iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16: Price Drop Shock or Big Upgrade Worth Buying?
Confused between iPhone 16 and iPhone 17? Check India prices, key features, camera changes, battery upgrades, and the best value pick for your budget.
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There’s a new iPhone series in the form of Apple’s iPhone 17 which has come to the market this year bringing in a lot of notices due to its new features and improvements over the iPhone 16. New customers have to make the difficult decision between the latest version and the older one. Pricing, specifications, and what each phone provides in return are all authentically discussed here.
Amazon currently lists the iPhone 16 with 128GB of storage at the price of Rs 66,900, which is a discount from its original price of Rs 79,900. Effective price can go down to Rs 62,900 after applying extra bank offers. The iPhone 17, however, is taking its place through Apple’s official online store at Rs 82,900. Selected cardholders are given the opportunity to enjoy an extra Rs 5,000 discount.
The iPhone 16 comes with dual-camera on its backside which consists of a 48MP main lens and a 12MP ultra-wide lens. The phone has a Super Retina XDR OLED display with dimensions of 6.1 inches and a maximum brightness of 2000 nits. The Apple A18 processor powers the device, and the front-facing camera is 12MP. It has a battery of 3561mAh that supports 25W MagSafe wireless charging.
The iPhone 17 has a camera with a dual-48MP lens, and while the primary sensor features OIS, the other one is non-OIS. Alongside the Apple A19 chip, it has a 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak luminosity of 3000 nits. Selfie addicts are offered an 18MP frontal camera, battery size rises to 3692mAh, and 25W MagSafe wireless charging remains the same.
Which Model Makes More Sense?
For consumers who are ready to spend an additional Rs 18,000–20,000, the iPhone 17 brings along a powerful chip, the camera, and front camera improvements, bigger memory, and a display that is both brighter and smoother. The iPhone 16 is still the right choice for cost-conscious users, as it is the most affordable option priced below Rs 65,000, giving you a decent processor, camera, and display for general use along with the daily needs.
For the user who wants the most recent features and better performance, the iPhone 17 is the clear winner. Buyers who don’t need the additional upgrades can still get the iPhone 16 at a lower price. However, both models keep up with Apple’s standards regarding display quality, camera performance, and charging capabilities.
