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Apple Editor's Choice 2024

iPhone 16 Plus

Q: What are the cons of Apple iPhone 16 Plus — Big Screen & Apple Intelligence Flagship Review?

Display remains capped at a 60Hz refresh rate , No dedicated optical telephoto zoom lens

Q: How much does Apple iPhone 16 Plus — Big Screen & Apple Intelligence Flagship Review cost?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus — Big Screen & Apple Intelligence Flagship Review is priced at $899 – $1,099.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus — Big Screen & Apple Intelligence Flagship Review

Display 1290 × 2796 pixels (~460 ppi)

Camera 4K at 24/25/30/60fps Dolby Vision HDR

Performance Apple A18 (3 nm)

Battery Fast wired charging (50% in 30 m...

Expert Score

4.7

93% Confidence

Community Score

4.0

0% Confidence

AI Score

4.7

91% Confidence

Final Score

4.5

92% Confidence

Storage

RAM

Color

Regional

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Category Scores

Overall hardware score: 92/100 — stellar battery stamina for a large standard iPhone, A18 silicon performance, and Apple Intelligence readiness.

Performance Excellent

A18 chip delivers exceptional CPU and GPU speeds...

Display Excellent

Bright 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen wit...

Camera Excellent

Versatile 48MP Fusion camera system with macro p...

Battery Excellent

Exceptional battery longevity that easily outlas...

Gaming Excellent

Hardware-accelerated ray tracing and high therma...

AI Excellent

Full Apple Intelligence feature suite powered by...

Security Excellent

Face ID, Secure Enclave, and long-term iOS updat...

Value for Money Great

Solid pricing tier for users wanting a large scr...

Design Excellent

Color-infused durable glass back, aerospace-grad...

Repairability Good

Sealed internal glass arrangement requiring care...

Software Support Excellent

Industry-leading iOS support longevity spanning...

Connectivity Excellent

5G network support, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-...

Audio Great

Clear stereo speakers supporting spatial audio p...

Durability Excellent

IP68 water and dust resistance with latest-gener...

Charging Great

MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging support alongs...

Specifications

Display 6

Size 6.7 inches

Type Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision

Resolution 1290 × 2796 pixels (~460 ppi)

Refresh Rate 60Hz

Protection Ceramic Shield glass

Brightness 2000 nits peak (outdoor)

Processor 4

Chipset Key Apple A18 (3 nm)

CPU Hexa-core (2 performance & 4 efficiency cores)

GPU Key Apple 5-core GPU with hardware ray tracing

Neural Engine 16-core Neural Engine

Memory 1

RAM Key 8GB LPDDR5X

Storage 2

Internal 128GB / 256GB / 512GB NVMe

Expandable No

Battery 3

Capacity 4006 mAh

Wired charging Fast wired charging (50% in 30 min)

Wireless charging 25W MagSafe, 15W Qi2 wireless charging

Camera 2

Main 48 MP Fusion, f/1.6, 26mm, sensor-shift OIS

Ultra Wide 12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, autofocus, macro photography

Front Camera 2

Sensor 12 MP, f/1.9, autofocus

Video 4K at 24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR

Video 1

Max resolution 4K at 24/25/30/60fps with Cinematic mode and Action mode

Connectivity 5

Network 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 dual-band

Bluetooth 5.3

NFC Yes

Satellite Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite

Sensors 2

Face ID Yes (TrueDepth camera system)

Others Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient light

Dimensions 3

Height 160.9 mm

Width 77.8 mm

Depth 7.8 mm

Weight 1

Weight 199 g

Materials 4

Front Ceramic Shield glass

Frame Key Aerospace-grade aluminum frame

Back Color-infused glass back

Durability IP68 water and dust resistant (6 meters up to 30 mins)

Colors 1

Options Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black

Operating System 2

OS iOS 18 (upgradable)

Updates 5+ years of major iOS upgrades

Security 2

Biometrics Face ID

Hardware Secure Enclave

Expert Review

By Dickens, Charles

Design

The iPhone 16 Plus features an aerospace-grade aluminum enclosure with a color-infused back glass panel, integrating the new capacitive Camera Control button and the physical Action button.

Display

The 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen offers deep blacks, vibrant color representation, and up to 2000 nits peak outdoor brightness.

Performance

Powered by the 3nm A18 chip and 8GB of RAM, app launching, multi-tasking, and graphical rendering operate with elite speed and efficiency.

Gaming

Hardware-accelerated ray tracing and strong thermal dissipation enable immersive console-quality gaming on the large display.

Camera

The 48MP Fusion main sensor combines with a 12MP autofocus ultrawide lens to deliver sharp photos, macro capability, and spatial video recording for Apple Vision Pro.

Battery

The larger chassis houses a robust battery delivering standout all-day endurance, supported by MagSafe, Qi2, and faster wired USB-C charging.

Software

Runs iOS with deep integration for Apple Intelligence tools, offering writing assistance, smart photo cleanup, and Siri enhancements.

Ai

Full Apple Intelligence suite powered by the 16-core Neural Engine provides advanced generative on-device ML tasks.

Connectivity

Equipped with 5G sub-6, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, NFC, and emergency satellite messaging.

Pros

Expansive 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with great outdoor brightness
Powerful A18 chip with 8GB RAM fully optimized for Apple Intelligence
Dedicated Camera Control and customizable Action buttons
Exceptional battery longevity compared to smaller standard models
Versatile 48MP Fusion camera with macro photography and spatial video

Cons

Display remains capped at a 60Hz refresh rate
No dedicated optical telephoto zoom lens

The iPhone 16 Plus brings a larger 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display experience coupled with powerful A18 silicon designed to support Apple Intelligence. It introduces dedicated hardware shortcuts including the new Camera Control button and the customizable Action button. Its dual-camera system features a 48MP Fusion main sensor with 2x optical-quality telephoto and a 12MP autofocus ultrawide lens supporting macro photography and spatial video capture.

Verdict

The iPhone 16 Plus is the ideal large-screen standard iPhone, offering great battery stamina, powerful A18 processing, and Apple Intelligence readiness.

Final: 4.5/10 Best for: Photography enthusiasts Segment: Premium

Product Intelligence

6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with 2000 nits peak brightness A18 chip with 8GB RAM designed for Apple Intelligence Dedicated Camera Control button and customizable Action button 48MP Fusion dual-camera system with macro photography and spatial video

Who Should Buy

Users wanting a large 6.7-inch iPhone screen and excellent battery life without paying Pro Max tier prices, while enjoying full Apple Intelligence support.

Who Should Avoid

Buyers who require a 120Hz ProMotion display or dedicated optical periscope zoom lenses.

Key Takeaways

Exceptional battery life that outperforms smaller base models
Brings advanced hardware buttons (Action and Camera Control) to the standard lineup
Full support for Apple's suite of generative AI tools