UAE Price
AED 3,599
India Price
₹89,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2024
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus 128GB is Apple's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Apple A18 (3 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4674 mAh battery. At AED 3,599 in the UAE and ₹89,900 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The iPhone 16 Plus 128GB excels with its 2000-nit HBM display for outdoor clarity, 48-hour battery endurance, and 25W wired charging that hits 50% in 30 minutes. Its Super Retina XDR OLED with 460 ppi delivers unmatched color accuracy for media consumption. This is for professionals who rely on all-day endurance during travel, need reliable 5G connectivity across UAE and India, and use MagSafe/Qi2 for seamless wireless charging. The weakness? Thermal throttling under sustained 4K video recording—performance drops after 12 minutes. In UAE at AED 3599, it’s competitive because no other 6.7-inch phone offers this blend of battery life, display, and iOS 18+ upgradability to iOS 26.4. In India at ₹89900, it’s overpriced: Samsung’s S24 Ultra offers superior camera versatility and 100W charging for ₹85000, making this iPhone a premium choice only for those locked into Apple’s ecosystem.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 4674 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 4674 mAh |
| Dual | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | 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 |
| 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 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame |
| 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) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Models | A3290, A3082, A3289, A3291, iPhone17,4 |
| SAR | 1.13 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.24 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 439.00 / £ 529.50 / € 622.00 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1727276 (v10) GeekBench: 7927 (v6) 3DMark: 4324 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1823 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.2 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 18:49h |
| Energy | Class B |
| Battery | 48:00h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C |
| Announced | 2024, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 20 |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.4 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the iPhone 16 Plus.
Yes, it remains a strong value in 2026 due to Apple’s long-term software support and reliable performance, making it a smart choice for users seeking a durable, future-proof device without upgrading annually.
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus 128GB is priced at AED 3599 in the UAE and is widely available through authorized Apple retailers and major electronics stores.
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus 128GB is priced at ₹89900 in India and can be purchased from official Apple stores and authorized online and offline retailers.
The camera delivers exceptional detail and color accuracy in both daylight and low light, with improved computational photography that enhances portrait and night mode shots.
The battery life lasts a full day with moderate to heavy use, supporting extended screen time, streaming, and app usage without needing a midday charge.
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