In 2024, there will be four new iPhones, as is the case every year. As is the case every year, the top choice for most people in India is once again the Plus model, this time being the iPhone 16 Plus. It offers the necessary features at more affordable rates for the majority of individuals.
Put It brief
- The iPhone 16 Plus is a smartphone featuring a sizable display.
- The functionality of the iPhone 16 Plus is nearly identical to that of the iPhone 16 Pro.
- The starting price of the iPhone 16 Plus in India is Rs 89,900.
The iPhone 16 series has arrived with its usual lineup of four phones: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, continuing the trend from previous years. Like in previous years, the iPhone Plus model remains the best choice for most people in India this year. The iPhone 16 provides nearly all the features of the iPhone 16 Pro Max at a much cheaper cost.
No, that doesn’t imply the iPhone 16 Plus is the top iPhone. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the top choice due to its high-quality features. The Pro versions have exclusive features and hardware, such as the advanced camera system. These characteristics and equipment are important.
However, these features are primarily important to two groups of users- those who understand the benefits of these features and how they will be helpful to them. For instance, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is equipped with a feature called Audio Mix featuring a 4-way microphone array, ideal for content creators and filmmakers to capture clean audio in noisy settings. Additionally, the Max is important to those who require the best, not out of necessity but to display their dedication and loyalty.
For the majority of phone users, the iPhone 16 Plus is the preferred choice to purchase this year. Especially in this year.
Practically every essential iPhone feature available
What is the reason for it being this year? Besides a few “pro” attributes such as advanced Audio Mix and a more color-accurate display, the main distinction between the iPhone 16 Plus and the powerful Max is the camera setup.
Other than lacking the 5X telephoto lens, the iPhone 16 Plus is mostly identical to the iPhone 16 Pro models. Some individuals may actually favor it due to its lighter weight of 200 grams, as opposed to the iPhone 16 Pro Max which will weigh 250 grams with a case.
Put simply, the iPhone 16 Plus features a bright and crisp large display. The build quality is superb, even though it lacks titanium as previously mentioned. The rear and front of the device feature identical ceramic shields found on the Pro models. The main camera is identical. It boasts an equivalent IP68 rating. Equivalent amount of battery usage.
It offers comparable features to Apple Intelligence, which are not currently accessible on the iPhone but are expected to be introduced starting in October with iOS 18.1. The Camera Control and Action Button remain unchanged.
In contrast to last year, every iPhone is now equipped with new chipsets, ensuring parity among all models. The A18 chipset in the iPhone 16 Plus may not have all the execution engines of the A18 Pro in the Pro phones, but in common or any usage scenarios, it would perform just as well as the Pro chipset.
The cost is appropriate
As mentioned before, there are some features that the iPhone 16 Plus does not have when compared to the Pro models. However, Apple is charging extra for those things, which may not be worth the price.
For instance, if you plan on using the phone with a case, does it truly matter if it has a titanium frame or a strong aluminium frame. If you don’t plan on using a telephoto lens or if you’re not concerned about slight softness in photos taken with the ultra wide camera, is it necessary to spend an additional Rs 30,000 for the Pro model.
If you are looking at spending around Rs 1 lakh on a phone, such as the iPhone 16 Plus priced at Rs 89,900, the slight difference in price compared to mainstream phones may not be as significant. Take into account that the primary attraction of the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Max is their expansive display. If you’re not interested in the iPhone 16 Plus, you’ll have to switch to the iPhone 16 Max and spend an extra Rs 54,900.
That is a substantial amount of money for functionalities that you might not even utilize. We think that the majority of individuals are searching for a reliable and impressive everyday phone rather than something specialized for capturing ProRes video at 120FPS.
Whether you are gaming, streaming a TV show, browsing Instagram, or checking out open tabs in Safari, the iPhone 16 Plus would perform exceptionally well in daily use. In our opinion, this is the most practical and cost-effective iPhone 16 series phone available in India this year for the majority of individuals.
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