It's simple to overlook ‘Plus,' however it's the very best worth iPhone 16.
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The iPhone 16 designs have actually made a splash this year, especially the iPhone 16 Plus. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon/ Mashable
The iPhone 16 Plus provides the very best value.
Do not get me incorrect.
After evaluating all 4 iPhone 16 gadgets, it's not a surprise that the iPhone 16 Pro Max stuck out as the very best of the whole lineup. It lasted more than 25 hours on a single charge, according to our internal battery life test. Its runtime, alone, makes it a leading choice amongst the brand-new iPhone 16 gadgets.
iPhone 16 Plus in “Pink” Credit: Kimberly Gedeon/ Mashable
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is practically as pricey as your regular monthly lease, setting you back at least $1,200.
The concern is, what's the next finest phone in the iPhone 16 household? The iPhone 16 Plus.
iPhone 16 Plus is the next finest thing
Unlike the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the iPhone 16 Plus didn't smash our battery life record– however it's still beautiful power effective. The iPhone 16 Plus' runtime exposed that it has the second-best battery life of the whole iPhone 16 lineup. Plus, it has the third-best battery life of any phone Mashable has actually ever evaluated.
Here are the existing rankings:
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iPhone 16 Pro Max – 25 hours and 17 minutes
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iPhone 16 Plus – 18 hours and 53 minutes
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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL – 18 hours and 50 minutes
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iPhone 16 Pro – 18 hours and 17 minutes
The iPhone 16 Plus has a beginning rate of $899. While the $799 entry-level iPhone 16 is the most affordable design you can get, you'll lose on more than 2 hours of battery life. It lasts a little bit more than 16 hours on a charge. This isn't half bad, however its rival, Pixel 9, lasts practically 3 hours longer.
Aside from battery life, let me provide you 4 more factors to think about the iPhone 16 Plus.
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The iPhone 16 Plus likewise features the brand-new Camera Control button, which is set to end up being the brand-new Visual Intelligence secret later on this year. (Visual Intelligence will let you point at any item with your cam, and AI will begin to offer you info about the topic.)
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It has a harder screen with a second-generation Ceramic Shield screen.
