6.1"60Hz screen
3561mAh20W charging
48MP2 rear cameras
A188GB RAM
Full specs
| Price now | £799 |
|---|---|
| Launch price | £799 |
| Released | September 2024 |
| Screen | 6.1" |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Chip | A18 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage (base) | 128GB |
| Main camera | 48MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 |
| Battery | 3561mAh |
| Charging | 20W |
| Weight | 170g |
| 5G | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes |
| Physical SIM slot | Yes |
| Dual SIM | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| OS updates promised | No fixed promise |
Still sold by Apple UK: was cut to £699 in 2025, raised back to £799 on 9 Sep 2026. Battery/RAM from GSMArena https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_16-13317.php . chargeW for Apple = adapter wattage Apple quotes for its fast-charge claim, not a measured peak.
eSIM and travel
The iPhone 16 supports eSIM alongside a normal SIM card, so you can add a travel eSIM and keep your UK number. Find a travel eSIM.
Real cost over 2 years
£919.00
Buy it outright at £799, plus Lyca Mobile 30GB SIM-only (£5/month, the cheapest 15GB+ plan we track) for 24 months. That's usually cheaper than a phone contract.
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