Apple iPhone 16 Plus Review: specs and features, camera quality test, gaming benchmark, user opinions and photos

Apple iPhone 16 Plus - the expected evolution

The most affordable phablet from the American company Apple was updated in September. Loyal fans understood perfectly well that the new product would hardly be noticeably better than its predecessor, and so it happened. The device pleases with improved technical characteristics, updated software, as well as a new touch button for controlling the camera for the line.

The appearance of the phone has undergone a number of minor changes. The photo module block has become vertical, the range of colors of metal and tempered glass cases has changed. Water protection according to IP68 standards has not disappeared anywhere, thanks to which the device can withstand falls and interaction with water and sand. The 6.7-inch OLED display is difficult to criticize. It also has an excellent resolution of 2796x1290 pixels for a diagonal, and natural color rendition. However, the 2000 nits brightness reserve is already far from the flagship, and the modest 60 Hz refresh rate is disappointing.

But the performance and energy efficiency of the latest proprietary A18 chipset are excellent. Together with 8 GB of RAM, it crosses the mark of one and a half million points of the AnTuTu benchmark, and in gaming applications it demonstrates a stable frame rate at any graphics settings. At the same time, throttling is small, the gadget heats up within reasonable limits, and the 4006 mAh battery often lasts for a couple of days. Wired charging is still disappointing (25 W), but there is a wireless alternative at 15 W. As for the amount of permanent memory, it offers a choice of 128/256/512 GB of ROM.

The telephoto lens is still a privilege of the Pro versions, but even without it, the main 48-megapixel sensor and 12-megapixel wide-angle lens cope with complex shooting scenarios. Detailing, color rendition of photos and videos in 8K resolution is close to that of camera phones. But it is recommended to approach distant objects independently for the reason stated above. Among the advantages, we also highlight contactless payment NFC, support for 5G networks by the modem, fantastically optimized iOS. As a result, smartphones will definitely appeal to lovers of large mobile assistants.