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Apple iPhone 16 Plus

100%

Specifications

CameraMain Camera: 48MP wide, 12MP ultrawide, Front Camera: 12MP wide, Extras: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), 4K video recording with Dolby Vision HDR

BatteryCapacity: 4674 mAh, Charging: 25W wired, 15W wireless (MagSafe/Qi2)

DisplaySize: 6.7", Resolution: 1290 x 2796 pixels

StorageExtras: 8GB RAM, Internal Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

PhysicalWeight: 199 g, Dimensions: 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm

PerformanceExtras: Apple GPU (5-core graphics), Chipset: Apple A18

ConnectivityExtras: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0, Network: 5G

Mike O'Brien

12/3/2025

Mike O'Brien

12/3/2025

Ultimate iPhone Buyer's Guide - (Don't Waste $500)

Pros

Features a large 6.7-inch display
Provides reliable all-day battery life
Offers fast performance for most daily tasks
Equipped with a capable primary rear camera for daylight
Includes the Dynamic Island feature

Cons

Lacks a high 120Hz display refresh rate
Does not support always-on display
Offers only 128GB base storage for its price
Missing advanced camera features like action mode
Features less accurate regular GPS

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus features a large 6.7-inch 60Hz display with Dynamic Island, a 48MP primary camera, and reliable all-day battery life. It is powered by last year's A18 chip, providing fast performance for most users, though it lacks newer features like action mode and always-on display.

However, the reviewer finds little overall value in the iPhone 16 Plus, especially since the similarly priced iPhone 17 offers double the starting storage. Its main appeal is limited to users who specifically prioritize a very large screen for gaming or media consumption. Consequently, it receives a negative recommendation.

“The iPhone 16 Plus. I mean, like I said before, if you're doing a lot of gaming and you really want a big display, maybe if you're doing a lot of like, you know, watching media and you just really want that big display, then yeah, I guess you could get that. I never saw any value in the iPhone 16 Plus.”