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Apple iPhone 16 Plus Specifications, Price and Review
iPhone 16 Plus Overview
iPhone 16 Plus with 6.7 inches Super Retina XDR display, Apple A18 chip, 48MP Fusion dual-camera system, Apple Intelligence and 5G.
Released September 2024$899
Colors and Storage Options
15 options$899SKU: IPHONE16PLUS-128GB-ULTRAMARINE
iPhone 16 Plus — Full Specs
SectionSpecificationDetails
GeneralBrandApple
Model NameiPhone 16 Plus
SeriesiPhone 16
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiOS 18 (launch), supports iOS 26
Launch Date2024-09-20
Announcement DateSeptember 9, 2024
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/ae/iphone/
DesignDimensions160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm
Weight199 g
Frame MaterialAluminum
Back MaterialColor-infused glass
Front MaterialCeramic Shield
Build QualityPremium
IP RatingIP68 (IEC standard 60529)
Water ResistanceUp to 6 meters for 30 minutes
Dust ResistanceIP68 certified
Available ColorsUltramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black
Button LayoutAction Button, Volume buttons, Side button, Camera Control
Port TypeUSB-C
DisplayDisplay TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED
Display Size6.7 inches
Resolution2796 × 1290 pixels
Pixel Density460 ppi
Aspect Ratio~19.5:9
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak Refresh Rate60Hz
Brightness (Typical)1000 nits
Peak HDR Brightness1600 nits
Peak Outdoor Brightness2000 nits
Minimum Brightness1 nit
Contrast Ratio2,000,000:1 (typical)
HDR SupportYes, HDR display
Dolby VisionYes
True ToneYes
Wide Color DisplayP3 wide color gamut
ProMotionNo
Always-On DisplayNo
Dynamic IslandYes
Ceramic ShieldYes
Fingerprint ResistanceOleophobic coating
Touch TechnologyHaptic Touch
PerformanceChipsetApple A18
SoCApple A18
CPU6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency)
GPU5-core GPU
Neural Engine16-core Neural Engine
Process TechnologySecond-generation 3nm
Hardware Ray TracingYes, hardware-accelerated
AI FeaturesApple Intelligence
MemoryRAM8 GB
Internal Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage TechnologyNVMe
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear CameraCamera System48MP Fusion dual-camera system
Main Camera48MP Fusion Main, 26mm, ƒ/1.6, sensor-shift OIS
Main Sensor48MP Fusion
Ultra Wide Camera12MP Ultra Wide, 13mm, ƒ/2.2, 120° FOV
Telephoto Camera2x optical-quality Telephoto via 48MP Fusion Main
Optical Zoom In2x
Optical Zoom Out2x
Optical Zoom Range4x
Digital ZoomUp to 10x
2x TelephotoYes
Lens CoverSapphire crystal
FlashTrue Tone flash
HDRSmart HDR 5
Night ModeYes
Portrait ModeYes, with Depth Control
Portrait LightingSix effects
Macro PhotographyYes
ProRAWNo
Photonic EngineYes
Deep FusionYes
PanoramaUp to 63MP
Photographic StylesLatest-generation
Spatial PhotosYes
LiDAR ScannerNo
Image FormatsHEIF, JPEG
Front CameraResolution12MP TrueDepth camera
Apertureƒ/1.9
AutofocusYes, with Focus Pixels
Retina FlashYes
HDRSmart HDR 5
Night ModeYes
Portrait ModeYes
Deep FusionYes
Photographic StylesLatest-generation
Animoji and MemojiYes
Face IDYes
TrueDepth CameraYes
Video Resolution4K Dolby Vision
Video FPS24, 25, 30, or 60 fps
Cinematic VideoUp to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps
Slo-Mo1080p at 120 fps
Video StabilizationCinematic video stabilization
VideoMax Video Resolution4K Dolby Vision
Max Video FPS60 fps
4K Recording24, 25, 30, or 60 fps
1080p Recording25, 30, or 60 fps
720p Recording30 fps
Cinematic ModeUp to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps
Action ModeUp to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
Slow Motion1080p at 120 or 240 fps
Time-LapseYes, with stabilization and Night mode
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionYes
HDR VideoYes
Spatial Video1080p at 30 fps
Audio ZoomYes
Stereo RecordingYes
Video StabilizationCinematic video stabilization
Video FormatsHEVC, H.264
BatteryBattery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 27 hours
