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launch Status
announced Date
Not announced yet
2024, September 09
launch Date
Coming Soon
2024, September 20
system
os
iOS 26
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.3
chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3nm)
Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
cpu
Hexa-core
Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz)
gpu
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
UI
Apple iOS 26
display
screen
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
size
6.9 inches
6.9 inches
resolution
1320 x 2868 pixels
1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
protector
Ceramic Shield glass (2025 gen)
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
screen To Body Ratio
92.2%
~91.4%
refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
extra Features
458 ppi density, Always-On Display, Spatial video playback
Always-On display
main Camera
back
48 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS + 48 MP, f/2.8 (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom + 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF + TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor-shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 0.7µm, PDAF
video
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), 10-bit HDR, ProRes, 3D spatial video/audio, stereo sound recording
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.
features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
front Camera
selfie
24 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS + SL 3D (depth/biometrics)
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor)
video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D spatial audio, stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
build
dimensions
Not available
163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)
weight
Not available
227 g (8.01 oz)
sim
Nano-SIM and eSIM, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
network
technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2GBands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
3GBands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4GBands
LTE band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41
A3296: 1, 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
5GBands
5G NR band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78
A3296: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6
connectivity
bluetooth
v5.4, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
nfc
Yes
Yes
positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
radio
No
No
usb
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
device Memory
card Slot
No
No
internal
256GB + 12GB RAM 512GB + 12GB RAM 1TB + 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM, NVMe
audio
3.5Mm Jack
No
No
loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio, stereo sound rec.
colors
available
Black other colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
battery
charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min + 25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W (Qi2), 15W (China) + 4.5W reverse wired
Wired: PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless: 25W (MagSafe), 15W (China only) Wireless (Qi2): 15W Reverse Wired: 4.5W
type
Li-Ion (Non-removable)
Li-Ion 4685 mAh
extra Features
sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
biometric
Face ID
Face ID
Ultra Wideband (UWB) gen2 chip
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Emergency SOS, Messages via satellite
Emergency SOS, Messages, and Find My via satellite
Find My via satellite
Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
price
Price in USD
$1,599.00 (Expected)
$1,079.69
Price in EURO
€1,400.00 (Expected)
€1,239.00
Price in India
₹149,990.00 (Expected)
₹134,900.00
Price in Pakistan
Rs 573,999.00 (Expected)
Rs 438,999.00
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