iPhone 16

iPhone 16

iPhone

Currently Available
Released: September 9, 2024
United States: N/AJapan: ¥124,800, ¥139,800, ¥169,800

Overview

Be advised that this A3286 iPhone 16 is compatible with FDD-5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75, and n76, as well as TDD-5G NR bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, and n79. It does not support 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. This model is intended for carriers in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and several Middle Eastern countries (Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE), along with the US territories of Guam and the USVI, but it is technically compatible with carriers worldwide. It supports both eSIM and a physical nano-SIM card.


All iPhone 16 models have a haptic-touch enabled 6.1-inch (diagonal) "Super Retina XDR" display (2556x1179, 460 ppi) that takes up nearly the entire front of the device. It has three cameras. The front-facing "TrueDepth" camera, located in the "Dynamic Island," supports Face ID, has an f/1.9 aperture, captures 12-megapixel photos, and shoots 4K video. The rear features a 4K-capable "advanced dual-camera system" with a 48-megapixel "Fusion" camera (f/1.6 aperture) that also provides 12-megapixel 2x Telephoto and 12-megapixel "Ultra Wide" capabilities.


The iPhone 16 has an aluminum case with flat sides, complemented by a glass front and a "color-infused" glass back. The front is protected by a "Ceramic Shield" cover for durability, and the back includes an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connection. It is rated IP68 for splash, water, and dust resistance (up to a maximum depth of 6 meters for 30 minutes). It is available in five colors: "Ultramarine" (Blue), Teal, Pink, White, and Black.


Internally, the iPhone 16 is powered by a 4.0 GHz Apple A18 processor with a six-core CPU (two performance cores and four efficiency cores), a 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It includes 8 GB of RAM and is available with 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of flash storage. It also supports 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 with 2x2 MIMO, 5G wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, "second generation" Ultra Wideband, NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve" for compatible transit systems, Thread networking, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite, a USB-C port, new hardware "Action" and "Camera Control" buttons, and support for Apple Intelligence AI features.


Apple's battery life estimates for the iPhone 16 are up to 80 hours of audio playback, 22 hours of video playback, and 18 hours of streamed video playback.


While pricing varies by country, in Canada, this particular iPhone 16 is priced at C$1129, C$1279, and C$1579 for the 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB storage options, respectively. It is also offered on a two-year financed contract for C$51.05, C$57.83, and C$71.40 per month.

Evaluation

The iPhone 16 A3286 achieved remarkable cross-continental success as Apple's latest mainstream smartphone evolution, earning widespread acclaim from technology publications across Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Saudi Arabia for its revolutionary Camera Control button and advanced A18 processor implementation that redefined mobile photography experiences. Professional technology reviewers from Canadian tech magazines, Japanese mobile publications, and Middle Eastern technology media consistently praised the device's innovative Camera Control system combined with the enhanced 48-megapixel Fusion camera that delivered professional-grade computational photography capabilities across diverse lighting conditions found in these varied geographic regions. The powerful A18 processor with enhanced machine learning capabilities created an optimal balance of performance and efficiency, while the comprehensive sub-6GHz 5G band support optimized for varied infrastructure deployments ensured reliable connectivity from Canadian wilderness to Japanese urban centers and Saudi Arabian business districts, establishing new standards for mainstream mobile photography across multiple continents.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone17,3
Apple Model NoA3286* (EMC 8689*)
Apple Order NoMYDU3VC/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 16

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
CanadaC$1129, C$1279, C$1579
MexicoMXN $19,999, $22,499, $27,499
Japan¥124,800, ¥139,800, ¥169,800

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailN/A

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPhone 16
Case TypeHandheld
Housing ColorMetallic Glass
Dimensions5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in / 147.57 x 71.63 x 7.87 mm
Avg. Weight6.0 oz / 170 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A18
Processor Speed4.0 GHz
Processors1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM8 GB
Geekbench 4 (SC)9860
Geekbench 4 (MC)26216
Geekbench 5 (SC)2349 (3202 GB 6)
Geekbench 5 (MC)6226 (7793 GB 6)

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity128, 256, 512 GB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display6.1" Super Retina XDR
Display Resolution2556x1179 (460 ppi)
Camera48 Megapixels

Media Support

Media Support Table
Audio SupportApple reports that the iPhone 16 supports "AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos."
Video SupportApple reports that the iPhone 16 supports HEVC, H.264, and AV1 formats for video playback; the cameras record video in HEVC and H.264 formats.It also supports up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later or AirPlay-enabled smart TV as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 4K HDR through native DisplayPort output over USB-C or an USB-C Digital AV Adapter.
Photo SupportThe iPhone 16 cameras capture images in HEIF and JPEG format.

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB-C (USB 2)
PortsUSB-C (USB 2)
USB SupportSync & Charge

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Cell NetworkGSM/5G
Standard WirelessWi-Fi 7 (802.11be; 2x2 MIMO)
Standard Bluetooth5.3

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Ion (3,561 mAh)
Battery Life (Music)80 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)N/A

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiOS 18.0 (22A3354)
Maximum OSCurrent
Mac SupportmacOS 10.13
Windows SupportWindows 10+

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerHaptic Touch
Incl. AccessoriesShips with a USB-C charge cable (1 m). It does not ship with headphones or a USB Power Adapter.In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells wireless headphones for this iPhone.In the US, site sponsor Speck sells cases and other accessories for this iPhone.Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?