Video Playback (Streamed)Up to 24 hours
Audio PlaybackUp to 100 hours
Fast ChargingUp to 50% in around 30 minutes with compatible adapter
Wired ChargingUSB-C fast charge
MagSafe ChargingUp to 25W with compatible MagSafe charger
Qi Wireless ChargingQi2 up to 15W/25W depending charger and software
Optimized Battery ChargingYes
Battery HealthYes
ConnectivityWi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi MIMO2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.3
NFCYes, with reader mode
Express CardsYes, with power reserve
Ultra WidebandSecond-generation UWB chip
ThreadThread networking technology
USBUSB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
GPSPrecision dual-frequency GPS
GLONASSYes
GalileoYes
QZSSYes
BeiDouYes
NavICYes
Digital CompassYes
Network5GYes, sub-6 GHz and mmWave (region dependent)
4G LTEGigabit LTE
3GUMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
2GGSM/EDGE
SIM TypeDual eSIM in UAE; physical SIM availability varies by region
Dual SIMYes
VoLTEYes
VoWiFiYes
Satellite ConnectivityEmergency SOS, Messages, Find My and Roadside Assistance via satellite
Emergency SOS via SatelliteYes
Roadside Assistance via SatelliteYes
AudioStereo SpeakersYes
Spatial AudioYes
Dolby AtmosYes
Wind Noise ReductionYes
Audio MixYes
Voice IsolationYes
Headphone JackNo (USB-C / Bluetooth only)
USB AudioYes
Bluetooth AudioYes
Security & SensorsFace IDYes
Secure EnclaveYes
PasscodeYes
Stolen Device ProtectionYes
Apple PayYes
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeYes
Proximity SensorYes
Ambient Light SensorYes
BarometerYes
Ultra WidebandYes
Crash DetectionYes
Features & SafetyApple IntelligenceYes
SiriYes
Writing ToolsYes
GenmojiYes
Image PlaygroundYes
Visual IntelligenceYes
On-device AI ProcessingYes
Private Cloud ComputeYes
Action ButtonYes
Camera ControlYes
Emergency SOSYes
Crash DetectionYes
Find MyYes
Apple PayYes
MagSafeYes
Box ContentsiPhoneiPhone 16 Plus
USB-C CableYes, USB-C to USB-C
DocumentationYes
ChargerNot included (sold separately)
SIM ToolNot included for eSIM-only regional models
EarPodsNot included
General
BrandApple
Model NameiPhone 16 Plus
SeriesiPhone 16
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiOS 18 (launch), supports iOS 26
Launch Date2024-09-20
Announcement DateSeptember 9, 2024
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/ae/iphone/
Design
Dimensions160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm
Weight199 g
Frame MaterialAluminum
Back MaterialColor-infused glass
Front MaterialCeramic Shield
Build QualityPremium
IP RatingIP68 (IEC standard 60529)
Water ResistanceUp to 6 meters for 30 minutes
Dust ResistanceIP68 certified
Available ColorsUltramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black
Button LayoutAction Button, Volume buttons, Side button, Camera Control
Port TypeUSB-C
Display
Display TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED
Display Size6.7 inches
Resolution2796 × 1290 pixels
Pixel Density460 ppi
Aspect Ratio~19.5:9
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak Refresh Rate60Hz
Brightness (Typical)1000 nits
Peak HDR Brightness1600 nits
Peak Outdoor Brightness2000 nits
Minimum Brightness1 nit
Contrast Ratio2,000,000:1 (typical)
HDR SupportYes, HDR display
Dolby VisionYes
True ToneYes
Wide Color DisplayP3 wide color gamut
ProMotionNo
Always-On DisplayNo
Dynamic IslandYes
Ceramic ShieldYes
Fingerprint ResistanceOleophobic coating
Touch TechnologyHaptic Touch
Performance
ChipsetApple A18
SoCApple A18
CPU6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency)
GPU5-core GPU
Neural Engine16-core Neural Engine
Process TechnologySecond-generation 3nm
Hardware Ray TracingYes, hardware-accelerated
AI FeaturesApple Intelligence
Memory
RAM8 GB
Internal Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage TechnologyNVMe
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear Camera
Camera System48MP Fusion dual-camera system
Main Camera48MP Fusion Main, 26mm, ƒ/1.6, sensor-shift OIS
