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iPhone 16
A familiar 6.1-inch upgrade reference.
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YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF
Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone 16 if…
- you want a lighter phone: 170 g vs 199 g Source: iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK (opens in a new tab)
- you want a narrower body: 71.6 vs 77.8 mm Source: iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.1″ screen Source: iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK (opens in a new tab)
Choose the iPhone 16 Plus if…
- you want a longer claimed video playback: up to 27 vs 22 hours (manufacturer claims) Source: iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.7″ screen Source: iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
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—Camera—
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iPhone 16 Plus
6.7″ · OLED · Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESMore evidence is needed.
Change what matters An overall lead needs at least 2 scored categories verified on both phones; only battery can be compared here. Compare the actual figures below.
Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring
Display, Camera scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.
THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown; scores cover published capabilities only. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
Not verified for either phone, so not charted: Refresh rate. Missing evidence is not a difference.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
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Published video playback
Manufacturer video-playback claims use stated test conditions; they are not measured everyday battery life.
iPhone 16 Plus
0.6″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 16
- 6.1″
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
8 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Published video playback
In Visual factsiPhone 1622 hours
iPhone 16 Plus27 hours
Sources
iPhone 16
Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Published audio playback
iPhone 1680 hours
iPhone 16 Plus100 hours
Sources
iPhone 16
Uses the separately labelled audio duration; it is not video or mixed-use endurance.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
iPhone 162556 × 1179
iPhone 16 Plus2796 × 1290
Sources
iPhone 16
Pixel width and height are transcribed from the labelled display resolution rather than calculated from diagonal size.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Screen size
iPhone 166.1 in
iPhone 16 Plus6.7 in
Sources
iPhone 16
Uses the advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area or the standard-rectangle diagonal.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Published streamed video playback
iPhone 1618 hours
iPhone 16 Plus24 hours
Sources
iPhone 16
Uses the separately labelled streamed-video duration, retaining its different workload.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Height
iPhone 16147.6 mm
iPhone 16 Plus160.9 mm
Sources
iPhone 16
Uses the labelled height in millimetres; neither the source width nor its inch value is substituted.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Show 2 more verified differences
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 16170 g
iPhone 16 Plus199 g
Sources
iPhone 16
Apple lists device grams, not parcel mass or the weight of accessories. Size and weight can vary with configuration and manufacture.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone 1671.6 mm
iPhone 16 Plus77.8 mm
Sources
iPhone 16
Uses the labelled chassis width. A larger value is not inherently preferable.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone 16147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
iPhone 16 Plus160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
iPhone 16
Each labelled dimension was checked individually, then deliberately reordered to height × width × depth. Configuration/manufacturing variation remains possible.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Compared regional model
iPhone 16UK A3287 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
iPhone 16 PlusUK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Sources
iPhone 16
The UK specification identifies A3287, with physical nano-SIM and eSIM. This model identity does not establish retailer stock or network-provider support.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiersiPhone 16 Plus
US A3082 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiersThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (26)
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
Front auto image stabilisation is listed without an optical mechanism. It does not establish front optical stabilisation.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery capacity
iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
The source describes a lithium-ion battery and endurance claims without stating mAh. Capacity is not reverse-calculated from playback.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
20W and30W describe adapter/test setups, not a published maximum handset input. The device-input field stays unknown.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum refresh rate
iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
The checked exact-model source omits a numeric refresh maximum. It remains unknown rather than being filled with an assumed 60Hz.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
The retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM capacity
iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
Neither storage capacity nor processor-core counts establish RAM capacity. No third-party estimate is substituted.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
Not published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 16No
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
Apple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.
iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GBiPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Update support
iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16 PlusA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
Sources
iPhone 16
The checked source lists iOS without a model-specific support end date or guaranteed future upgrade count. This is a disclosed gap, not a support-duration score.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
Not verified for this exact model.
iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GBApple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action mode recording
iPhone 16Up to 2.8K at 60 fps
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
The Action-mode resolution and frame rate are retained together, not compared as ordinary4K recording.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem model
iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
The checked iPhone16 specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Ultra Wideband chip is a separate component, and no third-party modem estimate is substituted.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Body and cover materials
iPhone 16Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield front · colour-infused glass back
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
The finish section identifies the materials for the selected Ultramarine finish. Material names do not prove comparative drop or scratch resistance.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
DisplayPort video output
iPhone 16Yes
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
Apple explicitly lists DisplayPort as a USB-C capability. A missing output detail on a contender is not verified non-support.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dynamic Island
iPhone 16Yes
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
Dynamic Island is expressly listed for this model. A notch on another model or omitted evidence there is not itself an established negative.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone 16No
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GBiPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Log recording
iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
The checked recording list does not establish a named log capture format. No negative or pro-workflow score is manufactured.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Macro photography
iPhone 16Yes
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
Macro photography is expressly listed; it is not inferred merely from an ultra-wide camera.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Macro video recording
iPhone 16Yes
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
Macro video including slo-mo and time-lapse is expressly listed in rear recording.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published minimum brightness
iPhone 161 nits
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
The minimum is explicitly listed. It is a capability claim, not a measured low-light comfort score.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
ProRes recording
iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes. Omission alone is not proof that all app or external workflows are impossible.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
iPhone 166.12 in
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
Apple separately publishes the standard-rectangle diagonal. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area; it does not replace nominal screen size.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
The checked charging/connector inventories do not establish reverse wireless charging. USB-C accessory charging is a different capability; missing confirmation is not a verified negative.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Spatial video recording
iPhone 161080p at 30 fps
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
The source explicitly lists spatial video with its own resolution and frame rate. It does not establish every display/playback workflow.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Typical maximum brightness
iPhone 161000 nits
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
Apple labels this maximum as typical. It is a different measurement basis from HDR and outdoor peak.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
US model distinction
iPhone 16US A3081 · eSIM only
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
The model index identifies the separate US A3081 and explicitly says there is no US SIM tray. The US SIM section excludes physical SIM cards; US facts are not substituted into UK data.
Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersiPhone 16 technical specifications — USiPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K recording
iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16
An omitted8K mode is not an explicit non-support statement. No negative capability is fabricated.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB connector and data transfer
iPhone 16USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
iPhone 16 PlusUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Sources
iPhone 16
Connector shape and explicit USB 2 data limit are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced; no measured transfer speed or USB 3 capability is inferred.
iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKiPhone 16 Plus
Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsOne source states more detail of the same fact; the shared details match. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
38 shared fields have the same recorded value.
WHAT THE SCORE COVERS
Score breakdown
Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.
iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus
Display explainedNot enough evidence to score
iPhone 16: Apple publishes 460 ppi and a 2,000-nit outdoor peak, but the checked primary specifications do not give a numeric internal-display refresh rate. The v1 display score is withheld because that required input is unverified.
iPhone 16 Plus: Required display inputs are incomplete.
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Full specifications
All specs77 specificationsiPhone 16iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16iPhone 16 PlusWeightDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
170g
Apple lists device grams, not parcel mass or the weight of accessories. Size and weight can vary with configuration and manufacture.
199g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
WidthDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
71.6mm
Uses the labelled chassis width. A larger value is not inherently preferable.
77.8mm
Thickness
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
7.8mm
Uses the labelled depth as chassis thickness, without inventing camera-bump depth.
7.8mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)Each labelled dimension was checked individually, then deliberately reordered to height × width × depth. Configuration/manufacturing variation remains possible.
160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
147.6 mmUses the labelled height in millimetres; neither the source width nor its inch value is substituted.
160.9 mm
Form factor
Sources
slabThe physical model description and single-screen rigid device identify the slab form. This is not a product-quality rating.
slab
Colour
UltramarineUltramarine is an explicit finish and the existing maintained image/configuration. No new retail SKU or stock status is inferred from the colour.
Ultramarine
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
6.1″
Uses the advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area or the standard-rectangle diagonal.
6.7″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · This is the separately labelled outdoor peak, not typical or HDR brightness and not an independent measurement.
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
460 ppi
Apple publishes 460 ppi directly. A calculation using the rounded 6.1-inch diagonal is not substituted.
460 ppi
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
6.1-inch OLED · 2556 × 1179The marketed diagonal, explicit OLED technology and pixel resolution are retained together; rounded-corner rectangle size is a separate measurement.
6.7-inch OLED · 2796 × 1290
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
6.12 inApple separately publishes the standard-rectangle diagonal. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area; it does not replace nominal screen size.
