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Apple iPhone 16 Plus

The iPhone 16 Plus is Apple's large-screen flagship smartphone featuring a stunning 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with Dynamic Island. Powered by the advanced A18 chip with 3nm technology and 8GB RAM, it delivers exceptional performance and supports Apple Intelligence. The device boasts a versatile dual-camera system with a 48MP Fusion main camera offering 2x optical zoom and a 12MP Ultra Wide camera, plus innovative Camera Control button for intuitive photography. With record-breaking battery life (18:49h active use), IP68 water resistance, and USB-C connectivity, it offers premium features including Face ID, MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W, Wi-Fi 7, and 5G connectivity. Available in Black, White, Pink, Teal, and Ultramarine with storage options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.

What to know

  • Released September 2024; 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR; A18 chip (not A18 Pro); same dual 48 MP + 12 MP ultra wide as iPhone 16; Dynamic Island; USB-C.
  • 128/256/512 GB; aluminum; Ceramic Shield; 2,000 nits peak; 60 Hz. Apple Intelligence; Camera Control button.

Who this is for

Buyers who want a large-screen iPhone 16 with A18 and Apple Intelligence without Pro price, telephoto, or 120 Hz.

Key tradeoffs

Pros: 6.7-inch; A18; Dynamic Island; strong battery. Cons: 60 Hz; no telephoto; aluminum; no ProMotion.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus is powered by the Apple A18 chip (New 3nm technology). Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery (capacity not officially specified by Apple, but 4674 mAh confirmed by teardowns).

Launched 9/20/2024
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Full Specifications

Complete technical specifications

Network

Technology
GSM / EDGE / UMTS / HSPA+ / DC-HSDPA / FDD-LTE / TDD-LTE / 5G NR (Sub-6 GHz and mmWave)
2G Bands
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
3G Bands
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
4G Bands
FDD-LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71 TDD-LTE: 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53
5G Bands
FDD-5G NR: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76 TDD-5G NR: n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79 5G NR mmWave: n258, n260, n261 (USA models only)
Speed
5G with 4x4 MIMO, Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO

Launch

Announced
2024, September
Status
Available. Released 2024, September 20

Body

Dimensions
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.80 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 inches)
Weight
199 g (7.03 ounces)
Build
Aluminum design, Latest-generation Ceramic Shield front, Color-infused glass back
SIM
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs) - USA model. SIM tray with nano-SIM + eSIM for international models
Protection
IP68 dust/water resistant (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529

Display

Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR display, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch
Size
6.7 inches (diagonal) all-screen OLED display
Resolution
2796-by-1290-pixel resolution at 460 ppi
Protection
Latest-generation Ceramic Shield, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Refresh Rate
60Hz (standard)
HDR
HDR display support
Brightness
1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness
Screen-to-Body
When measured as standard rectangle, 6.69 inches diagonally
Features
Dynamic Island, 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)

Platform

OS
iOS 18
OS Upgradeable
Yes (upgradable to latest iOS versions)
Chipset
Apple A18 chip (New 3nm technology)
CPU
New 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
GPU
New 5-core GPU
NPU
New 16-core Neural Engine

Memory

Card Slot
No
Internal
128GB, 256GB, 512GB (RAM not officially specified by Apple, but 8GB confirmed by third-party teardowns)
Storage Type
NVMe

Main Camera

Camera 1
48MP, ƒ/1.6, 26 mm, 1/1.56" (not officially specified by Apple), 1.0µm, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)
Camera 2
12MP, ƒ/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), Not officially specified, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, 100% Focus Pixels
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, Photographic Styles, Smart HDR 5, Spatial video
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, Cinematic mode, stereo sound rec.

Selfie Camera

Camera 1
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF, Face ID, HDR, Photographic Styles
Features
Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Retina Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Latest-generation Photographic Styles
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
No.Audio Playback: Supported formats include AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

Communications

WLAN
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.3
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou
NFC
Yes (NFC with reader mode)
Radio
No
USB
USB-C connector with support for Charging, DisplayPort, USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)

Features

Sensors
Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors
Other
Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip Thread networking technology Express Cards with power reserve Action button (Silent Mode, Focus, Camera, Visual Intelligence, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Recognize Music, Translate, Magnifier, Controls, Shortcut, or Accessibility) Camera Control (Exposure, Depth, Zoom, Cameras, Styles, Tone) Emergency SOS via satellite Crash Detection Roadside Assistance via satellite Messages via satellite Find My via satellite Apple Intelligence

Battery

Type
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery (capacity not officially specified by Apple, but 4674 mAh confirmed by teardowns)
Wired Charging
Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger
Wireless Charging
MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher, Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W, Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W
Reverse Charging
Yes, reverse wired charging via USB-C (4.5W output confirmed by third-party tests)
Endurance
Video playback: Up to 27 hours, Video playback (streamed): Up to 24 hours, Audio playback: Up to 100 hours

Miscellaneous

Colors
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Models
A3290 (International), A3082 (USA), A3289 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico), A3291 (China, Hong Kong)
SAR
1.13 W/kg (head), 1.16 W/kg (body) - USA FCC values
SAR EU
Not officially listed on Apple specs (typically similar to FCC values)

Tests

AnTuTu
~1,622,118 (v10)
GeekBench
~3,256 (v6 Single-Core), ~8,096 (v6 Multi-Core)
3DMark
Wild Life Extreme
Display Brightness
~1,822 nits peak (third-party tested)
Loudspeaker
Very Good rating on GSM Arena test (specific LUFS value not published for iPhone 16 Plus review)
Battery Active Use
18:49h Active Use Score

EU Label

Energy
Class A
Battery
100h audio playback, 27h video playback
Free Fall
Class C (90 falls)
Repairability
Class C