Compatibility result
Is the Apple iPhone 16 compatible with Movistar in Spain? | phones.band
Partially compatible
Apple
iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 covers 6/7 of Movistar's 4G/5G bands: usable network, with a few gaps.
SPECTRUM — BAND OVERLAP
PHONE
CARRIER
n28n78n258B3B7B20B28
700
MHz
900
MHz
1800
MHz
2100
MHz
2600
MHz
3500
MHz
Common bandMissing carrier bandPhone band
Verdict by technology
| Technology | Carrier | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | n28n78n258 | ⚠️ Partial |
| 4G / LTE | B3B7B20B28 | ✅ Supported |
Tip: band support doesn't guarantee coverage. Check your carrier's network map.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Apple iPhone 16 get 4G with Movistar in Spain?
Yes. The Apple iPhone 16 supports all 4 4G bands from Movistar: B3, B7, B20, B28.
Does the Apple iPhone 16 get 5G with Movistar in Spain?
Partially: the Apple iPhone 16 handles 2/3 5G bands. Shared: n28, n78. Missing: n258.
What is the Apple iPhone 16's compatibility score with Movistar?
Overall score 86% (partially compatible), computed on Movistar's 4G and 5G bands in Spain.
Which bands does the Apple iPhone 16 lack on Movistar?
The Apple iPhone 16 does not support: n258. You'll lose the throughput tied to those frequencies, but the network stays usable if other bands are shared.