iPhone · Apple Silicon · 2024
iPhone 16 Plus
The big standard iPhone with Camera Control, Apple Intelligence and an enormous battery, in fresh ultramarine and teal finishes.
Largest battery in a non-Pro iPhone to date.
iPhone 16e (2025)
iPhone 16 Plus: key facts
When was the iPhone 16 Plus released?
The iPhone 16 Plus arrived on September 20, 2024.
How much did the iPhone 16 Plus cost?
The iPhone 16 Plus launched at $899 in 2024, about $908 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A18 at 4.04 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2796×1290 display.
Why does the iPhone 16 Plus matter?
Largest battery in a non-Pro iPhone to date.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A18 · 4.04 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2796×1290 |
| GPU | Apple 5-core GPU |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Weight | 199 g |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 18 |
| Released | September 20, 2024 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $899 |
How the iPhone 16 Plus compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 4.04 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.8× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 32,800 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $899 in 2024, about $908 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
Its endurance again edged out the smaller Pro in everyday use.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11