Apple iPhone 16 Plus first impressions: Better than ever?

Apple's latest flagship, the iPhone 16 Plus, is priced starting at ₹89,900 in India.

The Ultramarine colour option we have is quite cool, giving the phone a fresh and vibrant look that really pops among other smartphones.

Design & Display

When you first pick up the iPhone 16 Plus, its updated design immediately stands out. The Ultramarine hue isn't just visually appealing—it adds a touch of sophistication too. The matte finish not only looks great but feels fantastic in your hand.

The camera island now has two vertically aligned lenses packed in an oval, which is kind of a throwback to the iPhone X generation.

Plus, the 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display is as good as ever, delivering crisp and vibrant visuals that make everything from watching videos to scrolling through photos an absolute pleasure. However, its refresh rate is still 60Hz.

Performance

Under the hood, the iPhone 16 Plus is powered by Apple's new A18 chip, offering faster performance and better energy efficiency. Whether you're multitasking, gaming, or running demanding apps, this phone handles it all smoothly.

This chip is designed to support Apple Intelligence, although the complete range of Apple Intelligence features will be introduced in a future update.

Camera

The main 48MP primary camera and the 12MP ultrawide lens are now arranged vertically, which enables spatial video recording for the Vision Pro headset.

The new Camera Control button feels like a real shutter button, so snapping pictures and adjusting settings on the go is more intuitive than ever.

iPhone 16 Plus First Impressions

With its refreshed design, AI-focused performance, and enhanced camera capabilities, this phone is likely to attract current Apple users with an iPhone 13 or older. The only downside might be the absence of a ProMotion display.

Priced at ₹89,900, it provides significantly better value for money compared to the Pro models as well. Stay tuned for our full iPhone 16 Plus review!