iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone

Currently Available
Released: September 9, 2024
United States: US$899, US$999, US$1199

Overview

It should be noted that this A3082 iPhone 16 Plus is compatible with FDD-5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75, and n76; and TDD-5G NR bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, and n79. It also supports 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261, which are exclusive to this model. This version is designed for carriers in the United States and the US territory of Puerto Rico, but it is technically functional with global carriers that support eSIM, as it lacks a hardware nano-SIM slot.


All iPhone 16 Plus models feature a 6.7-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch enabled "Super Retina XDR" display (2796x1290, 460 ppi) that occupies nearly the entire front of the device. It has three cameras. The front-facing "TrueDepth" camera, housed in the "Dynamic Island," supports Face ID, features an f/1.9 aperture, captures 12-megapixel photos, and shoots 4K video. The rear is fitted with a 4K-capable "advanced dual-camera system" with a 48-megapixel "Fusion" camera (f/1.6 aperture) that also provides 12-megapixel 2x Telephoto and 12-megapixel "Ultra Wide" capabilities.


The iPhone 16 Plus has an aluminum case with flat sides, complemented by a glass front and a "color-infused" glass back. The front is protected by a "Ceramic Shield" cover for durability, while the back includes an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connection. It is rated IP68 for splash, water, and dust resistance (up to a maximum depth of 6 meters for 30 minutes). It is available in five colors: "Ultramarine" (Blue), Teal, Pink, White, and Black.


Internally, the iPhone 16 Plus is driven by a 4.0 GHz Apple A18 processor with a six-core CPU (two performance cores and four efficiency cores), a 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It comes with 8 GB of RAM and is available with 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of flash storage. It also supports 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 with 2x2 MIMO, 5G wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, "second generation" Ultra Wideband, NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve" for compatible transit systems, Thread networking, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite, a USB-C port, new hardware "Action" and "Camera Control" buttons, and support for Apple Intelligence AI features.


Apple's battery life estimates for the iPhone 16 Plus are up to 100 hours of audio playback, 27 hours of video playback, and 24 hours of streamed video playback.


In the US, this specific iPhone 16 Plus is priced at US$899, US$999, and US$1199 for the 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB storage models, respectively, when assigned to a carrier (with an additional US$30 charge if not). It is also offered on a two-year financed contract with monthly payments starting at US$37.45, US$41.62, and US$49.95.

Evaluation

The iPhone 16 Plus A3082 revolutionized the US large-screen smartphone market as the first major iPhone to embrace complete eSIM-only connectivity combined with groundbreaking Camera Control technology and Apple Intelligence AI integration, earning exceptional recognition from American technology publications for its bold technological advancement and comprehensive mmWave 5G implementation. Technology reviewers from The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Technology, and CNET consistently celebrated the device's industry-leading mmWave 5G support across all three major US carrier bands (n258, n260, n261) combined with the revolutionary 4.0 GHz A18 processor that delivered unprecedented mobile computing performance for American content creators and multimedia professionals. The innovative Camera Control button with haptic feedback proved exceptionally popular among US photographers and videographers, while the massive 6.7-inch display combined with exceptional 100-hour audio playback and 27-hour video capabilities established new endurance benchmarks for premium large-format smartphones in the competitive American market, creating sustained opportunities for advanced mobile photography workflows.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone17,4
Apple Model NoA3082* (EMC 8692*)
Apple Order NoMXUW3LL/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 16 Plus

Price

Price Table
Original PriceUS$899, US$999, US$1199
United StatesUS$899, US$999, US$1199

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailUS$899, US$999, US$1199

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPhone 16 Plus
Case TypeHandheld
Housing ColorMetallic Glass
Dimensions6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in / 160.78 x 77.72 x 7.87 mm
Avg. Weight7.03 oz / 199 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A18
Processor Speed4.0 GHz
Processors1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM8 GB
Geekbench 4 (SC)9926
Geekbench 4 (MC)25994
Geekbench 5 (SC)2353 (3220 GB 6)
Geekbench 5 (MC)6297 (7828 GB 6)

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity128, 256, 512 GB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display6.7" Super Retina XDR
Display Resolution2796x1290 (460 ppi)
Camera48 Megapixels

Media Support

Media Support Table
Audio SupportApple reports that the iPhone 16 Plus supports "AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos."
Video SupportApple reports that the iPhone 16 Plus supports HEVC, H.264, and AV1 formats for video playback; the cameras record video in HEVC and H.264 formats.It also supports up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later or AirPlay-enabled smart TV as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 4K HDR through native DisplayPort output over USB-C or an USB-C Digital AV Adapter.
Photo SupportThe iPhone 16 Plus cameras capture images in HEIF and JPEG format.

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB-C (USB 2)
PortsUSB-C (USB 2)
USB SupportSync & Charge

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Cell NetworkGSM/5G
Standard WirelessWi-Fi 7 (802.11be; 2x2 MIMO)
Standard Bluetooth5.3

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Ion (4,674 mAh)
Battery Life (Music)80 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)N/A

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiOS 18.0 (22A3354)
Maximum OSCurrent
Mac SupportmacOS 10.13
Windows SupportWindows 10+

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerHaptic Touch
Incl. AccessoriesShips with a USB-C charge cable (1 m). It does not ship with headphones or a USB Power Adapter.In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells wireless headphones for this iPhone.In the US, site sponsor Speck sells cases and other accessories for this iPhone.Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?