iPhone 16
iPhone 16 Plus
🏆 Verdict
iPhone 16 Plus is the better pick overall by 3.9 points, leading in Battery. iPhone 16 remains a strong contender elsewhere.
By category
Performance
Both run the Apple A18 with practically the same performance.
Camera
The two camera systems are close on paper; the real difference is in processing and colour science.
Battery
iPhone 16 Plus's battery is 1,113 mAh larger (4,674 vs 3,561 mAh), about 31% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Charging speeds are similar.
Display
iPhone 16 Plus has the larger screen (6.7" vs 6.1").
Build & durability
iPhone 16 is 29 g lighter.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (6 years).
Specifications
| iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple A18 | Chipset | Apple A18 |
| 8 GB | RAM | 8 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.1" OLED | Display | 6.7" OLED |
| 60 Hz | Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| 2556×1179 (461 ppi) | Resolution | 2796×1290 (460 ppi) |
| 2,000 nits | Peak brightness | 2,000 nits |
| 48 MP | Main camera | 48 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | 12 MP |
| None | Telephoto | None |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 12 MP |
| 3,561 mAh | Battery | 4,674 mAh |
| 30 W | Wired charging | 30 W |
| 25 W | Wireless charging | 25 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 170 g | Weight | 199 g |
| 6 years | OS updates (estimated) | 6 years |
| $799 | Launch price | $899 |
| 2024-09 | Released | 2024-09 |
Official source: iPhone 16 · Official source: iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16
Pros
- Light at 170 g
- Lower price ($799)
Cons
- No optical telephoto
- Smaller battery
- 60Hz display
iPhone 16 Plus
Pros
- 4,674 mAh battery
- 6.7" screen
Cons
- No optical telephoto
- 60Hz display
- Heavier (199 g)
- Pricier ($899)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.