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.
iPhone 16 Plus: key facts
When was the iPhone 16 Plus released?
The iPhone 16 Plus was released in 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 are the iPhone 16 Plus’s specs?
The iPhone 16 Plus used a Apple A18 running at 4.04 GHz, with 8 GB of memory and 128 GB of storage. It ran iOS 18.
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).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
Its endurance again edged out the smaller Pro in everyday use.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25