Description

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7-inch display, offering a large and immersive viewing experience. The phone features a 48MP Fusion camera with a 2x Telephoto option and a new Ultra-Wide camera for macro photography. It is powered by the A18 chip, which promises significant improvements in performance and efficiency. There’s a notable boost in battery life, making it more reliable for extended use. This new feature leverages Apple-built generative models to enhance the user experience while maintaining privacy.

 

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Features and Specifications

Brand Apple
Model Name iPhone 16 Plus
Status
  • Expected release date: 20 September 2024
  • Available on order.
Physical Attributes
  • Size: 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
  • Weight: 199 g (7.02 oz)
  • Build: Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminium frame.
  • Colourways: Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine

SIM:

  • Nano-SIM and eSIM – International
  • Dual eSIM with multiple numbers – USA
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) – China
  • Waterproof: IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
  • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
Display
  • Type: Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
  • Size: 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
  • Protection: Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen).
Camera
Main Camera

  • 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
  • Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
  • Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.

Selfie Camera

  • 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF
  • SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor)
  • Features: HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
  • Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Phone Storage Specs
  • RAM: 8GB
  • Internal Memory: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
  • MicroSD: Not supported.
Platform & Performance
  • OS: iOS 18
  • Chipset: Apple A18 (3 nm)
  • CPU: Hexa-core
  • GPU: Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Connectivity
  • Network: 5G
  • Network speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
  • SIM: Nano-SIM, eSIM
  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE
  • Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: No
  • USB: Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
Multimedia
  • Headphones support: No 3.5mm jack
  • Speakers: Earpiece, Multiple speakers
  • Screen mirroring: Wireless screen share
  • Additional Mics: yes, for Noise Cancellation
Battery 4,674 milliampere-hours (mAh)

Charging Options:

  • Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised)
  • 25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only)
  • 15W wireless (Qi2)
  • 4.5W reverse wired

Build

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus boasts a modern yet sturdy design. The rear-facing cameras’ lenses are arranged vertically, similar to older versions of iPhones.

New features include a dedicated Camera Control button right beneath the power button, which provides a shortcut to the camera functions. The Action button, which was previously limited to Pro variants, is now present in the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.

USB-C Port

Apple will transition to USB-C technology with the iPhone 15 Plus lineup, and it’s also expected to be used for the iPhone 16 Plus models.

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus could come in five colours: Black, White, Pink, Teal, and Ultramarine.

  • Dimensions: 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
  • Weight: 199 g (7.02 oz)
  • Build: Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminium frame.

Display

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus showcases an impressive 6.7-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2778 x 1284 pixels for sharp and vivid images. The screen brightness can go up to 2000 nits, making it usable under direct sunlight. The display has a 60Hz refresh rate, which is decent for most normal everyday activities. The display is also enhanced with HDR10 and Dolby Vision for vivid colour representation.

Display Type: Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Display Size : 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density
Glass Protection: Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)

Camera

The camera system features a 48MP Fusion camera with a 1/1.56″ sensor, f/1.6 aperture, and 26mm focal length. Thus, all these characteristics promise bright and crisp images. It is complemented by a 12MP Ultra Wide Camera sensor whose f/2.2 aperture is more suitable for low-light conditions. Next generation Photographic Styles allow image customisation, which will be enhanced by spatial photo and video capture.

Dual: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26 mm wide angle, 1/1.56 inches, a single unit of 1.0 micrometres, along with the dual pixel phase detection autofocus, comprised of sensor stabilisation in optics

Selfie Camera:

  • Single: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF

SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)

  • Features: HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
  • Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

MagSafe

The MagSafe alignment magnets in the iPhone 16 Plus models may be slimmer than before, cutting down on the size of the magnetic ring required for MagSafe-compatible cases.

Platform

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is powered by the brand-new A18 chipset, which boasts a 3nm architecture.

Operating System: iOS 18
Chipset: Apple A18 (3nm)
CPU: Hexa Core
GPU: Apple GPU (6-Core Graphics)

Battery

The iPhone 15 Plus has an internal 4,674mAh battery, which enables a maximum of 26 hours of video playback and approximately 100 hours of audio playback.

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Additional information

Storage

128GB, 256GB

Warranty

1 Year Warranty, 2 Years Warranty

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