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Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine

Aluminum design
Ceramic Shield front
Colour-infused glass back (Black, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine)

iPhone 16 Plus

Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine

Aluminum design
Ceramic Shield front
Colour-infused glass back (Black, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine)

Capacity1 iPhone 16 128GB iPhone 16 Plus 128GB 256GB Size and Weight2 Width: 71.6 mm
(2.82 inches)

Height: 147.6 mm
(5.81 inches)

Depth: 7.80 mm
(0.31 inch)

iPhone 16 Weight:

170 grams (6.00 ounces)

Width: 77.8 mm
(3.06 inches)

Height: 160.9 mm
(6.33 inches)

Depth: 7.80 mm
(0.31 inch)

iPhone 16 Plus Weight:

199 grams (7.03 ounces)

Display iPhone 16 Super Retina XDR display 6.1‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display 2556‑by‑1179-pixel resolution at 460 ppi

The iPhone 16 display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.12 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).

iPhone 16 Plus Super Retina XDR display 6.7‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display 2796‑by‑1290-pixel resolution at 460 ppi

The iPhone 16 Plus display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.69 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).

Both models Dynamic Island HDR display True Tone Wide colour (P3) Haptic Touch 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) 1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously Splash-, Water- and Dust-Resistant3 Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529

Apple 
Intelligence Apple Intelligence is integrated across your apps and experiences to help you communicate, express yourself and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data—not even Apple.4

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Chip A18 chip 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores 5‑core GPU 16‑core Neural Engine Camera Advanced dual-camera system 48MP Fusion Main: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor‑shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels 12MP Ultra Wide: 13 mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture and 120° field of view, 100% Focus Pixels 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom range Digital zoom up to 10x Camera Control Sapphire crystal lens cover True Tone flash Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Night mode Panorama (up to 63MP) Latest-generation Photographic Styles Spatial photos Macro photography Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction (Ultra Wide) Advanced red‑eye correction Auto image stabilization Burst mode Photo geotagging Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG Video Recording 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 720p Dolby Vision video recording at 30 fps Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps Action mode up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps Macro video recording, including slo-mo and time-lapse Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps Spatial video recording at 1080p at 30 fps Time‑lapse video with stabilization Night mode Time-lapse QuickTake video up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video (Fusion Main) Digital zoom up to 6x Audio zoom True Tone flash Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p and 720p) Continuous autofocus video Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video Playback zoom Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 Spatial Audio and stereo recording Wind noise reduction Audio Mix TrueDepth Camera 12MP camera ƒ/1.9 aperture Autofocus with Focus Pixels Retina Flash Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Animoji and Memoji Night mode Latest-generation Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction Auto image stabilization Burst mode 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps Time‑lapse video with stabilization Night mode Time-lapse QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p and 720p) Spatial Audio and stereo recording Wind noise reduction Audio Mix Power and Battery5 iPhone 16 Video playback
Up to 22 hours

Video playback (streamed)
Up to 18 hours

Audio playback
Up to 80 hours

iPhone 16 Plus Video playback
Up to 27 hours

Video playback (streamed)
Up to 24 hours

Audio playback
Up to 100 hours

Both models Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Fast-charge capable:
Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes6 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB‑C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately) Face ID Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition Peace of Mind Emergency SOS via satellite7 Crash Detection8 Messages via satellite7 Find My via satellite7 Cellular and Wireless Model A3081 and Model A3082* FDD‑5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76) TDD‑5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TDD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) 5G (sub‑6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO9 Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO9 Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO10 Bluetooth 5.3 Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip11 Thread networking technology NFC with reader mode Express Cards with power reserve Location GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou Digital compass Wi‑Fi Cellular iBeacon microlocation External Buttons and Connectors

Volume up/down

Action button

Camera 
Control

Side button

Built‑in stereo speaker
Built‑in microphone

USB‑C connector

Built‑in microphones

Built‑in 
stereo speaker

Action button features Silent Mode, Focus, Camera, Visual Intelligence12, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Recognize Music, Translate, Magnifier, Controls, Shortcut, or Accessibility

Camera controls Exposure, Depth, Zoom, Cameras, Styles, Tone

Charging and Expansion USB‑C connector with support for: Charging DisplayPort USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s) MagSafe and Wireless Charging MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W6 Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W6 Magnet array Alignment magnet Accessory Identification NFC Magnetometer Sensors Face ID Barometer High dynamic range gyro High-g accelerometer Proximity sensor Dual ambient light sensors SIM Card Dual eSIM support13 Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) Learn more about eSIM

