Apple’s iPhone 16 Plus, announced September 9, 2024, is the larger sibling of the iPhone 16, offering a bigger screen, longer battery life, and the same flagship experience without opting for Pro features.

Prices start at ₦900,000 – ₦1,345,000 for 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512GB models, with 8 GB RAM.

Battery

The iPhone 16 Plus boasts exceptional endurance, with up to 72 hours of mixed usage and nearly 16½ hours of continuous screen-on time in video tests. Its battery comfortably lasts around three days between charges.

Display

It features a 6.7″ Super Retina XDR OLED display at 60 Hz with a resolution around 2790 × 1290 and peak brightness of 2,000 nits.

Performance

The device runs on the Apple A18 chip (2 × 4.04 GHz + 4 × 2.42 GHz) built on a 3 nm node, paired with 8 GB of RAM. It provides around 30% faster CPU and 40% faster GPU performance compared to previous generations, and it’s future-ready for Apple Intelligence under iOS 18.

Storage

Storage options include 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. There is no expandable storage, but these capacities meet the demands of most users.

Connectivity

The iPhone 16 Plus supports 5G (sub‑6 GHz & mmWave), Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, UWB (via Apple U2 chip), NFC, Thread, satellite SOS, GNSS, and USB‑C. Its ingress protection rating is IP68 (up to 6 m for 30 min).

Cameras

Rear cameras comprise a 48 MP main sensor with OIS and a 12 MP ultra-wide unit. It supports improved macro photography, spatial photo/video capture, and in-sensor 2× crop zoom. The front-facing TrueDepth camera is 12 MP.

Design & Controls

The phone has a recycled aluminium frame and ceramic glass. It introduces the customizable Action Button (replacing the mute switch) and the Camera Control Button, allowing physical shutter control and zoom gestures.

Sound

Audio is delivered via stereo speakers with spatial audio support. No headphone jack is present; audio output relies on USB‑C or Bluetooth.

Final Note

The iPhone 16 Plus is ideal for users seeking a large-screen iPhone with massive battery life, flagship performance, and compact camera hardware, while avoiding Pro features like high-refresh displays or telephoto lenses. At 199 g, it’s lightweight for its size but may need two hands. Overall, it offers outstanding value between the standard and Pro lines.

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