Design and Build

The iPhone 16 is a flagship smartphone which breaks all records loose with a stunning aerospace-grade aluminium body, weighing just 187 g and 7.4 mm thick. It comes in four colours: Midnight Black, Starlight Silver, Alpine Green, and Sunset Gold. The phone is also very safe from water and dust with an IP68 rating, which means it is protected from spills, splashes, and rain. In addition, the under-display Face ID and new flat‑edge design provide a great look and perfect match the durability factor..

• Aerospace-grade aluminium frame
• 187 g weight
• IP68 water/dust resistance
• Under-display Face ID

Display Quality

The iPhone 16 is powered by a 6.1‑inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 2556 × 1179 resolution, that produces a sharp 461 ppi and goes up to 1200 nits of peak brightness. ProMotion's variable refresh rate of up to 120 Hz makes scrolling and animation transitions feel super smooth. Users who are into gaming and watching multimedia content will be delighted with such features as the rich colours, deep black, and HDR10+ compatibility that come to play for the immersive experiences.

• 6.1″ OLED, 2556×1179, 461 ppi
• Up to 1200 nits brightness
• ProMotion 120 Hz refresh rate
• HDR10+ support

Performance and Software

The iPhone 16 leverages Apple’s cutting-edge A18 Bionic chip which is a 3 nm device and 6‑core CPU with 5‑core GPU. It performs exceptionally in speed, AI tasks, and graphics. Besides that, it comes with iOS 18 preinstalled which is good for multitasking, AR experience, and privacy. Apple’s ecosystem guarantees not only available security but also regular updates and long product life.

• A18 Bionic chip (6‑core CPU, 5‑core GPU)
• 6 GB RAM
• iOS 18 with AI features
• AR and machine learning optimised

Battery and Charging

The iPhone 16 is packed with a 3279 mAh battery that is perfectly optimized for an all‑day run that will last 20 hours of video playback or 30 hours of talk time. It also allows to use MagSafe wireless charging up to 15 W and fast wired charging that theoretically can give you 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W adapter. iOS 18 battery improvement has also positive effect on the battery life.

• 3279 mAh battery
• Up to 20 h video playback
• MagSafe 15 W wireless charging
• Fast wired charging (20 W adapter)

Camera Capabilities

The main camera system consists of a 48 MP primary sensor with sensor‑shift OIS and a 12  MP ultrawide lens. The front TrueDepth camera features 12 MP. It allows 4K Dolby Vision HDR video recording, Photonic Engine for excellent low‑light photos, and 2× optical zoom. The new Night mode and Smart HDR 5 will delight both photographers and social media users.

• 48 MP main camera with OIS
• 12 MP ultrawide lens
• 12 MP TrueDepth front camera
• 4K Dolby Vision HDR video

Connectivity and Extras

The iPhone 16 supports 5G, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and Ultra Wideband (UWB) for high-speed and reliable connections. MagSafe allows convenient and secure attachment of accessories, while UWB provides accurate tracking of AirTags. The speakers provide spatial audio with Dolby Atmos support, which is also suitable for streaming and gaming.

• 5G, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
• MagSafe and UWB support
• Stereo spatial audio
• Ultra‑intuitive ecosystem features

Security and Privacy

Under-display Face ID has been upgraded to the latest version which provides the most secure biometric authentication. Apple’s A18 chip is the one that runs the Secure Enclave for encrypted login, privacy-preserving approximations, and on-device AI. With iOS 18, features like App Privacy Report and Mail Privacy Protection together are able to go a long way in protecting UK users’ data.

• Under-display Face ID
• Secure Enclave encryption
• App Privacy Report
• Mail Privacy Protection

Software Support

Apple provides iOS updates for seven years, which means users get an extended period of support that is beyond what other brands offer. The iPhone 16 will still be receiving new features, security patches, and performance improvements well into the early 2030s, which is still appealing to UK users who are seeking long-term value and sustainability.

• Seven years of software updates
• Extended security support
• Consistent feature upgrades
• Commitment to longevity

Pricing and Availability

The iPhone 16 UK price for the base 128 GB is £799. The higher capacity versions 256 GB and 512 GB are also available. Its release date was October 2025 and can be found in Apple’s UK store as well as with authorised resellers. The availability of financing plans and trade-in offers allows more people to be able to purchase it. The fact that the phone is of great long-term value and the ecosystem integration is what makes it a just

• Starting price: £799 (128 GB)
• Also available in 256 GB, 512 GB
• Launched October 2025 in UK
• Financing and trade-in options