Head to head
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Plus
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- iPhone 16 Plus has the larger display (6.7" vs 6.1").
- iPhone 16 Plus carries the bigger battery (4,674 mAh vs 3,561 mAh).
- iPhone 16 is lighter (170 g vs 199 g).
- iPhone 16 is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $199 vs $229 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-20 |
| Display | 6.1" OLED Super Retina XDR | 6.7" OLED Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2796x1290 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Chip | A18 | A18 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Fusion wide (2x optical-quality) + 12MP ultrawide | 48MP Fusion wide (2x optical-quality) + 12MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 4674 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 20W+ wired (50% in 30 min), MagSafe 25W, Qi2 15W | USB-C, 20W+ wired (50% in 30 min), MagSafe 25W, Qi2 15W |
| Dimensions (mm) | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.80 | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.80 |
| Weight | 170 g | 199 g |
| Colors at launch | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB |
| OS at launch | iOS 18 | iOS 18 |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | eSIM only (US) | eSIM only (US) |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Black | Pink |
| Most-chosen storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $199 | $229 |
| Battery replacement | $99 | $99 |
FAQ
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Plus, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone 16 or the iPhone 16 Plus?
Both launched in 2024.
Which has the bigger battery?
The iPhone 16 Plus: 4,674 mAh vs 3,561 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $199 for the iPhone 16 and $229 for the iPhone 16 Plus at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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