Not verified
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
2556 × 1179Pixel width and height are transcribed from the labelled display resolution rather than calculated from diagonal size.
2796 × 1290
Dynamic Island
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
YesDynamic Island is expressly listed for this model. A notch on another model or omitted evidence there is not itself an established negative.
Not verified
HDR peak brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
1600 nitsUses the separately labelled HDR peak; no outdoor-peak figure is substituted.
1600 nits
Typical maximum brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
1000 nitsApple labels this maximum as typical. It is a different measurement basis from HDR and outdoor peak.
Not verified
Published minimum brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
1 nitsThe minimum is explicitly listed. It is a capability claim, not a measured low-light comfort score.
Not verified
DisplayPort video output
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
YesApple explicitly lists DisplayPort as a USB-C capability. A missing output detail on a contender is not verified non-support.
Not verified
Native telephoto reach
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The model index explicitly names two physical cameras, Fusion Main and Ultra Wide. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, so this complete inventory contains no dedicated telephoto lens.
No dedicated lensDedicated native telephoto reach · No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
Rear camera modules
2
The model description explicitly names two physical rear cameras: Ultra Wide and Fusion. The enabled2x crop is not another module.
2
Camera system
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensorThe source names two physical cameras. Its enabled 12MP 2x Telephoto mode uses the Fusion main camera, rather than creating a third physical module.
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Front camera
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocusMegapixels, aperture and autofocus are read from TrueDepth, not copied from the rear main camera.
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Front camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed for TrueDepth; no focusing-speed or image-quality claim is inferred.
Yes
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
YesSensor-shift optical image stabilisation is explicitly attached to Fusion Main. It is not transferred to every lens.
Yes
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
YesThe positive rear-system flag is scoped to the evidenced Fusion Main lens; the ultra-wide is not assumed to have OIS.
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
YesContinuous autofocus video is explicitly listed. The boolean records support, not focusing speed or every possible still-image mode.
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Main camera aperture
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Fixed f/1.6Fusion Main lists one f/1.6 aperture, separately from the ultra-wide f/2.2. No aperture or camera-quality winner is inferred.
Fixed f/1.6
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
60 fpsThe rear 4K Dolby Vision list tops out at 60 fps. This is separate from Cinematic, Action and front-camera modes.
60 fpsDolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
60 fpsThe TrueDepth recording list separately publishes 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps; rear modes are not substituted.
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
30 fpsRear Cinematic mode explicitly supports up to 4K HDR at 30 fps. Cinematic video stabilisation is a separate feature.
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
Camera Control
YesCamera Control is expressly identified in the physical model description, button list and camera section. Its absence on a contender cannot be assumed from missing evidence.
Yes
Main-sensor optical-quality framing
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
2×Apple explicitly describes the main-sensor enabled 2× mode separately from the physical dual-camera system. It is not a dedicated 2× lens.
2×Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
22 hours
Published video playback · Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.
27 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
Wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
YesMagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging are explicitly listed; presence does not establish any measured charging time.
Yes
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Up to 22 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WManufacturer playback and approximate charging tests are separate claims. Adapter wattage is not maximum handset input; compatible wireless equipment is required.
Up to 27 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
Published streamed video playbackDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
18 hoursUses the separately labelled streamed-video duration, retaining its different workload.
24 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Published audio playbackDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
80 hoursUses the separately labelled audio duration; it is not video or mixed-use endurance.
100 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Time to around 50% charge
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
30 minutesApple states up to 50% in around 30 minutes with an adapter rated at 20 W or higher and a USB-C cable. This is not full-charge time or a sustained charging rate.
30 minutesApple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
25 WThe current source states MagSafe up to 25 W, with compatible equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher in its stated test. This is not average charging power.
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
25 WThe current source separately lists Qi2 up to 25 W. It remains a distinct protocol claim; unsupported adapter/firmware details are not invented.
25 WThe current Apple UK specification lists Qi2 up to 25 W. Compatible charger, adapter and software conditions apply; this is not the rate of every wireless charger.
MagSafe support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Update support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Not verifiedThe checked source lists iOS without a model-specific support end date or guaranteed future upgrade count. This is a disclosed gap, not a support-duration score.
A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iOSThe heading does not specify the installed version. Storage and AI footnotes mentioning later versions do not change it into a launch-version claim.
iOSSpecification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
YesSupport is explicit. Language/region restrictions, iOS 27 English Siri AI beta and server-use limits remain; shared software eligibility is not a successor-only upgrade.
