The iPhone 17 has been promoted this year, literally, because the device has a 120Hz screen with always-to-display for the first time. In addition, Apple has also equipped the standard iPhone with every new options and possibilities.
Now the question is which iPhone is the best? Is the cheaper one iPhone 16 A smarter choice, or can you better opt for the new iPhone 17? Earlier we have already listed the differences between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro, but what about the comparison between the iPhone 16 and his successor iPhone 17? We put the facts and specifications next to each other so that you get a good picture of the new device.
Innovations iPhone 17 â–¸ iPhone 16
In the overview below, we briefly list the iPhone 17 innovations compared to the iPhone 16. This means that the options, possibilities and hardware below are only available on the iPhone 17. At the bottom of this overview we explain some differences in detail, so that you get a good picture.
- 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display with 1 NIT minimum clearance and 3000 nits peak clearance
- Always-to-display with promotion technology with adaptive refresh-rate up to 120 Hz
- Ceramic Shield 2 at the front for 3 times better scratch resistance and fewer reflections
- 18MP Center Stage Camera for Selfies with Center for photos and video calls
- Tap to zoom and rotate for selfies (Iphone running is no longer necessary)
- Dual Capture: record video with both a camera on the back and the selfie camera
- Vertically positioned Dual Camera System (48 -MP Fusion Widehoek and 48 -MP Ultra Wood angle)
- Fusion Standard lens: 48 MP, aperture Æ’/1.6 with anti -reflection coating (limited lensflare)
- Fusion Ultragwood angle: 48 MP, aperture Æ’/2.2
- A19 chip with 6-Core CPU and 5-Core GPU with neural accelerators
- Apple’s own C1X modem for 5G
- Apple’s own N1 chip for WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and thread
- Improved battery life thanks to processor and larger battery
- Within 20 minutes to 50% charged with an adapter of 40 W or more
- Wireless charging with a power of up to 25W via wireless chargers from third parties who support the new Qi 2.2 standard
- Available in the colors Lavender, SalieGroen, Nevelblauw, White and Black
- Standard 256 GB storage space
- Price: iPhone 17 from € 969
- Extensive info about the iPhone 17
Trusted design, slightly larger
The display of the iPhone 17 has been improved and only available in 6.3 inches with thinner edges. The Super Retina XDR display is promotion with a refresh speed up to 120 Hz for flexible scrolling and energy saving. On the always-on display you see the time, widgets and live activities at a glance. If you do not use the iPhone, the refresh rate drops to an energy -efficient 1 Hz.
iPhone 17 is equipped with Ceramic Shield 2-glass with a new coating developed by Apple. This makes the front 3x more resistant to scratches and the display mirrors less. Even outside everything is clearly visible on iPhone 17, thanks to a peak clearance of 3000 nits – the highest of all iPhones – and a twice as large contrast.
A19 chip for longer battery life
The A19, built on 3-nanometer technology, offers strong performance and efficiency. With an improved display engine, ISP and Apple Neural Engine, it supports functions such as Apple Intelligence and new photography styles. The 6-core CPU is 1.5x faster than the A15 Bionic of the iPhone 13, and the 5-core GPU is more than 2x faster.
Thanks to the A19 chip and smart energy management in iOS 26, the battery lasts all day. With Promotion you can play video with the iPhone 17 to 30 hours, eight hours longer than before. The new energy -saving mode in iOS 26 teaches your use and saves electricity in a smart way to let the battery last longer. The iPhone 17 now charges up to 50% in 20 minutes with an optional USB-C light net adapter of 40 W, which peaks at 60 W.
iPhone 17 contains N1, a new chip designed by Apple for wireless networks that is suitable for WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread. In addition, N1 improves overall performance and reliability of features such as personal hotspot and AirDrop.
Dual camerasytem with 48 megapixels
Phone 17 now has 48-MP cameras on the back, with which you can take beautiful photos and videos. The 48-MP Fusion main camera records sharp details and has a 2x telephoto of good quality. That means that there are actually two cameras in one. The new 48-MP Fusion ultragwood angle camera offers four times the resolution of the previous generation, allowing you to take wide photos and detailed macro photos.
- 48 -MP Fusion Main camera: 26 mm, aperture Æ’/1.6, optical image stabilization with sensor shift, 100% focus pixels, support for photos with super high resolution (24 -mp and 48 -MP)
- Also makes the 12 -mp 2x telephoto lens of optical quality possible: 52 mm, aperture Æ’/1.6, optical image stabilization with sensor shift, 100% focus pixels
- 48 -MP Fusion Ultra Wood angle: 13 mm, aperture ƒ/2.2 and a viewing angle of 120 °, Hybrid Focus Pixels, support for photos with super high resolution (24 -mp and 48 -MP)
- 2x optically zoom in, zoom out 2x optically; 4x optical zoom
- Up to 10x digital zoom with photo and up to 6x digital zoom with video
Center Stage Camera for Selfies
The new Center Stage camera of the iPhone 17 has an 18-megapixel sensor with a square shape, making it easy to make wide selfies without turning the device. The camera automatically adjusts the image to view everyone in group selfies or video calls, and makes ultra-stabilized 4K HDR videos. In addition, you can also film with the front and rear camera via Dual Capture, ideal for content creators.
Switch to an iPhone 17
Switching to an iPhone 17 can be worthwhile if you now have an iPhone 16 or iPhone 15, especially because of some important improvements. The iPhone 17 has a 120Hz promotional display for the first time, which ensures smoother animations and a better fencer experience than the 60Hz screen of the iPhone 16. In addition, the battery life has been improved with up to 30 hours of video play instead of 22 hours on the iPhone 16, and the charging speed is also higher. The selfie camera has improved (18 MP instead of 12 MP), and the ultra -grand camera has also received an upgrade.
For users with an older generation iPhone (such as iPhone 14 or older), the upgrade to the iPhone 17 is probably even more valuable, because the jump in performance, screen technology and battery life is greater. In summary: Anyone who has an iPhone 16 or older and would like to have a better fencer experience, camera and battery will do well to upgrade. If you are satisfied with your current iPhone on these aspects, it pays to wait.