iPhone
iPhone 16
A two-year-old iPhone Apple still sells, 128GB only, at $799.
It's past the point where Apple usually updates it.
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At a glance
Our take
Apple still sells the iPhone 16, but only in 128GB, at $799 after a September price rise. It's more than two years old, so it will get fewer years of updates than newer models.
Apple's own refurbished store had the iPhone 16 128GB at $659 when we checked, which is the better buy if you want this model.
Research-based: we haven't tested this model ourselves. It's built from Apple's specs, published tests and owner reports.
Pros & cons
What's good
- $799 with two rear cameras
- Wi-Fi 7 and mmWave 5G
- $659 refurbished at Apple
What's not
- Two years old, so fewer years of updates
- 128GB only
- 60Hz screen
Buyers who want the cheapest dual-camera iPhone, ideally refurbished
You keep phones 5+ years; a newer model will get updates for longer
Prices
| Model (Apple, US) | Price |
|---|---|
| 128GB | $799 |
Prices checked Nov 12, 2026. They can change at any time. How we get prices.
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Key specs
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| AppleiPhone 16 | |
|---|---|
| Buying | |
| Apple price from | $799 |
| Buy-now score | 44/100 (Wait if you can) |
| Released | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Launch | |
| Announced | Sep 9, 2024 |
| Released | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Status | Available |
| Body | |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.80 mm |
| Weight | 170 g |
| Build | Ceramic Shield front, color-infused glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual eSIM (2 active, stores 8+); no physical SIM (US model) |
| Water/dust | IP68 (6 m for 30 min, IEC 60529) |
| Display | |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, Dynamic Island, HDR, True Tone, P3, 2,000,000:1 contrast; no Always-On |
| Size | 6.1 in (6.12 in as a rectangle) |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 px, 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz (reported); Apple does not list a refresh rate |
| Brightness | 1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HDR peak, 2000 nits outdoor peak, 1 nit minimum |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield, oleophobic coating |
| Platform | |
| OS | Ships with iOS 18 / current iOS 27 |
| Chip | Apple A18 |
| CPU | 6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency) |
| GPU | 5-core |
| Neural engine | 16-core Neural Engine |
| Memory | |
| Storage | 128GB |
| RAM | 8GB (reported) |
| Main camera | |
| Lenses | 48MP Fusion Main, 26 mm, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS; 12MP Ultra Wide, 13 mm, f/2.2, 120 deg. Optical-quality 2x Telephoto (12MP, 52 mm crop from Main); 4x optical-quality range, up to 10x digital |
| Features | True Tone flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, macro, spatial photos, Night mode, Portraits, Photographic Styles 2 |
| Video | 4K Dolby Vision 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slo-mo 120/240 fps; Cinematic 4K30; Action mode 2.8K60; spatial 1080p30; HEVC/H.264 |
| Selfie camera | |
| Lens | 12MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus (Face ID) |
| Video | 4K Dolby Vision 24/25/30/60 fps; Cinematic 4K30; 1080p120 slo-mo |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers; Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos playback |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Connectivity | |
| Cellular | 5G sub-6 GHz and mmWave (n258/n260/n261), 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE; model A3081 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Yes, reader mode, Express Cards with power reserve |
| UWB | 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS, Messages, Find My and Roadside Assistance via satellite (Globalstar) |
| USB | USB-C, USB 2 (480Mb/s), DisplayPort video out |
| Features | |
| Biometrics | Face ID |
| Sensors | Barometer, high dynamic range gyro, high-g accelerometer, proximity, dual ambient light, magnetometer |
| Other | Action button, Camera Control, Thread, Crash Detection |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 3,561 mAh (reported) |
| Video playback | Up to 22 h (18 h streamed) |
| Wired charging | 50% in 30 min with 20W+ adapter (Apple); peak wattage Not published |
| Wireless | MagSafe up to 25W (with 30W+ adapter), Qi2 up to 25W, per Apple's current spec page (MacRumors lists MagSafe at 22.5W) |
| Misc | |
| Colours | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| US price | 128GB $799 with carrier activation; $829 unlocked (raised by $100 on 2026-09-09) |
How it compares
| This pageiPhone 16 | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $799 | $899 | $699 | $1,099 |
| Verdict | Wait if you can | Wait if you can | Okay to buy | Wait if you can |
| Chip | A18 | A19 | A19 (4-core GPU) | A19 Pro |
| Display | 6.1-inch OLED, 60Hz | 6.3-inch OLED, ProMotion 120Hz | 6.1-inch OLED, 60Hz | 6.5-inch OLED, ProMotion 120Hz |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Main + 12MP Ultra Wide | 48MP Main + 48MP Ultra Wide | 48MP Main (single camera) | 48MP Main (single camera) |
| Battery | Up to 22 h video playback | Up to 30 h video playback | Up to 26 h video playback | Up to 27 h video (40 h with MagSafe Battery) |
| Storage | 128GB only | 256GB or 512GB | 256GB or 512GB | 256GB to 1TB |
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What's next?
