS upgrades promised | Unknown |
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (2556 x 1179) |
| Chipset | Apple A18 |
| Battery | Unknown |
| Main camera | 48 MP |
| Weight | 170 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| 5G | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Unknown |
| microSD slot | Unknown |
| NFC | Yes |
| Wireless charging | Yes |
| AT&T | Compatible |
| Verizon | Compatible |
| T-Mobile | Compatible |
US versions
- 128 GB · model A3081 — $829 unlocked list price
Carrier compatibility depends on the exact model number. Before buying, check the IMEI or model on your carrier's official compatibility page.
Alternatives
- iPhone 17eA 6.1-inch iPhone with the A19 chip, 256GB starting storage, and 15W MagSafe and Qi2 charging.
- iPhone 17A 6.3-inch iPhone with a 120Hz OLED screen, two 48MP rear cameras, and 256GB starting storage.
- iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16Comparison
Sources
- Apple US: iPhone 16 128GB purchase price and Connect to any carrier later configuration (manufacturer, checked Oct 19, 2026)
- Apple US: iPhone 16 technical specifications (manufacturer, checked Oct 18, 2026)
- Apple Newsroom: iPhone 16 US launch and September availability (manufacturer, checked Oct 18, 2026)
- GSMArena: iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16, tested comparison (review, checked Oct 18, 2026)
- Apple Support: Wireless carrier support and features for iPhone in the United States and Canada (manufacturer, checked Oct 19, 2026)
- Apple Newsroom: iPhone 16 announcement (manufacturer, checked Oct 19, 2026)
We have not tested this phone in hand. This page is based on the sources above; see how we choose.