iPhone 16/Plus iPhone 16/Plus the last affordable large screen version?

[Richard8655]

Not needing additional high end features, just a larger display at a more affordable price with recent (A18) chip for longevity.

 

[ayephoner]

If you only care about having a larger screen and nothing else, the 16 plus would probably be the way to go. The 16 plus (6.7" screen) starts at $800 (128gb), but you can probably find a deal. The 17 pro max (6.9" screen) starts at $1200 (256gb).

You definitely get a lot for that $400 though.

https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone-17-pro-max,iphone-16-plus,iphone-17

 

[snipr125]

Or you could just get the iPhone Air with a 6.5” promotion screen for £800 ish also (maybe less in some stores). Not as good battery life as the 16 Plus but its not bad either.

 

[Racineur]

I own "proudly" a 16 Plus for one year now. Nothing but satisfaction. Considering you're an adult, you know your needs and you're immune to hype or FOMO. Know that the 16 Plus is not for gamers, high end iPhonographers, heavy photo retouching, 24 hours a day vlogging and every one who qualifies himself as a power user. It's a normal 16 with a fracking big screen. Perfect for my light to medium use of a phone. Surely perfect for a user with same needs. Battery life is over the top. Less stellar: the screen that is less bright and vibrant than my old 11. Honestly found nothing else. Last word: the best iPhone for one who wants a 6'7 inch screen at an affordable price.

 

[50thanniversary19762026]

I have a new iPhone 16 plus and it’s on iOS 18 do I update it to iOS 26? Or to keep on 18?

 

[50thanniversary19762026]

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I have a new iPhone 16 plus and it’s on iOS 18 do I update it to iOS 26? Or to keep on 18?

Nevermind it auto updated during setup :-(