iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Plus: which should you buy used?
The real differences between the 16 and the 16 Plus, what each costs QDN Certified today, and a short answer on which one to pick.
The short answer
These two are closer than the names suggest. The 16 Plus brings the bigger screen and longer battery life; the 16 answers with a lighter body. Decide on the one feature you would notice daily, then buy the cheaper of the two that has it.
What actually differs
Only the rows where the two phones are not identical. A tick marks the side that wins the row.
The 16 Plus has the bigger screen, 6.7″ against 6.1″. Bigger is better for video and reading; smaller is easier one-handed.
16 Plus wins
Battery: Apple rates the 16 Plus at up to 27 hours of video playback against 22 for the 16. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
16 Plus wins
The 16 is lighter: 170 g against 199 g.
16 wins
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Plus: full spec sheet
Apple’s published specifications. Highlighted rows differ.
- Released
- 20242024
- Display
- 6.1″, 60 Hz, Dynamic Island6.7″, 60 Hz, Dynamic Island
- Chip
- A18A18
- RAM
- 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)
- Rear cameras
- 2: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide2: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide
- Optical zoom
- No telephoto lensNo telephoto lens
- Battery
- Up to 22 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)Up to 27 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)
- Charging port
- USB-CUSB-C
- Frame
- AluminumAluminum
- Weight
- 170 g199 g
- 5G
- YesYes
- Satellite SOS
- YesYes
- Apple Intelligence
- YesYes
- Action button
- YesYes
- Camera Control
- YesYes
- Apple launch price
- $799$899
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Display | 6.1″, 60 Hz, Dynamic Island | 6.7″, 60 Hz, Dynamic Island |
| Chip | A18 | A18 |
| RAM | 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) | 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) |
| Rear cameras | 2: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide | 2: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide |
| Optical zoom | No telephoto lens | No telephoto lens |
| Battery | Up to 22 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) | Up to 27 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Weight | 170 g | 199 g |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite SOS | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes | Yes |
| Action button | Yes | Yes |
| Camera Control | Yes | Yes |
| Apple launch price | $799 | $899 |
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iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Plus: common questions
What is the biggest difference between the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus?
The 16 Plus has the bigger screen, 6.7″ against 6.1″. Bigger is better for video and reading; smaller is easier one-handed.
Is the iPhone 16 Plus worth the extra over the iPhone 16?
These two are closer than the names suggest. The 16 Plus brings the bigger screen and longer battery life; the 16 answers with a lighter body. Decide on the one feature you would notice daily, then buy the cheaper of the two that has it.
Which has the better camera, the iPhone 16 or the iPhone 16 Plus?
They share the same camera hardware (48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide), so photos look the same from both.
Which has the better battery?
Battery: Apple rates the 16 Plus at up to 27 hours of video playback against 22 for the 16. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
Do both support Apple Intelligence?
Yes, both the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus support Apple Intelligence.
How much do the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus cost used?
Right now: iPhone 16 from $658; iPhone 16 Plus out of stock. Each QDN listing is one specific phone with its storage, colour and battery health shown.
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Used iPhone 16 from $658
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