Nothing credible yet
We haven't seen a reliable report of a replacement in the next six months.
How we worked out "Wait if you can"
Latest news
Software
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Products
Source: Apple Developer
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iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate and watchOS 27 released with Siri AI beta
Apple's major OS updates arrived with a rebuilt, more conversational Siri AI (English beta), new Photos editing tools, Safari tab grouping and stronger parental controls. Apple says some Siri AI features have daily limits and may later cost extra. macOS Golden Gate drops all Intel Macs, and watchOS 27 needs Series 9 or newer.
Products
Source: Apple Newsroom
PricesApple raises older iPhone prices by $100Alongside the new lineup, iPhone 16 rose to $799, iPhone 17e to $699, iPhone 17 to $899 and iPhone Air to $1,099. Older models usually get cheaper after a launch, so check carrier and refurbished deals before paying the new list price.Prices
Apple raises older iPhone prices by $100
Alongside the new lineup, iPhone 16 rose to $799, iPhone 17e to $699, iPhone 17 to $899 and iPhone Air to $1,099. Older models usually get cheaper after a launch, so check carrier and refurbished deals before paying the new list price.
Products
Source: MacRumors
EventWWDC26: Apple previews iOS 27, Siri AI and macOS 27Apple's keynote introduced Siri AI, deeper Apple Intelligence, new parental controls and big speed gains across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27 and tvOS 27. Developer betas started the same day. Siri AI needs iPhone 15 Pro or newer, which matters if you are buying an older model.
Event
WWDC26: Apple previews iOS 27, Siri AI and macOS 27
Apple's keynote introduced Siri AI, deeper Apple Intelligence, new parental controls and big speed gains across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27 and tvOS 27. Developer betas started the same day. Siri AI needs iPhone 15 Pro or newer, which matters if you are buying an older model.
Products
Source: Apple Newsroom
Questions people ask
Should I buy the iPhone 16 now?
Wait if you can. It's past the point where Apple usually updates it.
How much does the iPhone 16 cost?
Apple sells it from $799 in the US (128GB: $799).
When will the iPhone 16 be replaced?
We haven't seen a credible report of a replacement in the next six months.
Who is the iPhone 16 best for?
Buyers who want the cheapest dual-camera iPhone, ideally refurbished. Skip it if you keep phones 5+ years; a newer model will get updates for longer.
Can I get the iPhone 16 cheaper?
Apple Certified Refurbished had it from $659 when we checked on Nov 12, 2026, with the same one-year warranty as new.
Sources
- Apple iPhone 16 tech specs (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Apple Newsroom: Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Apple Store: buy iPhone 16 (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- MacRumors: iPhone 16 battery capacities revealed (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- MacRumors: iPhone 16 roundup (RAM, no ProMotion) (checked Nov 12, 2026)
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