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Apple iPhone 16

Reported SAR values from FCC filings, how they compare, and the full specifications.

Display6.1 inches

ChipsetApple A18 (3 nm)

FCC IDBCG-E8688A

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FCC ID BCG-E8688A · released 2024-09-06.

SAR overview

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue · FCC limit 1.6 W/kg

Head SAR · cellular only1.08 W/kg68% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · cellular only1.17 W/kg73% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · cellular only1.17 W/kg73% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Head SAR · simultaneous1.49 W/kg93% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · simultaneous1.54 W/kg96% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.54 W/kg96% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kg

Colors show reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers.

EU values and source

Head (EU, 10 g, 2 W/kg limit)	n/a
Body (EU, 10 g)	n/a
FCC ID	BCG-E8688A
Source	RF Safe original phone profile

SAR comparison chart

Apple iPhone 16 SAR chart: cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values — RF Safe source chart. Open it for the full-size version.

Head and body views

Apple iPhone 16 head SAR visual — Head SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

Apple iPhone 16 body SAR visual — Body SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

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Full specifications

General

Phone	Apple iPhone 16
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Announced	September 9, 2024
Status	Available
Model Names	A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288

Display

Type	Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Size	6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Protection	Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)

Camera

Main Camera	Dual Camera: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0m, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120 (ultrawide), 0.7m, dual pixel PDAF
Main Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera	Single Camera: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Selfie Camera Features	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Type	Li-Ion, non-removable
Charging	Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only) 15W wireless (Qi2) 4.5W reverse wired

Hardware

Operating System	iOS 18
Chipset	Apple A18 (3 nm)
CPU	Hexa-core
GPU	Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Internal Storage	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM NVMe
Card Slot	No
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Connectivity

Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC	Yes
Radio	No

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	No

Design

Type	Bar
Dimensions	147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
Weight	170 g (6.00 oz)
Colors	Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Build	Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame

Network

Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
SIM	Nano-SIM and eSIM - International Dual eSIM with multiple numbers - USA Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - China IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Network	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 - A3287 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3081 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3286 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, 66 - A3288
5G Network	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 - A3287 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3081 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3286 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3288