iPhone · 2024
iPhone 16 Plus Technical specifications
Apple iPhone 16 Plus was introduced by Apple in 2024. It has a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display, the A18 chip and a 48MP main camera. Storage options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB. Colors: Black. Weight: 199 g.
- Display6.7″ OLED
- ChipA18
- Camera48MP
- Batteryup to 27 h
- Storage128GB–512GB
- Water resistanceIP68
- Black
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iPhone 16 Plus: key specifications
| Released | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.7″ OLED · Super Retina XDR · 2796 × 1290, 460 ppi |
| Chip | A18 chip · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Main camera | Advanced dual-camera system |
| Front camera | 12MP camera |
| Video | 4K Dolby Vision · up to 60 fps |
| Battery | up to 27 h (video playback) |
| Fast charging | 50% / 30 min (20W) |
| Wireless charging | MagSafe 25W · Qi2 25W |
| Connector | USB-C connector |
| Water resistance | IP68 · 6 m, 30 min |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm |
| Weight | 199 g |
| Biometrics | Face ID |
| SIM | Dual eSIM |
| Connectivity | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC · UWB · Thread |
| Operating System | iOS |
| Model Numbers | A3081, A3082 |
Models, storage and colors
Model Numbers
- A3081
- A3082
Where to find the model number: Settings → General → About, then tap the Model Number field.
Storage
- 128GB
- 256GB
- 512GB
Colors
- Black
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Finish
- Black
- White
- Pink
- Teal
- Ultramarine
- Aluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, Color-infused glass back (Black, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine)
Capacity
- 128GB
- 256GB
- 512GB
Size and Weight
- Width3.06 inches (77.8 mm)
- Height6.33 inches (160.9 mm)
- Depth0.31 inch (7.80 mm)
- Weight7.03 ounces (199 grams)
Display
- Super Retina XDR display
- 6.7‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display
- 2796‑by‑1290-pixel resolution at 460 ppi
- Dynamic Island
- HDR display
- True Tone
- Wide color (P3)
- Haptic Touch
- 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
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- 1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
- Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
- The iPhone 16 Plus display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.69 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant
- Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Chip
- A18 chip
- 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
- 5‑core GPU
- 16‑core Neural Engine
Camera
- Advanced dual-camera system
- 48MP Fusion Main26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor‑shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)
- Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels
- 12MP Ultra Wide13 mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture and 120° field of view, 100% Focus Pixels
- 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom range
- Digital zoom up to 10x
- Camera Control
- Sapphire crystal lens cover
- True Tone flash
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- Photonic Engine
- Deep Fusion
- Smart HDR 5
- Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control
- Portrait Lighting with six effects
- Night mode
- Panorama (up to 63MP)
- Latest-generation Photographic Styles
- Spatial photos
- Macro photography
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- Lens correction (Ultra Wide)
- Advanced red‑eye correction
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
- Photo geotagging
- Image formats capturedHEIF and JPEG
TrueDepth Camera
- 12MP camera
- ƒ/1.9 aperture
- Autofocus with Focus Pixels
- Retina Flash
- Photonic Engine
- Deep Fusion
- Smart HDR 5
- Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control
- Portrait Lighting with six effects
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- Animoji and Memoji
- Night mode
- Latest-generation Photographic Styles
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- Lens correction
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
- 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps
- Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps
- Time‑lapse video with stabilization
- Night mode Time-lapse
- QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision
- Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
- Spatial Audio and stereo recording
- Wind noise reduction
- Audio Mix
Video Recording
- 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 720p Dolby Vision video recording at 30 fps
- Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps
- Action mode up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
- Macro video recording, including slo-mo and time-lapse
- Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
- Spatial video recording at 1080p at 30 fps
- Time‑lapse video with stabilization
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- Night mode Time-lapse
- QuickTake video up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
- Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video (Fusion Main)
- Digital zoom up to 6x
- Audio zoom
- True Tone flash
- Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
- Continuous autofocus video
- Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
- Playback zoom
- Video formats recordedHEVC and H.264
- Spatial Audio and stereo recording
- Wind noise reduction
- Audio Mix
Power and Battery
- Video playbackUp to 27 hours
- Video playback (streamed)Up to 24 hours
- Audio playbackUp to 100 hours
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Fast-charge capableUp to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB‑C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)
MagSafe and Wireless Charging
- MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W
- Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W
- Magnet array
- Alignment magnet
- Accessory Identification NFC
- Magnetometer
Charging and Expansion
- USB-C connector with support for
- Charging
- DisplayPort
- USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
Cellular and Wireless
- Models A3081 and A3082
- FDD‑5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76)
- TDD‑5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79)
- 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261)
- FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
- TDD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53)
- UMTS/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
- GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
- 5G (sub‑6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO
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- Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO
- Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip
- Thread networking technology
- NFC with reader mode
- Express Cards with power reserve
- For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/iphone/cellular.
