iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Plus
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- Battery and ChargingiPhone 16 Plus
- DesigniPhone 16
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 AppleiPhone 16No reviews yet |  AppleiPhone 16 PlusNo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | A18 | A18 |
| Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 4674 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Panel | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2796x1290 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nit | 2000 nit |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | A18 | A18 |
| Graphics Processor | Apple 5-core GPU | Apple 5-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Manufacturing Technology | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra Wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 2x | 2x |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 3561 mAh | 4674 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 170 g | 199 g |
| Thickness | 7.80 mm | 7.80 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back Surface | Color-infused glass | Color-infused glass |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Dual eSIM | Dual eSIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | IP68 |
| Biyometrik | Face ID | Face ID |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | iOS | iOS |
| Version | iOS 26 | iOS 26 |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
The two products are level on the compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.