iPhone 16/Plus Should I get the iPhone 17 or 16?

[danielmorrisey]

I currently have an iPhone 14 with 128gb it works perfectly fine, but I want the "new" features like the Action Button, Dynamic Island and USB-C Charging.

But I'm having trouble deciding if I Should get an iPhone 16 or 17 (128gb). I can trade in my current iPhone 14 for ~$240 trade-in value.

I'm thinking about getting the iPhone 16 because it cheaper and I don't really need the Stronger iPhone because I don't really drop mine, but are there any features that the 17 has that the 16 doesn't.

I mainly use my Phone for Checking Emails, Adding Events to Calendars, Posting to Bluesky and Writing Blog Posts for Medium.

- Daniel

 

[martin2345uk]

Use the compare feature on Apple's website to see the differences. Off the top of my head...

• Slightly larger screen
• Brighter screen
• Promotion 120hz screen with Always On display
• Better front camera
• Better battery life
• Double the storage at the lowest capacity

Among others...!

 

[JPack]

but I want the "new" features like the Action Button, Dynamic Island and USB-C Charging.

Those are honestly the least impactful features on a new iPhone. You're not missing out on a lot.

But ok, if you really want to upgrade, get the 17. For only $100 more, you get so many more features on iPhone 17 compared to 16.

 

[danielmorrisey]

Use the compare feature on Apple's website to see the differences. Off the top of my head...

• Slightly larger screen
• Brighter screen
• Promotion 120hz screen with Always On display
• Better front camera
• Better battery life
• Double the storage at the lowest capacity

Among others...!

Thanks! Once I get home I will compare the two.