iPhone 16 Plus
Praised for weighing 30 grams less and lasting longer than the much pricier iPhone 16 Pro Max while sharing nearly the same screen size, the 16 Plus quietly became one of the best-value iPhones in the lineup. Here's the full spec sheet.
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Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g and measures 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm. It has a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED with Dynamic Island, an A18 chip, a 48MP dual rear camera with Camera Control, and a 4674mAh battery rated for up to 27 hours video playback — longer than the pricier 16 Pro Max.
Available in five colors
Ultramarine
Teal
Pink
White
Black
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Every spec, no marketing fluff
Should you buy the iPhone 16 Plus?
Buy it if
- You want a large screen and the best battery life in the standard iPhone 16 lineup
- You're choosing between this and the Pro Max and want to save weight and money
- Camera Control and Apple Intelligence matter without paying Pro-tier pricing
Skip it if
- You want ProMotion 120Hz or Always-On display, both Pro-exclusive
- A telephoto zoom lens with real optical reach matters to your photography
- You prefer a more compact phone — consider the standard iPhone 16 instead
Specifications sourced from Apple's official technical specification page and Wikipedia iPhone 16 article, cross-verified against GSMArena device records as of June 2026. This page intentionally omits pricing.
iPhone 16 Plus FAQ
What is the weight of the iPhone 16 Plus?
The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 grams — about 30 grams lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro Max despite a similarly large screen.
What are the dimensions of the iPhone 16 Plus?
The iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm.
What is the battery life of the iPhone 16 Plus?
The iPhone 16 Plus is rated for up to 27 hours of video playback, longer than the pricier iPhone 16 Pro Max's rating at the time.
Does the iPhone 16 Plus have Camera Control?
Yes, the iPhone 16 Plus includes the Camera Control button, introduced across the entire iPhone 16 lineup.
What colors does the iPhone 16 Plus come in?
The iPhone 16 Plus was available in Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, and Black.
Is the iPhone 16 Plus waterproof?
The iPhone 16 Plus has an IP68 rating, tested to withstand depths of up to 6 meters for 30 minutes.