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Apple Pay Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps and on the web Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac Pay for your ride using Express Transit14 Learn more about Apple Pay

Video Calling15 FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi‑Fi Share experiences like movies, TV, music and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay Screen sharing Portrait mode in FaceTime video Spatial Audio Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes Zoom with rear-facing camera Audio Calling15 FaceTime audio Voice over LTE (VoLTE)9 Wi‑Fi calling9 Share experiences like movies, TV, music and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay Screen sharing Spatial Audio Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes Audio Playback Supported formats include AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio playback User‑configurable maximum volume limit Video Playback Supported formats include HEVC, H.264 and AV1 HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 4K HDR through native DisplayPort output over USB‑C or USB‑C Digital AV Adapter (model A2119; adapter sold separately)16 Siri17 Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders and more Activate hands‑free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” or use type to Siri Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant Powered by Apple Intelligence, Siri is more natural and helpful4 Learn more about Siri

Operating System iOS 26
iOS is the world’s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features and designed to protect your privacy. Privacy iPhone is built from the ground up to protect your personal information. Every iPhone has secure facial authentication. Apps need your permission to track your activity across other companies’ apps or websites. Your iMessages and FaceTime video calls are encrypted end‑to‑end. And much more.

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Accessibility Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, speech and cognitive needs help you get the most out of your iPhone — in the ways that work best for you.

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Features include: VoiceOver Zoom Magnifier Voice Control Switch Control AssistiveTouch Eye Tracking RTT and TTY support Closed Captions Live Captions Personal Voice Live Speech Type to Siri Vocal Shortcuts Spoken Content Built-in Apps Apple Store App Store Books Calculator Calendar Camera Clips Clock Compass Contacts FaceTime Files Find My Fitness Freeform GarageBand Health Home iMovie iTunes Store Journal Keynote Magnifier Mail Maps Measure Messages Music News Notes Numbers Pages Passwords Phone Photos Podcasts Reminders Safari Settings Shortcuts Stocks Tips Translate TV Voice Memos Wallet Watch Weather For a complete list of Apple apps available on iPhone, see apple.com/ca/apps. Rating for Hearing Aids Hearing Aid Compatible

System Requirements Apple Account (required for some features) Internet access18 Syncing to a Mac or PC requires: macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder macOS High Sierra 10.13 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.8 or later Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (free download from apple.com/ca/itunes/download) Environmental Requirements Operating ambient temperature:

0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F)

Nonoperating temperature:

−20° to 45° C (−4° to 113° F)

Relative humidity:

5% to 95% noncondensing

Operating altitude:

tested up to 3000 m (10,000 feet)

Languages Language support English (Australia, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional – Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Spain), Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Kazakh, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

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In the Box iPhone with iOS 26 USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m) Documentation iPhone and the

Environment iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are designed to reduce environmental impact:19

See the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus Product Environmental Report (PDF)

Progress toward Apple 2030 More than 30% recycled content20 30% emissions reductions against business-as-usual scenario as modeled by Apple21 See Apple’s commitment

Materials 100% recycled aluminum in the thermal substructure 100% recycled cobalt in the battery22 Over 95% recycled lithium in the battery — a first for Apple22 100% recycled gold wire in all cameras and Camera Control 100% recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards, the USB‑C connector and multiple small parts 100% recycled copper in multiple printed circuit boards, and 100% recycled copper foil and wire in the inductive charger 100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards 100% recycled tungsten and copper wire in the Taptic Engine 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets 85% recycled aluminum in the enclosure 80% recycled steel in multiple components (including the Taptic Engine, speaker, multiple small parts and the display support plate) At least 50% recycled plastic in 20 components 100% fibre-based packaging23 64% recycled content in fibre packaging Energy Over 30% of manufacturing electricity for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus is sourced from renewable electricity24 Exceeds U.S. Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems25 Waste No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program Smarter chemistry26 Arsenic-free glass Mercury-, BFR- and PVC-free Trade in your smartphone for credit.

