iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17 refurbished, prices and differences

Refurbished prices

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Detail	iPhone 16	iPhone 17
Launch
Announced	September 9, 2024	September 9, 2025
Released	September 20, 2024	September 19, 2025
Launch OS	iOS 18	iOS 26
Display
Size	6.1 in	6.3 in
Type	Super Retina XDR OLED	Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution	2556x1179	2622x1206
Peak brightness	2,000 nits	3,000 nits
Performance
Chip	A18	A19
Storage	128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB	256 GB / 512 GB
Cameras
Rear camera	48 MP (Fusion Main, 26mm, f/1.6), 12 MP (Ultra Wide, 13mm, f/2.2), 12 MP (2x Telephoto, 52mm, f/1.6)	48 MP (Fusion Main, 26mm, f/1.6), 48 MP (Fusion Ultra Wide, 13mm, f/2.2), 12 MP (2x Telephoto (optical-quality), 52mm, f/1.6)
Front camera	12 MP	18 MP
Max video	4K Dolby Vision at up to 60 fps	4K Dolby Vision at up to 60 fps
Battery and charging
Wired charging	20 W	40 W
Wireless charging	25 W	25 W
Body
Dimensions	147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm	149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm
Weight	170 g	177 g
Water resistance	IP68 (6m up to 30 minutes)	IP68 (6m up to 30 minutes)
Materials	Aluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, color-infused glass back	Aluminum design, Ceramic Shield 2 front, color-infused glass back
Connectivity
5G	Yes	Yes
5G mmWave	No	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 6
NFC	Yes	Yes
Port	USB-C	USB-C
Headphone jack	No	No
More details
Biometrics	Face ID	Face ID

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iPhone 17 is newer, from 2025, and iPhone 16 came out in 2024.

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