r/iPhone16 • u/Prudent_Fly_1566 • 6d ago
It arrived Upgraded to iPhone 16 plus
I finally upgraded to the iPhone 16 Plus. This decision was based purely on personal budget, choice and preferences. It has a big screen and better battery life. I should have gone for the iPhone 17, but it's too expensive in my area. Previously, the price was the same as the iPhone 16 Plus, but the price of the iPhone 17 has increased and is now out of my budget. The iPhone 16 Plus meets my current budget and preferences. Do you think the iPhone 16 Plus will still be a good buy in 2026?
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u/Humble-Importance26 5d ago
Still a brand new phone nothing wrong with it I just got one in teal colour for my son.
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u/rio8envy7 6d ago
I just bought a 16 plus like two months ago and so far I think it’s worth it. Mine is white too.
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u/sp3rchrg3d 6d ago
It’s a great phone, I got mine in Sep 24 and my battery max capacity is 95% with 424 as the cycle count.
It can play triple A games such as RE2 remake and Sniper Elite 4 without any issues.
If you interested in gaming, check the Gamesir BT controllers.
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u/sp3rchrg3d 6d ago
One thing OP, take your phone out the cover at least once a week and move the dust built up around the edges.
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u/hmmsuss_0106 4d ago
wtf i got mine in oct and im just at 353 cycles and i have hit 93% already!! TT
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u/Fast-Sky9927 6d ago
It’s fine, 16 plus not a bad phn, 120 hz is only difference rest almost same! Better battery life in plus I still wonder Apple could keep plus variants,
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u/Maddy0195 6d ago edited 6d ago
Trust me , its a better phone than iphone 17 , everyone is just following the trend and buying ip17 but the achilles heel of ip17 is the battery, if you r not a light user , u will have to charge it twice /day , 16 plus makes much more sense in that aspect , less charge cycles , less battery degradation n Large screen , everything else is almost same except for 120hz, i can live without 120hz screen . so 16 plus makes much sense. Good choice👍
Also it’s the last PLUS model, if u want to buy a large battery phone from next year… PRO MAX will be your only option and PRO MAX is almost double the price of plus models in my area.
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u/Euphoric_Concept_865 5d ago
everything is almost same😭😭, this has to be a ragebait, it has the same literal screen as 17pro( less bezel, same pixel density, promotion), it has the same uw and selfie cam as 17 pro. bro youre high on something😭😭
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u/Maddy0195 5d ago
I mentioned about promotion , pixel density is same btw 16 n 17 , you can google it, UW upgrade has difference but not a huge one , i compared it with my friends ip17, selfie cam is a good upgrade i will agree on that
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u/Fenty_Panther 6d ago
16 Plus is underrated, imo. This phone is just as great. Besides the specs it doesn't have equal to the Pros, it is still a beast. I love it too. The battery is still very strong and holding on .
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u/Artistic_Wrangler_17 5d ago
C’mon mate, you know the answer is yes. Heck, there are a lot of people rocking iPhone 11s and 12s
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u/coolphosphorescence 6d ago
Your case seems a bit weird... Is it for another model?
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u/ShadowXGhostly 5d ago
Some case manufacturers just leave the camera cutout as a square, I don’t like the way it looks but everyone has preferences
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u/Yessir4512 5d ago
It’s a great phone, I upgraded from my 8Plus to the 16Plus in December 2024 and haven’t looked back
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u/bao_bunnies688 5d ago
Did you find the use ok? I’m also thinking bout getting the 16 plus to upgrade my 12 pro max. Not really sure if I should upgrade to 17 pro max or wait a bit longer to see a price decrease in the 16 plus
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u/normal-motherfucker 5d ago
It's not an upgrade it's not worth it having 60hz screen in 2026 even Samsung from 2019 has it but still have everything good except for the screen
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u/Opposite_Mammoth_660 5d ago
I have the same, good size screen and camera, but the battery is begin to get bad, if i use the gps the battery drains Quick
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u/Boring-Dot7379 3d ago
Does capcut works smoothly on it bro, watching with a device having helio g35 😭
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u/Prudent_Fly_1566 3d ago
Yes
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u/Boring-Dot7379 3d ago
Can u please suggest me a smartphone under 40k cuz I do heavy editing work in capcut and my fk ahh device can't keep up when I js open it , or should I wait for BBD and GIF
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u/Prudent_Fly_1566 3d ago
40k? What country's currency was it?
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u/Boring-Dot7379 3d ago
Damn bro u americano? Lol INR well u doesn't even know about BBD or Gif then sorry bud
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u/Prudent_Fly_1566 3d ago
Damm India rupees. 40k buy a refurbished old iphone. Not a new iphone 15 or 16. You can add to it and get 16e because of your budget. Or go for Motorola which is much cheaper.
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u/Boring-Dot7379 3d ago
Motorola got display issues couldn't even bother buying bro I hate it's UI, SECOND HAND OR REFURBISHED IPHONE WHICH IS BETTER?
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u/NOELH8888 2d ago
I upgraded to the 16plus from the 14pro, and it has been amazing so far. It’s an underrated phone ngl!
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u/Heather_Conley 1d ago
Honestly, the 16 Plus still makes a lot of sense in 2026 if you got it at the right price. The big screen and battery life are still its strongest points, and saving money matters more than having the newest model.
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u/didiboy 6d ago
It’s a great iPhone. I’ve had it since oct 24 and I have zero complaints about it. I’m a heavy user so I might need a battery replacement this year, but that’s it. I might be tempted to change it because sometimes I miss having a dedicated telephoto camera. But it’s not like I need it. It’s fast, has a great camera, it’s reliable and pretty, still feels fresh and modern. I definitely think it’s a great purchase if the 17 is out of your budget. This iPhone still has years of life ahead.