iPhone 16 Plus deals
The new iPhone 16 Plus is due on 9 September 2024, with AI-integrated features to redefine how we use our smartphones.
Key takeaways
Pre-order date
13th September
Price
- 128GB - £899
- 256 GB - £999
- 512GB - £1,199
Design
- 6.7-inch display
- Redesigned camera block
- New 'Camera Control' button
Apple Intelligence
New generative AI features powered by iOS 18 and A18 processing chip
iPhone 16 Plus - everything you need to know
The iPhone 16 Plus is a larger version of the standard iPhone 16 model for those who don’t want to spend extra on higher-performance features but still want a plus-sized screen.
iPhone 16 Plus specifications (predicted)
- Design: 6.7-inch display with a redesigned camera block, Action button, and Capture button.
- Cameras: 48MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide
- Processor: A18 chip, 256GB default storage
- Software: iOS 18
- AI features: Generative AI in several Apple apps, including Photos and Notes
- Colours: Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
- Other models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 16 Plus design and display
The most noticeable addition to the iPhone 16 Plus is the inclusion of the Action button that premiered in the iPhone 15 Pro and a new Camera Control button.
The Action button is fully customisable and allows you to set shortcut features that you can access with just a single tap; everything from flashlight controls to live translate options.
“The focus on enhancing AI capabilities to make everyday life easier is typical of Apple’s ‘wait and see’ strategy, where they often decide to take their time with a refined effort, rather than wade in on the latest tech trends.
“This unique delivery of deep AI integration into every aspect of the phone ensures Apple’s refresh can keep pace with key features touted at recent releases of Google’s Pixel and Samsung’s Galaxy devices alike.”
iPhone 16 Plus price
The iPhone 16 Plus is £100 more expensive than the standard iPhone 16
- £899 - 128GB of storage
- £999 - 256GB of storage
- £1,199 - 512 GB of storage
Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 Plus will be available on Friday, September 13th, and the devices will ship on September 20th.
iPhone 16 Plus processor
In previous releases, the iPhone and iPhone Plus have had lower-end processors than the Pro and Pro Max models. But with the heavy integration of Apple Intelligence across the entire range the iPhone 16 Plus is fitted with the newest A18 Bionic chip.
iPhone 16 Plus AI and software
The iPhone 16 Plus will ship with iOS18 pre-installed, and Apple Intelligence features will be rolled out throughout the year.
Some of the new features available on the iPhone 16 Plus include:
- redesigned Photos app
- customize the iPhone home screen
- improvements to Maps, Notes and other native apps
- AI writing tools,
- AI generative photo editing features
- An AI-powered version of Siri aided by ChatGPT
iPhone 16 Plus camera
The iPhone 16 Plus camera setup features a 48MP main camera with a 12MP ultrawide lens, which combines to offer 2x optical zoom, in addition to the selfie camera on the front.
The iPhone 16 Plus will feature the new Camera Control button, which turns your iPhone into a more traditional camera setup. You can use the Camera Control button to take photos, focus, zoom and change camera modes, all within the camera interface.
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Plus: What's the difference?
The only real difference between the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus is its size. While the standard iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch screen, the iPhone 16 Plus is 6.7 inches.
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