Apple iPhone 16
$499Starting price · USFlagship2024
8.8
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.1"
Display
48MP
Camera
3,561
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
30W
Charging
170g
Weight
Why This Phone
FlagshipThe iPhone 16 is classified as a flagship due to its top-tier A18 chipset and premium build. It earns an exceptionally high value score because its current market price of $530 is aggressive for a device with this level of performance and software longevity. The performance score is near-perfect, though the display score is penalized for the lack of a high-refresh-rate panel, which is standard in this price segment. Popularity is estimated as very high given Apple's market dominance and the device's status as the entry-point to the latest generation.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera8.2
Performance9.8
Battery7.5
Display8.0
Build9.0
Value9.5
Strengths
Industry-leading A18 3nm chipset performance
Exceptional long-term software support
High-quality dual camera system with sensor-shift OIS
Premium build quality with Ceramic Shield and IP68 rating
Highly competitive pricing for a current-generation flagship
Weaknesses
Display limited to 60Hz refresh rate
Slow wired charging speeds compared to industry standards
Lack of dedicated telephoto lens
USB 2.0 data transfer speeds
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