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› Apple iPhone 16 Plus, 256GB versus Apple iPhone 17, 256GB, Nano SIM + eSIM
Apple iPhone 16 Plus versus Apple iPhone 17
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus, 256GB | Apple iPhone 17, 256GB, Nano SIM + eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 127,000 | KSh 127,000 |
| Sales | 14 - For Feb 2026 | 8 - For Feb 2026 |
| Average rating | 3.7 - 3 votes | 3.7 - 3 votes |
| Likes | 0 - For Feb 2026 | 0 - For Feb 2026 |
| Views | 201 - For Feb 2026 | 277 - For Feb 2026 |
| General | ||
| Available | September 2024 | September 2025 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 177 g |
| Colors | Ultramarine Black White Teal Pink | Sage Black White Mist Blue Lavender |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, eSIM, Satellite SOS Messaging | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, Nano SIM + eSIM, Satellite SOS Messaging |
| Network features | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66; 5G: N1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66; 5G: N1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 |
| Key features | Front camera depth sensor improves selfies and video 48MP dual main camera with OIS and Dolby Vision HDR 15W Qi2 wireless charging IP68 water resistance up to 6m for 30 min Nano-SIM and eSIM network connectivity Aluminum frame with glass back | Aluminum frame with glass back 4K video recording with spatial audio IP68 dust and water resistance up to 6m for 30 min 48MP dual main camera with OIS 25W MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging Nano-SIM and eSIM network connectivity |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | iOS 18 | iOS 26 |
| GPU | Apple GPU 5-core | Apple GPU 5-core |
| Processor | 3.46 GHz Hexa-core 3nm | 4.26 GHz Hexa-core 3nm |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Apple A19 |
| Graphics processor | Apple GPU 5-core | Apple GPU 5-core |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB NVMe |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Battery | Li-Ion | 3692mAh Li-Ion |
| Battery features | Up to 50% in 30 Min 25W MagSafe Wireless Charging 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Charging - Wired Up to 27h Video Playback Up to 100h Audio Playback | Up to 50% in 20 Min 25W Wireless Charging - MagSafe / Qi2 4.5W Reverse Wired Charging Up to 30h Video Playback |
| Platform features | Dual Stereo Speakers IP68 Dust and Water Resistant - Up to 6m for 30 min Dolby Atmos | Dual Stereo Speakers IP68 Dust and Water Resistant - Up to 6m for 30 Min Dolby Atmos Audio / Spatial Audio / Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital Plus / Apple Lossless Aluminum Alloy Frame Glass Back |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.7 Inches 1290 x 2796 Pixels | 6.3 Inches 1206 x 2622 Pixels |
| Display type | Super Retina XDR OLED Screen 16M Colors | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED Screen 16M Colors |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display features | HDR10 / Dolby Vision 2000 Nits Peak Brightness Ceramic Shield Glass | HDR10 / Dolby Vision / HLG 3000 Nits Peak Brightness 120Hz Refresh Rate Always-on Display Ceramic Shield 2 Glass Anti-reflective Coating |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 48MP F1.6 + 12MP F2.2 | 48MP F1.6 + 48MP F2.2 |
| Camera features | 48MP Dual Pixel PDAF / Sensor-shift OIS / 12MP 120-degree Ultra Wide Angle / Dual Pixel PDAF / 2x Optical Zoom HDR / Portrait / Night Mode / Burst / Panorama / Bokeh / Scene Detection Dual LED Flash | 48MP Wide / Dual Pixel PDAF / Sensor-shift OIS 48MP 120-degree Ultrawide / PDAF HDR / Portrait / Night / Burst / Panorama / Bokeh / Scene Detection Dual-tone Flash Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover |
| Video recording | 4K 60/30/25/24fps 1080p 60/30/25fps Dolby Vision HDR Audio Zoom 240fps Slow Motion Time-lapse Wind Noise Reduction Stereo Sound Recording | 4K 60/30/25/24fps 1080p 60/30/25fps Dolby Vision HDR Audio Zoom 240fps Slow Motion Time-lapse Spatial Audio Stereo Sound Recording Wind Noise Reduction |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 12MP F1.9 + Depth Sensor | 18MP F1.9 + Depth Sensor |
| Front camera features | PDAF Face ID HDR / Portrait / Bokeh / Night | OIS / PDAF Face ID Wide / HDR / Portrait / Bokeh / Night |
| Video recording | 4K 60/30/25/24fps 1080p 60/30/25fps 120fps Slow Motion Time-lapse Dolby Vision HDR Stereo Sound Recording | 4K 60/30/25/24fps 1080p 60/30/25fps 120fps Slow Motion Time-lapse Spatial Audio Dolby Vision HDR Stereo Sound Recording |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Face ID Barometer Gyro Accelerometer Proximity Ambient Light Compass | Face ID Barometer Gyro Accelerometer Proximity Ambient Light Compass |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C 2.0 / DisplayPort Bluetooth 5.3 NFC Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 7 GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO / QZSS / BDS | USB Type-C 2.0 / DisplayPort Bluetooth 6.0 NFC Tri-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 7 GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO / QZSS / BDS / NavIC NFC |
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