Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
3category wins
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Faster chip
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2796 | 2622 |
| Resolution Width | 1290 | 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 | 2000 |
| PPI | 460 | 460 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) |
| Screen-to-body | 88 | 90.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) | Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A18 | Apple A18 Pro |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 3 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 18 | 18 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Apple iPhone 16 Pro +4%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Apple iPhone 16 Pro +3%AnTuTu
Apple iPhone 16 Plus +11%| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,431 | 3,570 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 8,638 | 8,923 |
| AnTuTu | 1,972,476 | 1,782,199 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4674 | 3582 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 25 | 25 |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) / eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) / eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Height (mm) | 160.9 | 149.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Weight (g) | 199 | 199 |
| Width (mm) | 77.8 | 71.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, September 09 | 2024, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 20 | Available. Released 2024, September 20 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3290 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3293 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3290 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3293 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Apple iPhone 16 Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus packs a 4674 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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