Explore the differences between the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 15 Plus. What has Apple upgraded and is it enough to make a difference?
When the iPhone 16 series was launched, the iPhone 16 Plus model received a lot of attention from users. With 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB versions, the iPhone 16 Plus stands out with its large screen, minimalist design and powerful performance. So is the iPhone 16 Plus much different from the iPhone 15 Plus?
Both the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 15 Plus measure 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.80 mm, but the iPhone 16 Plus is lighter at 199 grams compared to the iPhone 15 Plus's 201 grams. Both models use an aluminum frame and a tinted glass back.
The iPhone 16 Plus and 15 Plus both use an aluminum frame and a tinted glass back.
The biggest difference lies in the rear camera cluster: the iPhone 16 Plus switches from a diagonal camera design to a vertical design. In addition, the iPhone 16 Plus is equipped with an Action Button instead of the vibration slider on the iPhone 15 Plus, along with a completely new Camera Control. Both devices have a USB Type-C charging port and the Dynamic Island feature on the front.
The iPhone 16 Plus and 15 Plus both feature a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 2,796 x 1,290 pixels and a pixel density of 460 PPI. The maximum brightness of both iPhones reaches 2,000 nits, but the iPhone 16 Plus is capable of dimming down to a minimum of 1 nit.
Both iPhone models feature a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display.
The iPhone 16 Plus is powered by the new Apple A18 processor, while the iPhone 15 Plus uses the Apple A16 Bionic chip. Although the specifications of the two chips are similar, the Apple A18 has 30% faster CPU performance and is 30% more energy efficient than the A16 Bionic.
The GPU on the A18 is also 40% faster and 35% more power efficient. Both chips are built on a 3nm process, but the A18's machine learning capabilities are superior.
The iPhone 16 Plus features a 48 MP f/1.6 Fusion camera and a 12 MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera, while the iPhone 15 Plus has a 48 MP f/1.6 main camera and a 12 MP f/2.4 ultra-wide-angle camera.
The iPhone 16 Plus and 15 Plus both have a 48MP main camera cluster and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera.
Both support 2X optical zoom and produce high-resolution photos. However, the iPhone 16 Plus also supports macro photography and Spatial Photos, providing a richer photography experience.
There is no big difference in battery life between the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 15 Plus. The iPhone 16 Plus can watch videos for up to 27 hours and 24 hours when watching online, while the iPhone 15 Plus reaches 26 hours and 20 hours respectively.
The battery life of the 2 iPhones does not have a big difference.
Both iPhone models support up to 100 hours of music playback and are capable of fast charging via the MagSafe standard, with a maximum capacity of 25W on the iPhone 16 Plus and 15W on the iPhone 15 Plus.
In short, the iPhone 16 Plus offers many valuable upgrades compared to its predecessor, from design, performance to camera, promising to be an attractive choice for technology-loving users.
