Overview
The iPhone 16 Plus is Apple's 2024 big-screen iPhone, with a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, Dynamic Island and a colour-infused glass back in Black, White, Pink, Teal or Ultramarine. The aluminium frame and Ceramic Shield front weigh 199 g, and it is IP68 rated for water and dust resistance.
The A18 chip has a 6-core CPU, a 5-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine, with 8GB of RAM. Apple rates the battery at up to 27 hours of video playback, the longest of any iPhone of its generation.
The 48MP Fusion main camera (f/1.6, sensor-shift stabilisation) doubles as a 2x telephoto-quality zoom and works with a 12MP ultra wide. Video goes up to 4K at 60 fps with Dolby Vision HDR. The Camera Control button gives quick access to camera tools, and the Action button can be set to common shortcuts. The 12MP TrueDepth front camera handles selfies and Face ID.
USB-C handles charging and data, and wireless charging works with MagSafe and Qi2 at up to 25W. It supports 5G and Wi-Fi 7. Emergency SOS, Crash Detection and Roadside Assistance via satellite are included.
In the box: iPhone 16 Plus, USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation. A power adapter and EarPods are not included.
Model Number
A3081 / A3082 (check the unit for regional variants)
What's in the Box
iPhone 16 Plus, USB-C charge cable (1 m), documentation. No power adapter or EarPods.
Key Features
6.7-inch OLED with Dynamic Island; A18 chip; 48MP Fusion camera with 2x telephoto-quality zoom; Camera Control and Action button; USB-C; up to 27 h video playback; MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W; IP68.
Specifications
Battery
| Charging Speed |
20 W
|
| Battery Type |
Li-Ion, up to 27 hours video playback |
| Wireless Charging |
No |
| Reverse Charging |
No |
| Charger Included |
No |
Body
| Build Materials |
Aluminium frame, Ceramic Shield glass front, colour-infused glass back |
| Water/Dust Resistance |
IP68 (up to 6 m for 30 minutes) |
| Number of SIM Slots |
2 |
Camera
| Front Camera |
12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9 |
Comms
| WLAN |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), hotspot |
| Positioning |
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| USB |
USB Type-C (USB 2 speeds), DisplayPort |
| Infrared Port |
No |
| FM Radio |
No |
Connectivity
| SIM Type |
Nano-SIM + eSIM (international models); eSIM only (US models) |
| Bluetooth Version |
5.3 |
| NFC |
No |
Display
| Display Type |
Super Retina XDR OLED with Dynamic Island |
| Resolution |
2796 x 1290 pixels |
| Brightness |
2000 nits
|
| Pixel Density |
460 ppi
|
| Display Protection |
Ceramic Shield |
| HDR Support |
No |
Features
Sensors
Face ID, barometer, gyro, high-g accelerometer, proximity sensor, dual ambient light sensors, compass, Ultra Wideband (2nd gen)
Launch
| Announced |
9 September 2024 |
| Status |
Available (released 20 September 2024) |
Main Camera
| Camera Setup |
Dual: 48 MP Fusion main (26 mm, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS), 12 MP ultra wide (13 mm, f/2.2, 120 degrees) |
| Camera Features |
Camera Control, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode, Photographic Styles, macro photography, 2x optical-quality zoom from the 48MP sensor, 10x digital zoom |
| Video Recording |
4K Dolby Vision HDR up to 60 fps, Cinematic mode 4K/30, Action mode 2.8K/60, slo-mo 1080p at 120/240 fps |
Memory
Available Variants
128GB, 256GB, 512GB (all with 8GB RAM)
Network
| Technology |
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Bands |
Varies by model number; check the unit. |
| 5G Bands |
Varies by model number; check the unit. |
| eSIM Support |
No |
Performance
| Operating System |
iOS 18 |
| Expandable Storage |
No |
Physical
| Color |
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Dimensions |
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.80 mm |
| Weight |
199 g
|
Platform
| Chipset |
Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU |
Hexa-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency) |
| GPU |
Apple 5-core GPU |
| OS Version |
iOS 18 at launch, upgradable |
| Custom UI |
None (iOS) |
Security
| Fingerprint Sensor |
No |
| Face Unlock |
No |
Selfie Camera
| Selfie Features |
Retina Flash, Night mode, Photonic Engine, autofocus |
| Selfie Video Recording |
4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, 1080p slo-mo at 120 fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker |
Stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
No |
Documents
General
