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launch Status
announced Date
2023, September 12
2025, February 19
launch Date
2023, September 22
2025, February 28
system
os
iOS 17 (upgradable)
iOS 18
chipset
A16 Bionic (4nm)
Apple A18
cpu
Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
New 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency cores)
gpu
Apple 5-core GPU
New 4-core GPU
UI
Dynamic Island
Apple iOS 18
display
screen
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits (peak)
Super Retina XDR OLED
size
6.1″ inches
6.1 inches
resolution
2556 x 1179 pixels (6.1″) / 2796 x 1290 pixels (6.7″)
2532 x 1170 pixels (~460 ppi)
protector
Ceramic Shield Glass
Ceramic Shield front, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
screen To Body Ratio
~86%
86%
refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
extra Features
HDR10, Dolby Vision, True Tone, Always-On Display
HDR10, True Tone, Haptic Touch, Display Zoom, Reachability
main Camera
back
Dual Camera (48MP f/1.6 Main + 12MP f/2.4 Ultra-Wide)
48MP (26mm, f/1.6, OIS, Hybrid Focus Pixels) + 12MP 2x Telephoto (52mm, f/1.6, OIS)
video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, Cinematic Mode
4K Dolby Vision (24/25/30/60fps), 1080p (25/30/60fps), 720p (30fps)
features
Night Mode, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5
Smart HDR 5, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Photonic Engine, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Auto Image Stabilization, Burst Mode, True Tone Flash
front Camera
selfie
12MP f/1.9 (TrueDepth Camera)
12MP (ƒ/1.9, AF with Focus Pixels)
video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
4K Dolby Vision (24/25/30/60fps), 1080p (25/30/60fps), Slo-mo 1080p at 120fps
features
HDR, Cinematic Mode, Autofocus
Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Retina Flash, Animoji & Memoji
build
dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (6.1″) / 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.7″)
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
weight
171g (6.1″) / 201g (6.7″)
167 grams
sim
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM) / eSIM only in the US
Dual eSIM (No physical SIM support)
network
technology
5G, LTE, HSPA, EVDO, GSM
5G, LTE, UMTS, GSM/EDGE
2GBands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
3GBands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
UMTS/HSPA+ (850 / 900 / 1700/2100 / 1900 / 2100 MHz)
4GBands
LTE-A (CA)
FDD-LTE (Bands 1-71), TD-LTE (Bands 34-53)
5GBands
Sub-6 GHz, mmWave (region-dependent)
Sub-6 GHz, mmWave (Bands n1-n79)
connectivity
bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
v5.3
nfc
Yes
Yes
positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC
radio
No
No
usb
USB-C 2.0
USB-C (USB 2.0, 480Mbps)
wlan
Wi-Fi 6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
device Memory
card Slot
No
No
internal
128GB / 256GB / 512GB NVMe
8GB, 128GB + 256GB + 512GB
audio
3.5Mm Jack
No
No
loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos
colors
available
Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green, Black
Black, White
battery
charging
15W wireless (MagSafe)
20W fast charging (50% in 30 mins), Wireless charging (Qi-compatible)
type
Li-Ion 3349 mAh
Li-Ion 4005mAh
extra Features
sensors
Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
Face ID, Barometer, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Dual Ambient Light Sensors
biometric
Face ID
Face ID (Facial Recognition)
Crash Detection
Crash Detection
Emergency SOS via Satellite
Emergency SOS via Satellite
Roadside Assistance via Satellite
Roadside Assistance via Satellite
price
Price in USD
$699.00
$599.00
Price in EURO
€879.00
€699.00
Price in India
₹63,249
₹59,900.00
Price in Pakistan
Rs 322,000.00
Rs 229,999.00
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