Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple's 2024 large-screen mainstream iPhone. 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR, A18 chip, dual 48MP+12MP camera, Camera Control, Apple Intelligence. eSIM-only in the US.
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Quick reference
Where is the IMEI on iPhone 16 Plus?
Settings → General → About → IMEI, or dial *#06#. eSIM-only in the US — IMEI is on the retail box and visible in Find My.
What's the difference between iPhone 16 and 16 Plus?
Same A18 chip, same dual camera, same Camera Control, same iOS features. The differences are screen size (6.1" on 16 vs 6.7" on 16 Plus) and battery (the larger phone gets ~2 more hours of video playback). 16 Plus weighs 199g vs 16 at 170g.
Does iPhone 16 Plus support Apple Intelligence?
Yes — A18 chip + 8GB RAM is enough for the on-device AI features. Requires iOS 18.1+. Available in the US, and progressively rolling out to more languages and regions through 2025-2026.
Does iPhone 16 Plus support 5G mmWave?
No — sub-6 GHz only (same as iPhone 16). mmWave is Pro-only. For 99% of users, this doesn't matter; mmWave is rare in real-world use.
How do I activate eSIM on iPhone 16 Plus?
Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM. Use eSIM Quick Transfer from another iPhone, scan a carrier QR code, or enter activation details manually. Up to 8 profiles installed simultaneously, 2 active at once for dual-SIM.
How do I factory reset iPhone 16 Plus?
Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Erase All Content and Settings. Apple ID password required for Activation Lock. Back up first.
Quick-reference answers above are summaries. For the authoritative source, see Apple's support page for the iPhone 16 Plus.