SIM Card
- Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)
- iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus use advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards).
Face ID
- Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
Sensors
- Face ID
- Barometer
- High dynamic range gyro
- High-g accelerometer
- Proximity sensor
- Dual ambient light sensors
Location
- GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou
- Digital compass
- Wi‑Fi
- Cellular
- iBeacon microlocation
Apple Intelligence
- Apple Intelligence is integrated across your apps and experiences to help you communicate, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple.
Siri
- Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more
- Activate hands‑free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” or use Type to Siri
- Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant
- Powered by Apple Intelligence, Siri is more natural and helpful
Video Calling
- FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi
- FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi
- SharePlay
- Screen sharing
- Portrait mode in FaceTime video
- Spatial Audio
- Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
- Zoom with rear-facing camera
Audio Calling
- FaceTime audio
- Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
- Wi‑Fi calling
- SharePlay
- Screen sharing
- Spatial Audio
- Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
Audio Playback
- Supported formats include AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
- Spatial Audio playback
- User‑configurable maximum volume limit
Video Playback
- Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and AV1
- HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG
- Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV
- Video mirroring and video out supportUp to 4K HDR through native DisplayPort output over USB-C or USB-C Digital AV Adapter (model A2119; adapter sold separately)
Peace of Mind
- Emergency SOS via satellite
- Crash Detection
- Roadside Assistance via satellite
- Messages via satellite
- Find My via satellite
Apple Pay
- Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web
- Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash
- Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac
- Pay for your ride using Express Transit
External Buttons and Connectors
- Volume up/down
- Action button
- Camera Control
- Side button
- USB-C connector
- Built‑in microphones
- Built‑in stereo speaker
- Action button features
- Silent Mode, Focus, Camera, Visual Intelligence, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Recognize Music, Translate, Magnifier, Controls, Shortcut, or Accessibility
- Camera controls
- Exposure, Depth, Zoom, Cameras, Styles, Tone
Operating System
- iOS
- iOS is the world’s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features and designed to protect your privacy.
- iPhone User Guide
Privacy
- iPhone is built from the ground up to protect your personal information. Every iPhone has secure facial authentication. Apps need your permission to track your activity across other companies’ apps or websites. Your iMessages and FaceTime video calls are encrypted end‑to‑end. And much more.
Accessibility
- Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, speech, and cognitive needs help you get the most out of your iPhone — in the ways that work best for you.
- Features include
- VoiceOver
- Zoom
- Magnifier
- Voice Control
- Switch Control
- AssistiveTouch
- Eye Tracking
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- RTT and TTY support
- Closed Captions
- Live Captions
- Personal Voice
- Live Speech
- Type to Siri
- Vocal Shortcuts
- Spoken Content
Built-in Apps
- App Store
- Books
- Calculator
- Calendar
- Camera
- Clock
- Compass
- Contacts
- FaceTime
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- Files
- Find My
- Fitness
- Freeform
- Games
- GarageBand
- Health
- Home
- iMovie
- iTunes Store
- Journal
- Keynote
- Magnifier
- Maps
- Measure
- Messages
- Music
- News
- Notes
- Numbers
- Pages
- Passwords
- Phone
- Photos
- Podcasts
- Preview
- Reminders
- Safari
- Settings
- Shortcuts
- Stocks
- Tips
- Translate
- TV
- Voice Memos
- Wallet
- Watch
- Weather
- For a complete list of Apple apps available on iPhone, see apple.com/apps.
