Launch report · Apple
iPhone 16 Plus: A big screen and big battery without the Pro price.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2024·$899·Score 85/100
The iPhone 16 Plus pairs the longest battery life in the standard line with the fast A18 chip. The same 60 Hz screen that holds back the iPhone 16 is its one real weakness here too.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.7" OLED 60 Hz
Chipset
Apple A18
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
48 MP · f/1.6
Battery
4,674 mAh
Weight
199 g
What stands out
- Largest battery in the non-Pro iPhone line — excellent endurance.
- A18 chip keeps it fast and Apple-Intelligence-ready for years.
- Big, bright 6.7" display for media.
- Cheaper than a Pro Max by $300.
What to watch
- 60 Hz display at $899 is hard to defend.
- No telephoto lens.
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds.
- Charging slower than Android rivals.