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Chipset
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineThe Chip section explicitly lists this A18 configuration. Its five GPU cores must remain distinguishable from the four-core A18 in 16e; this is not a measured speed claim.
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configuration
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
256 GB storage256GB is an explicit storage option for the existing selected configuration. Apple does not publish RAM GB here; storage is not RAM.
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK A3287 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMThe UK specification identifies A3287, with physical nano-SIM and eSIM. This model identity does not establish retailer stock or network-provider support.
UK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3082 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
US model distinction
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
US A3081 · eSIM onlyThe model index identifies the separate US A3081 and explicitly says there is no US SIM tray. The US SIM section excludes physical SIM cards; US facts are not substituted into UK data.
Not verified
Storage capacity
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
256 GB256GB is listed among available capacities. Usable free space is lower and depends on software; storage tiers are configurations, not model-generation gains.
256 GB
Panel technology
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
OLEDThe source explicitly identifies OLED. No measured contrast, motion or panel-quality result is inferred.
OLED
Body and cover materials
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield front · colour-infused glass backThe finish section identifies the materials for the selected Ultramarine finish. Material names do not prove comparative drop or scratch resistance.
Not verified
eSIM only (UK configuration)
NoThe UK model explicitly supports a physical nano-SIM, establishing that it is not eSIM-only. The different US model remains separate.
No
Ingress protection claim
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
IP68The claim is a controlled IEC 60529 test at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. It is not a permanent waterproof guarantee or liquid-damage warranty.
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
Action mode recording
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Up to 2.8K at 60 fpsThe Action-mode resolution and frame rate are retained together, not compared as ordinary4K recording.
Not verified
Spatial video recording
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
1080p at 30 fpsThe source explicitly lists spatial video with its own resolution and frame rate. It does not establish every display/playback workflow.
Not verified
Macro photography
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
YesMacro photography is expressly listed; it is not inferred merely from an ultra-wide camera.
Not verified
Macro video recording
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
YesMacro video including slo-mo and time-lapse is expressly listed in rear recording.
Not verified
USB connector and data transfer
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sConnector shape and explicit USB 2 data limit are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced; no measured transfer speed or USB 3 capability is inferred.
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
Wireless connectivity
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. These capabilities belong to UK A3287. Wi-Fi7/UWB availability and network/provider support remain region-dependent; no measured throughput is asserted.
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.
Device unlock
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Face IDFace ID is explicitly enabled by TrueDepth for facial recognition. Longer TrueDepth wording on another phone is not a new unlock method.
Face ID
Included accessories
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not includedThe exact box list and explicit exclusion paragraph are used, without substituting refurbished packaging or a retailer bundle.
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Action button
YesThe exact model description and controls list identify the physical Action button. It is not inferred from a neighbouring generation.
Yes
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
YesThe named emergency service is explicitly listed. Service, region and connection limitations prevent a blanket rescue or network guarantee.
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Crash Detection
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
YesCrash Detection is explicitly listed. It is support for the feature, not a detection-accuracy or emergency-response guarantee.
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Headphone jack
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
NoApple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
NoApple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Show unverified (11)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Not verifiedThe checked exact-model source omits a numeric refresh maximum. It remains unknown rather than being filled with an assumed 60Hz.
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
8K video recording
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Not verified8K recording · An omitted8K mode is not an explicit non-support statement. No negative capability is fabricated.
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone 16iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GBApple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM capacity
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Not verifiedNeither storage capacity nor processor-core counts establish RAM capacity. No third-party estimate is substituted.
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Not verified20W and30W describe adapter/test setups, not a published maximum handset input. The device-input field stays unknown.
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Battery capacity
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Not verifiedThe source describes a lithium-ion battery and endurance claims without stating mAh. Capacity is not reverse-calculated from playback.
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked charging/connector inventories do not establish reverse wireless charging. USB-C accessory charging is a different capability; missing confirmation is not a verified negative.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Not verifiedFront auto image stabilisation is listed without an optical mechanism. It does not establish front optical stabilisation.
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Cellular modem model
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked iPhone16 specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Ultra Wideband chip is a separate component, and no third-party modem estimate is substituted.