Rating for Hearing Aids
- Hearing Aid Compatible
System Requirements
- Apple Account (required for some features)
- Internet access
- Syncing to a Mac or PC requires
- macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder
- macOS High Sierra 10.13 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.8 or later
- Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (free download from apple.com/itunes/download)
Environmental Requirements
- Operating ambient temperature32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
- Nonoperating temperature−4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
- Relative humidity5% to 95% noncondensing
- Operating altitudetested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
Languages
- Language support
- English (Australia, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional – Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Spain), Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Kazakh, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
In the Box
- iPhone 16 Plus
- USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)
- Documentation
- As part of our efforts to reach carbon neutrality by 2030, iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus do not include a power adapter or EarPods. Included in the box is a USB‑C Charge Cable that supports fast charging and is compatible with USB‑C power adapters and computer ports.We encourage you to use any compatible USB‑C power adapter. If you need a new Apple power adapter or headphones, they are available for purchase.
iPhone and the Environment
- iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are designed to reduce environmental impact:20
- See the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus Product Environmental Report (PDF)
- Progress toward Apple 2030
- More than 30% recycled content
- 30% emissions reductions against business-as-usual scenario as modeled by Apple
- Materials
- 100% recycled aluminum in the thermal substructure
- 100% recycled cobalt in the battery
- Over 95% recycled lithium in the battery — a first for Apple
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- 100% recycled gold wire in all cameras and Camera Control
- 100% recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards, the USB‑C connector, and multiple small parts
- 100% recycled copper in multiple printed circuit boards, and 100% recycled copper foil and wire in the inductive charger
- 100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards
- 100% recycled tungsten and copper wire in the Taptic Engine
- 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
- 85% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
- 80% recycled steel in multiple components (including the Taptic Engine, speaker, multiple small parts, and the display support plate)
- At least 50% recycled plastic in 20 components
- 100% fiber-based packaging
- 64% recycled content in fiber packaging
- Energy
- Over 30% of manufacturing electricity for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus is sourced from renewable electricity
- Exceeds U.S. Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems
- Waste
- No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program
- Smarter chemistry
- Arsenic-free glass
- Mercury-, BFR-, and PVC-free
Apple iPhone 16 Plus technical specifications
This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple iPhone 16 Plus, including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.
Use this information to compare Apple devices, identify the exact model, check compatibility and verify key hardware features before service, repair, resale or purchase.
iPhone 16 Plus — FAQ
What year was Apple iPhone 16 Plus released?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus was released in 2024.
What is the display size of Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus has 6.7″ OLED Super Retina XDR (2796 × 1290, 460 ppi).
What chip does Apple iPhone 16 Plus use?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus uses A18 chip, 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine.
What storage capacities are available for Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
Available storage capacities include 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.
What are the model numbers for Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
Known model numbers include A3081, A3082.
Is Apple iPhone 16 Plus water resistant?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus has IP68 rating according to the saved technical specifications.
What colors does Apple iPhone 16 Plus come in?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus is available in Black.
What are the dimensions and weight of Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm and weighs 199 g.
How long does the Apple iPhone 16 Plus battery last?
Battery life of Apple iPhone 16 Plus: up to 27 h (video playback).
What camera does Apple iPhone 16 Plus have?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus camera: Advanced dual-camera system.
Does Apple iPhone 16 Plus support 5G?
Yes, Apple iPhone 16 Plus supports 5G. Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB, Thread.