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Contact us * To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/kb/108044. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/iphone/cellular. Cellular technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Available space is less and varies due to many factors. A standard configuration uses approximately 12GB to 24GB of space, including iOS 26 with its latest features and Apple apps that can be deleted. Apple Intelligence on‑device models use approximately 7GB of space and can be deleted if Apple Intelligence is turned off. Turning on Apple Intelligence will download the models again. Apple apps that can be deleted use about 4.5GB of space, and you can download them back from the App Store. Storage capacity subject to change based on software version, settings and iPhone model. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process. iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are splash-, water- and dust-resistant, and were tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes). Splash, water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions. Resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage not covered under warranty. Apple Intelligence is available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/en-ca/121115. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/ca/batteries and apple.com/ca/iphone/battery.html for more information. MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2024 using preproduction iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro units and software, USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple USB‑C Power Adapter (20W Model A2305) and Apple MagSafe Chargers (1‑metre Model A2580 and 2‑metre Model A3250) with Apple USB‑C Power Adapter (30W Model A2164). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary. Wireless chargers sold separately. Emergency SOS and Messages via satellite are included for free for two years with the activation of any iPhone 14 or later model. Connection and response times vary based on location, site conditions and other factors. Messages via satellite requires a carrier plan. SMS messaging via satellite is available on supported carriers. SMS message rates may apply. See support.apple.com/en-ca/HT213885 for more information. iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro can detect a severe car crash and call for help. Requires a cellular connection or Wi‑Fi calling. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/ca/iphone/cellular. Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region. Visual intelligence is available on any Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone. Some capabilities may not be available in all languages and regions. For more details, see support.apple.com/en-ca/121115#visual-intelligence. Use of eSIM requires a wireless service plan (which may include restrictions on switching service providers and roaming, even after contract expiration). Not all carriers support eSIM. Use of eSIM in iPhone may be disabled when purchased from some carriers. See your carrier for details. To learn more, visit apple.com/ca/esim. Available only in select cities and transit systems. Requires eligible device and OS version. See here for details. FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime‑enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi‑Fi connection. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply. Standard dynamic range video content only. Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply. Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply. Data accurate as of product launch. Product recycled or renewable content is the mass of certified recycled material relative to the overall mass of the device, not including packaging or in-box accessories. Carbon reductions are calculated against a product-specific business-as-usual scenario as modelled by Apple: 1) No use of clean electricity for manufacturing or product use, beyond what is already available on the latest modelled grid (based on regional emissions factors). 2) Apple’s carbon intensity of key materials as of 2015 (our baseline year for our 2030 product carbon neutrality goal). Carbon intensity of materials reflects use of recycled content and production technology. 3) Apple’s average mix of transportation modes (air, rail, ocean, ground) by product line across three years (fiscal years 2017 to 2019) to best capture the baseline transportation emissions of our products. Lithium and cobalt in the battery claims use mass balance allocation. Based on retail packaging as shipped by Apple. Breakdown of U.S. retail packaging by weight. Adhesives, inks and coatings are excluded from our calculations of plastic content and packaging weight. We estimate the percentage of electricity-related emissions in our manufacturing that is sourced from low-carbon electricity by attributing to our carbon model low-carbon energy procured by our suppliers in the prior fiscal year, based on the supplier manufacturing allocations at time of product launch. This calculation assesses the suppliers for iPhone 16 Plus with 128GB. Included in this number is only low-carbon electricity that Apple or its suppliers have procured as part of Apple’s Supplier Clean Energy Program. Efficiency performance is based on the U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers. Apple’s Regulated Substances Specification describes Apple’s restrictions on the use of certain chemical substances in materials in Apple products, accessories, manufacturing processes and packaging used for shipping products to Apple’s end‑customers. Restrictions are derived from international laws or directives, regulatory agencies, eco‑label requirements, environmental standards and Apple policies. Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates except for AC power cords in India, Thailand (for two‑prong AC power cords) and South Korea, where we continue to seek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement. Apple products comply with the European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for the use of lead such as high-temperature solder. Apple is working to phase out the use of these exempted substances for new products where technically possible. Trade‑in values will vary based on the condition, year and configuration of your eligible trade‑in device. Not all devices are eligible for credit. You must be at least the age of majority to be eligible to trade in for credit or for an Apple Gift Card. Trade‑in value will be applied toward qualifying new device purchase or added to an Apple Gift Card. Actual value awarded is based on receipt of a qualifying device matching the description provided when estimate was made. Sales tax will be assessed on full value of a new device purchase. In‑store trade‑in requires presentation of a valid photo ID (local law may require saving this information). Offer may not be available in all stores and may vary between in‑store and online trade‑in. Some stores may have additional requirements. Apple or its trade‑in partners reserve the right to refuse, cancel or limit quantity of any trade‑in transaction for any reason. 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