Apple iPhone 16
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Connect to another Bluetooth device
You are only able to pair selected Bluetooth accessories to your iPhone, such as headsets or external keyboards. These steps may vary depending on the type of Bluetooth device you're attempting to connect to. Connecting to another mobile device is not supported. | |
| 1. | From the home screen, tap Settings. |
| 2. | Tap Bluetooth. |
| 3. | Your device is discoverable to other devices as long as Bluetooth is enabled. Tap the device you'd like to connect to. |
| 4. | You will be prompted with a code, ensure the same code is being displayed on the device you're connecting to. If it is, then tap Pair. In some instances, you may need to enter the code onto the other device to connect. |
Top specifications
SIM type
Dual SIM
SIM 1: Physical nano-SIM card or eSIM
SIM 2: eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
SIM 1: Physical nano-SIM card or eSIM
SIM 2: eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
Max external memory
Device warranty
12 months
Battery
Removable battery
No
Fast charge
Yes - up to 50% charge in 35 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher
Power saving
Low Power Mode
Wireless charging
Yes - MagSafe and Qi
Body
Height (mm)
147.6
Width (mm)
71.6
Depth (mm)
7.80
Weight (g)
170
Water resistant
Yes - IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes)
Dust resistant
Yes - IP68
SIM type
Dual SIM
SIM 1: Physical nano-SIM card or eSIM
SIM 2: eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
SIM 1: Physical nano-SIM card or eSIM
SIM 2: eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
Connectivity
Personal hotspot
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct
No
HDMI output
No
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes - 5.3
USB type
Type-C
Wi-Fi (WLAN)
Yes - 7
USB cable
Yes
Processor
GPU
5‑core
CPU speed
A18 chip with 16-core Neural Engine
Display
Resolution
2556x1179
Pixels
460ppi
Contrast ratio
2,000,000:1
Dynamic Island
Yes
Touch screen
Yes
Brightness
1000 nits (typical)
1600 nits peak brightness (HDR)
2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
1 nit minimum brightness
1600 nits peak brightness (HDR)
2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
1 nit minimum brightness
Size (inches)
6.1
Multi-touch
Yes
Screen type
Super Retina XDR OLED
Network
VoLTE Roaming (4G calling abroad)
Yes
VoLTE (4G calling in UK)
Yes
Maximum data speed (Mbps)
3000
3G
Yes
4G
Yes
5G
Yes
Messaging
Multimedia messages
Yes
IM
Yes
Text messages
Yes
Email
Yes
Platform
Operating system
Apple iOS
Generic software version
iOS 18
Sensors
Digital compass
Yes
Barometer
Yes
Ambient light sensor
Yes - Dual
Accelerometer
Yes - High-g
Gyroscope
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Memory
Device memory
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Card slot
No
Front camera
HD video recording
4K at 24fps, 25fps, 30fps or 60fps
1080p at 25fps, 30fps or 60fps
4K Dolby Vision at 30fps
Slo-mo 1080p at 120fps
1080p at 25fps, 30fps or 60fps
4K Dolby Vision at 30fps
Slo-mo 1080p at 120fps
Resolution (max MP)
12
Number of cameras
1
Slow motion
Yes - 1080p at 120fps
Additional features
Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Smart HDR 5
Burst mode
Cinematic mode video recording
Cinematic video stabilisation
Wide colour capture
Auto image stabilisation
Portrait lighting wit six effects
Deep Fusion
Smart HDR 5
Burst mode
Cinematic mode video recording
Cinematic video stabilisation
Wide colour capture
Auto image stabilisation
Portrait lighting wit six effects
Deep Fusion
Aperture
f/1.9
Selfie modes
Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control
Animoji and Memoji
Night mode
Animoji and Memoji
Night mode
Camera
Number of cameras
3
Secondary camera
Front-facing TrueDepth
Primary camera
Dual rear-facing
HD video recording
Yes
Rear camera
Resolution (max MP)
Fusion camera: 48
Ultra-Wide camera: 12
Ultra-Wide camera: 12
Number of cameras
2
Aperture
Fusion camera: f/1.6
Ultra-Wide camera: f/2.2
Ultra-Wide camera: f/2.2
Flash
True Tone
Field of vision (FOV)
Ultra-Wide camera: 120 degrees
HD video recording
4K at 24fps, 25fps, 30fps or 60fps
1080p at 25fps, 30fps or 60fps
720p HDR with Dolby Vision at 30fps
Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30fps
Action mode up to 2.8K at 60fps
Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120fps or 240fps
1080p at 25fps, 30fps or 60fps
720p HDR with Dolby Vision at 30fps
Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30fps
Action mode up to 2.8K at 60fps
Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120fps or 240fps
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Slow motion
1080p at 120fps or 240fps
Type
Fusion camera
Ultra-Wide camera
Ultra-Wide camera
Zoom
2x optical zoom in
2x optical zoom out
4x optical zoom range
Up to 10x Digital zoom
2x optical zoom out
4x optical zoom range
Up to 10x Digital zoom
Additional features
Portrait Lighting with six effects
Smart HDR 5
Wide colour capture
Auto image stabilisation
Night mode
Photographic styles
Deep Fusion
Cinematic mode for video recording (up to 4K HDR at 30fps)
Smart HDR 5
Wide colour capture
Auto image stabilisation
Night mode
Photographic styles
Deep Fusion
Cinematic mode for video recording (up to 4K HDR at 30fps)
Features
Music player
Yes
Video player
Yes
Video calling
FaceTime HD
Wi-Fi calling
Yes
FM radio
No
Web browser
Yes
Always On
No
Face recognition
Face ID
A-GPS
Yes
Loudspeaker
Yes
Hearing aid compatible
Yes
Voice recording
Yes
Document viewer
Yes
eSIM compatibility
Yes
GPS
Yes
Camera control button
Yes
Security
Fingerprint sensor
No
Facial recognition
Yes
Accessibility
Accessibility features
Voice control
VoiceOver
Zoom
Magnifier
RTT and Textphone support
Eye Tracking
Vocal Shortcuts
Type to Siri
Switch Control
Closed Captions
Personal Voice
Live Speech
AssistiveTouch
Spoken Content
VoiceOver
Zoom
Magnifier
RTT and Textphone support
Eye Tracking
Vocal Shortcuts
Type to Siri
Switch Control
Closed Captions
Personal Voice
Live Speech
AssistiveTouch
Spoken Content
Warranty
Device warranty
12 months
Interfaces/Ports
3.5mm headphone jack
No
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