Apple Intelligence: Personal AI that protects your privacy
iPhone 16 Plus is built for Apple Intelligence — a personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done with ease. It performs much of its work on-device for stronger privacy, and when more power is needed it uses Apple’s Private Cloud Compute to handle complex requests without exposing your personal data.
Smart writing, summarizing and priority inbox
New writing tools proofread, rephrase, and summarize text nearly everywhere you type — including third-party apps. Capture audio in Notes or Phone and get transcripts and automatic summaries. Mail prioritizes time-sensitive messages so you see important invitations and reminders first.
Create and edit visuals instantly
Generate Genmoji from the keyboard, create unique images in Image Playground, and remove distracting elements with Clean Up — all designed to help you express yourself visually and refine photos while preserving the original look.
Siri with deeper context and practical help
Siri now understands more of your personal context to provide tailored assistance — from finding documents like a passport number to offering step-by-step iPhone guidance. Improved language understanding and voice quality make interactions more natural and forgiving.
Privacy-first approach to powerful AI
Apple Intelligence is integrated into iPhone’s core with on-device processing and Apple-designed server help when necessary, so you benefit from advanced AI features while your personal information stays private.
Fast, intuitive Camera Control
Camera Control gives quick access to exposure, depth of field, lens selection and digital zoom with simple gestures — letting you capture the perfect shot faster and with more precision.
Versatile new camera system with 48MP Fusion
The dual 48MP Fusion camera delivers ultra-high-resolution photos and a 2x optical-quality Telephoto for closer shots, while the Ultra Wide handles macro and wider scenes. Spatial Capture enables 3D photos and videos compatible with Apple Vision Pro.
Ultra Wide camera for macro and low-light detail
The upgraded Ultra Wide with autofocus captures sharp macro photos and wider scenes, and its larger aperture and pixels capture up to 2.6x more light for better low-light performance.
Spatial Capture for immersive 3D memories
Realigned cameras enable Spatial Capture so you can create immersive 3D photos and videos to relive moments with compatible devices like Apple Vision Pro.
Audio Mix: control voices and background sound
Audio Mix uses Spatial Audio capture and intelligence to let you choose voice-focused mixes and adjust intensity after recording, reducing background noise or emphasizing in-frame speakers.
Photographic Styles: flexible creative control
Choose, personalize and preview Photographic Styles with advanced skin-tone rendering and a new control pad to adjust tone, color and intensity — so every photo reflects your aesthetic.
Lock in your look with live preview
New styles offer precise skin-tone rendering and live preview powered by the A18 chip, making it easy to set a consistent look across your photos.
Advanced color and mood customization
An improved image pipeline enables creative styles and color-based moods so you can align photos with your aesthetic and fine-tune color balance.
Fine-tune images with precision controls
The new control pad and sliders let you make the most of the 48MP sensor by adjusting tone and color simultaneously and controlling color intensity rather than applying one preset to all pixels.
A18 chip: built for Apple Intelligence and efficiency
The A18 chip powers Apple Intelligence, advanced camera features and delivers exceptional power efficiency to extend battery life while supporting the iPhone 16 Plus’s performance needs.
Longer battery life and faster MagSafe charging
A larger battery combined with the efficient A18 chip provides extended battery life for gaming, streaming and everyday use. Compatible MagSafe chargers can enable faster wireless charging up to the stated speeds.
Durable, premium design
iPhone 16 Plus features an aerospace-grade aluminum enclosure, color-infused glass back, and next-generation Ceramic Shield that’s twice as tough as other smartphone glass — all in a stylish pink finish that balances beauty and durability.
Action button for instant shortcuts
The customizable Action button launches favorite features or Shortcuts with a press-and-hold, letting you run tasks, open apps, or trigger actions like taking a voice memo or setting an alarm faster.
iOS 18: personalize and enhance your experience
iOS 18 lets you customize Home Screen icons and widgets, lock or hide apps, choose Lock Screen controls, organize Photos collections automatically, and add expressive animated text effects in Messages.
Messages and roadside help via satellite
Messages via satellite lets you send and receive iMessage or SMS off the grid, and Roadside Assistance via satellite connects you with help like towing or a jump start by sharing your exact location.
