It’s time: meet the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus

Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently, you’ll know that Apple announced the new iPhone 16 Series on 9 September 2024. The range of shiny, innovative devices include the iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16.

All 4 phones are packed with features and you can’t go wrong with any of them. But there are some differences which may affect which one’s right for you. We’ll help you decide.

Both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus use Apple Intelligence [1] (coming December 2024). Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. Basically, it gets to know you and brings the best out of every iPhone 16 model.

And the best thing is, thanks to cutting edge computer science, you don’t have to worry about your data – the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max all have unbeatable privacy and security.

So, all that’s a good start. But beyond Apple Intelligence, you might be wondering about the differences between the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus. Let’s take a look at the 2 devices and see how they stack up against each other.

Both phones have a sturdy, aerospace-grade aluminium design with a Super Retina XDR [2] display. The only difference between the iPhone 16 and the 16 Plus in this area is the screen size – the iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch display, while the 16 Plus comes in at 6.7-inches.

But regardless of size, both screens are remarkably durable and have the latest-generation Ceramic Shield that’s twice as tough as any other smartphone glass.

Whether you go for the iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus, you’ll still get the improved action button – that gives you a fast track to your favourite features.

Just press and hold to launch the action you want – the flashlight, a voice memo, silent mode and more.

You can take total Camera Control with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. Basically, you’ll be able to access and use things like zoom or depth of field to help you take amazing pics in record time.

Both phones also have an improved Ultra Wide camera with autofocus, letting you take extremely detailed macro photos and videos. The 16 and 16 Plus can also call upon the 48MP Fusion camera for stunning high-resolution images.

The great news is that both devices come with the Supersmart A18 chip. The A18 jumps two generations ahead of the A16 Bionic chip in iPhone 15. The A18 chip:

·       Enables Apple Intelligence

·       Powers advanced photo and video features

·       Unlocks console-level gaming

·       Enables power efficiency

The iPhone 16 Plus works with the A18 to chip to deliver a big boost in battery life, offering up to 27 hours of video playback [3]. The iPhone 16 is also impressive, offering up to 22 hours of video playback. And both can be charged via USB-C or with a MagSafe charger for faster wireless charging [4].

We love both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, so it’s all a matter of preference. While the iPhone 16 is very compact and capable, the 16 Plus gives you a huge screen and a great performance without all the super-advanced features.

And don’t forget, you can always choose to go pro with the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro if you prefer. Or maybe even something from the iPhone 15 series?

Whichever device you prefer, enjoy it with an affordable Three Your Way plan on the UK’s Fastest 5G Network. Whichever device you prefer, enjoy it on the UK’s Fastest 5G Network. 

1. Apple Intelligence will be available in beta on all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, with Siri and device language set to U.S. English, as an iOS 18 update in October 2024. UK English support available December 2024. Some features and additional languages will be coming over the course of the next year.

2. The displays have rounded corners. When measured as a rectangle, the screen is 6.12 inches (iPhone 16), 6.69 inches (iPhone 16 Plus), 6.27 inches (iPhone 16 Pro) or 6.86 inches (iPhone 16 Pro Max) diagonally. Actual viewable area is less.

3. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/uk/batteries for more information.

4. Accessories sold separately.