Not verified
ProRes recording
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes. Omission alone is not proof that all app or external workflows are impossible.
Not verified
Log recording
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked recording list does not establish a named log capture format. No negative or pro-workflow score is manufactured.
Not verified
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 16
256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026
Your weighted score64.2 / 100Selected categories: Battery.
(64.19 × 1) ÷ 1
DisplayNot scored
Apple publishes 460 ppi and a 2,000-nit outdoor peak, but the checked primary specifications do not give a numeric internal-display refresh rate. The v1 display score is withheld because that required input is unverified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Verified maximum internal-display refresh rate.
CameraNot scored
Verified lens and video capabilities remain visible. A complete audit of the four pro-workflow inputs required by the v1 model is not included, so no camera score is inferred.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete verification of the four model-defined pro workflows.
Battery64.2 / 100
Uses Apple's up-to 22-hour local-video claim and up-to-50%-in-around-30-minutes charging claim. Cross-brand confidence is low because manufacturer test methods differ.
Selected weight: 1.
low confidence · 100% model coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 22
62.86 × 65% = 40.86Apple's up-to 22-hour local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Test methods differ across manufacturers.
Apple Support UKApple UKManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33Derived from Apple's up-to-50%-in-around-30-minutes claim using a 20W-or-higher USB-C adapter. This is not a sustained charging measurement.
Apple Support UKCategory score = 40.86 + 23.33 = 64.19
PerformanceNot scored
No comparable independently measured CPU, GPU or sustained-performance results are included in this official-spec entry.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements.
LongevityNot scored
The checked Apple UK material does not publish a fixed model-specific duration of software support.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Published model-specific software-support duration.
Specifications & verification
Weight170 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple lists device grams, not parcel mass or the weight of accessories. Size and weight can vary with configuration and manufacture.
AppleWidth71.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Uses the labelled chassis width. A larger value is not inherently preferable.
AppleThickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Uses the labelled depth as chassis thickness, without inventing camera-bump depth.
AppleDisplay size6.1 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Uses the advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area or the standard-rectangle diagonal.
ApplePeak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
This is the separately labelled outdoor peak, not typical or HDR brightness and not an independent measurement.
AppleClaimed video playback22 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple states up to 50% in around 30 minutes with an adapter rated at 20 W or higher and a USB-C cable. This is not full-charge time or a sustained charging rate. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
AppleWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging are explicitly listed; presence does not establish any measured charging time.
AppleHeadphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence
Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Apple Support UKExpandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence
Apple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.
Apple Support UKeSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence
The UK model explicitly supports a physical nano-SIM, establishing that it is not eSIM-only. The different US model remains separate.
AppleIP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The claim is a controlled IEC 60529 test at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. It is not a permanent waterproof guarantee or liquid-damage warranty.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple publishes 460 ppi directly. A calculation using the rounded 6.1-inch diagonal is not substituted.
AppleNative telephoto reach0×Calculated from sources · medium confidence
The model index explicitly names two physical cameras, Fusion Main and Ultra Wide. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, so this complete inventory contains no dedicated telephoto lens.
AppleAppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple explicitly describes the main-sensor enabled 2× mode separately from the physical dual-camera system. It is not a dedicated 2× lens.
AppleRear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The model description explicitly names two physical rear cameras: Ultra Wide and Fusion. The enabled2x crop is not another module.
AppleAppleManufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources6
- iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GBApple Support UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- iPhone 16 — Technical SpecificationsApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 PlusApple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
- Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
- iPhone 16 technical specifications — USApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026
Your weighted score73.5 / 100Selected categories: Battery.
(73.47 × 1) ÷ 1
DisplayNot scored
Required display inputs are incomplete.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable display specifications.
CameraNot scored
Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.
Battery73.5 / 100
Uses the listed playback mode and short charging claim. Manufacturer protocols differ; this is not measured endurance.
Selected weight: 1.
low confidence · 100% model coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 27
77.14 × 65% = 50.14Manufacturer claim.
AppleManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
AppleCategory score = 50.14 + 23.33 = 73.47
PerformanceNot scored
Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Independent benchmarks.
LongevityNot scored
The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.
Specifications & verification
Weight199 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
AppleWidth77.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
ApplePeak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
AppleRear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
- iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- iPhone 16 Plus — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
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