Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 17
The iPhone 16 wins on lighter build; the iPhone 17 leads on screen, chip speed and newer release. We recommend the iPhone 17 over the iPhone 16.
Prices and specs side by side. Prices checked 12 Oct 2026.
Rows won
2 vs 3
out of 12 rows
Apple
iPhone 16
from ₦1.1m
Same price as earlier this month
Apple
iPhone 17
from ₦1.14m
Same price as earlier this month
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Stronger: ₦1,100,000 (128GB, new) | ₦1,139,800 (256GB, new) |
| Screen | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2556 x 1179, 60Hz | Stronger: 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622 x 1206, 120Hz ProMotion |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Stronger: Apple A19 |
| Main camera | 48MP + 12MP ultra wide | 48MP + 48MP ultra wide |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 18MP Center Stage |
| Battery | Up to 22 hours video playback | Up to 30 hours video playback |
| Charging | Wired fast charge (50% in about 30 min with 20W+ adapter), 25W MagSafe | 40W wired (50% in 20 min), 25W MagSafe |
| Network | 5G | 5G |
| Software | iOS 18 | iOS 26 |
| Water / dust | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | Stronger: 170g | 177g |
| Released | September 2024 | Stronger: September 2025 |
● marks the stronger phone on that row. Chips are only compared when both phones are in the same class. The iPhone 16 is about ₦40k cheaper at today's lowest prices.
iPhone 16
Choose the iPhone 16 for its lighter body.
iPhone 17
Choose the iPhone 17 for its screen, faster chip and newer release.
Size compared
Front and side outlines drawn to scale from the official dimensions.