This year’s significant improvements to Apple’s iPhone 17 bring it closer to the Pro-level handsets for the first time. Along with the iPhone 17, which now comes in new color options, the firm also made the 256GB variant the standard model.
For a variety of reasons, the price of the iPhone 17 and all of this has increased in India, but a comparison with the iPhone 16 was always inevitable. And that’s what we’ve decided to do because, now that the new iPhone 17 model is available, many people will view the iPhone 16 as the best (and less expensive) option available.
Indian Prices for the iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16
The pricing of the iPhone 17 in India starts at Rs 82,900 and goes up to Rs 1,02,900 for the model with more 512GB. Only the 128GB model of the iPhone 16 is currently available in the nation for Rs 69,900.
Design of the iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16
The iPhone 17 features ceramic shield 2 protection on the front and an aluminum design. The device weighs 177 grams and has a thickness of 7.95 mm. It is rated IP68, which is always useful. The iPhone 16 has an aluminum frame with a glass front and back. At 7.8 mm, the model is marginally slimmer than the 17 and weighs 170 grams less. For further security, this one has an IP68 classification.
Display of the iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16
The iPhone 17 boasts a slightly larger 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR screen with support for Always-on Display and a ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the brightness level is increased, with 3,000 nits now accessible for outdoor use. Another helpful inclusion is the anti-reflective coating. In contrast, the iPhone 16 features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR screen with a regular refresh rate of 60 Hz. It has Dolby Vision and a maximum brightness of 2000 nits.
Hardware Specifications of the iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16
The new A19 chipset, which is likely equipped with 12GB of RAM for Apple AI compatibility, powers the iPhone 17. Later this month, the iOS 26 update will be released, and it will be compatible with iOS versions for at least six years. It comes in 256GB and 512GB capacities.
With 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, the iPhone 16 was equipped with the A18 chipset. When iOS 26 is released, users can update from iOS 18, which Apple included with the device.
Camera Comparison: iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16
Like the iPhone 16, the iPhone 17 includes two cameras: a 48MP sensor and a 12MP telephoto lens on the back. However, this year’s iPhone 17 features an 18MP camera instead of the 12MP camera found on the iPhone 16.