Main Sensor48MP Fusion
Ultra Wide Camera12MP Ultra Wide, 13mm, ƒ/2.2, 120° FOV
Telephoto Camera2x optical-quality Telephoto via 48MP Fusion Main
Optical Zoom In2x
Optical Zoom Out2x
Optical Zoom Range4x
Digital ZoomUp to 10x
2x TelephotoYes
Lens CoverSapphire crystal
FlashTrue Tone flash
HDRSmart HDR 5
Night ModeYes
Portrait ModeYes, with Depth Control
Portrait LightingSix effects
Macro PhotographyYes
ProRAWNo
Photonic EngineYes
Deep FusionYes
PanoramaUp to 63MP
Photographic StylesLatest-generation
Spatial PhotosYes
LiDAR ScannerNo
Image FormatsHEIF, JPEG
Front Camera
Resolution12MP TrueDepth camera
Apertureƒ/1.9
AutofocusYes, with Focus Pixels
Retina FlashYes
HDRSmart HDR 5
Night ModeYes
Portrait ModeYes
Deep FusionYes
Photographic StylesLatest-generation
Animoji and MemojiYes
Face IDYes
TrueDepth CameraYes
Video Resolution4K Dolby Vision
Video FPS24, 25, 30, or 60 fps
Cinematic VideoUp to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps
Slo-Mo1080p at 120 fps
Video StabilizationCinematic video stabilization
Video
Max Video Resolution4K Dolby Vision
Max Video FPS60 fps
4K Recording24, 25, 30, or 60 fps
1080p Recording25, 30, or 60 fps
720p Recording30 fps
Cinematic ModeUp to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps
Action ModeUp to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
Slow Motion1080p at 120 or 240 fps
Time-LapseYes, with stabilization and Night mode
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionYes
HDR VideoYes
Spatial Video1080p at 30 fps
Audio ZoomYes
Stereo RecordingYes
Video StabilizationCinematic video stabilization
Video FormatsHEVC, H.264
Battery
Battery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 27 hours
Video Playback (Streamed)Up to 24 hours
Audio PlaybackUp to 100 hours
Fast ChargingUp to 50% in around 30 minutes with compatible adapter
Wired ChargingUSB-C fast charge
MagSafe ChargingUp to 25W with compatible MagSafe charger
Qi Wireless ChargingQi2 up to 15W/25W depending charger and software
Optimized Battery ChargingYes
Battery HealthYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi MIMO2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.3
NFCYes, with reader mode
Express CardsYes, with power reserve
Ultra WidebandSecond-generation UWB chip
ThreadThread networking technology
USBUSB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
GPSPrecision dual-frequency GPS
GLONASSYes
GalileoYes
QZSSYes
BeiDouYes
NavICYes
Digital CompassYes
Network
5GYes, sub-6 GHz and mmWave (region dependent)
4G LTEGigabit LTE
3GUMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
2GGSM/EDGE
SIM TypeDual eSIM in UAE; physical SIM availability varies by region
Dual SIMYes
VoLTEYes
VoWiFiYes
Satellite ConnectivityEmergency SOS, Messages, Find My and Roadside Assistance via satellite
Emergency SOS via SatelliteYes
Roadside Assistance via SatelliteYes
Audio
Stereo SpeakersYes
Spatial AudioYes
Dolby AtmosYes
Wind Noise ReductionYes
Audio MixYes
Voice IsolationYes
Headphone JackNo (USB-C / Bluetooth only)
USB AudioYes
Bluetooth AudioYes
Security & Sensors
Face IDYes
Secure EnclaveYes
PasscodeYes
Stolen Device ProtectionYes
Apple PayYes
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeYes
Proximity SensorYes
Ambient Light SensorYes
BarometerYes
Ultra WidebandYes
Crash DetectionYes
Features & Safety
Apple IntelligenceYes
SiriYes
Writing ToolsYes
GenmojiYes
Image PlaygroundYes
Visual IntelligenceYes
On-device AI ProcessingYes
Private Cloud ComputeYes
Action ButtonYes
Camera ControlYes
Emergency SOSYes
Crash DetectionYes
Find MyYes
Apple PayYes
MagSafeYes
Box Contents
iPhoneiPhone 16 Plus
USB-C CableYes, USB-C to USB-C
DocumentationYes
ChargerNot included (sold separately)
SIM ToolNot included for eSIM-only regional models
EarPodsNot included
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Released: September 20, 2024Last Updated: October 27, 2026Reviewed by MyGadgets Editorial Team
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