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Network
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
 CDMA 800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands1, 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 - A32961, 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 - A3517
 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 - A30841, 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 - A3260
 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 - A32951, 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 - A3518
 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 - A32971, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3260
5G bands1, 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 - A32961, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3517
 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 - A30841, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3518
 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 - A3295
 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 - A3297
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Launch
Announced2024, September 092025, September 09
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, September 20Available. Released 2025, September 19
Body
Dimensions163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)
Weight227 g (8.01 oz)165 g (5.82 oz)
BuildGlass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield)
SIM· 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)
eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time)
 IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)
Display
TypeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Size6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio)6.5 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)1260 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
ProtectionCeramic Shield glass (2024 gen)Ceramic Shield 2
 Anti-reflective coating
Platform
OSiOS 18, upgradable to iOS 27.2iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27.2
ChipsetApple A18 Pro (3 nm)Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz)Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (6-core graphics)Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
 NVMeNVMe
Main Camera
Triple48 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), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video4K@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.4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera
Single12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
FeaturesHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersYes
3.5mm jackNoNo
Comms
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE6.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPortUSB Type-C 2.0
Features
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
 Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Battery
TypeLi-Ion 4685 mAhLi-Ion 3149 mAh
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
4.5W reverse wired
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
4.5W reverse wired
Misc
ColorsBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert TitaniumSpace Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue
ModelsA3296, A3084, A3295, A3297, iPhone17,2iPhone18,4, A3517, A3260, A3518, A3516
SAR1.01 W/kg (head)     1.15 W/kg (body)     1.19 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)    
SAR EU1.22 W/kg (head)     1.45 W/kg (body)     1.49 W/kg (head)     1.49 W/kg (body)    
Price$649.00$639.60
EU LABEL
EnergyClass BClass A
Battery48:00h endurance, 1000 cycles40:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fallClass C (90 falls)Class B (180 falls)
RepairabilityClass CClass C