iPhone 16/Plus iPhone 16 Plus VS iPhone 17

[Homme]

With Apple only releasing the 16 plus at 256GB for the same price as a 256GB iPhone 17, why would anyone want to pick the 16 plus ( especially since the 17’s screen size is now 6.3) even the iPhone 16 at 128GB Only (lol) despite a 100 cheaper price it’s obviously a no brainer that the 17 is a much better price

Then there’s the 16e which is still selling at its 3 Capacity’s since it came out (double lol). It’s good that Apple still is keeping the same capacity’s for the 16e too bad about the 16 and 16 plus especially since the non pro 17 destroys the previous competition ( the 16e is in its corner when the 17e comes out)

 

[thadoggfather]

With Apple only releasing the 16 plus at 256GB for the same price as a 256GB iPhone 17, why would anyone want to pick the 16 plus ( especially since the 17’s screen size is now 6.3) even the iPhone 16 at 128GB Only (lol) despite a 100 cheaper price it’s obviously a no brainer that the 17 is a much better price

Then there’s the 16e which is still selling at its 3 Capacity’s since it came out (double lol). It’s good that Apple still is keeping the same capacity’s for the 16e too bad about the 16 and 16 plus especially since the non pro 17 destroys the previous competition ( the 16e is in its corner when the 17e comes out)

last years models for $100 less usually doesn't make much sense of current offerings.

sometimes people think they're getting a steal getting a pro for $100 less especially if the successor goes up in base price. otherwise I think its for people who dont know any better.

I say this as someone who has and likes their iPhone 16 plus 256gb but I also bought it at launch last year not a day ago or today.

 

[tivoboy]

I went ahead and picked up the 16 plus today 256.. $100 off and F&F 15% off helped.. I prefer the plus size to the AIR or the smaller 17.

The 17 has a lot of great features for the money and value - now starting with 256GB, 120hz pro motion, better battery life (but probably not better than the plus)..faster processor, better camera..
But I don’t really need the camera stuff, and would like pro motion but saving some $$ is great.

 

[thadoggfather]

I went ahead and picked up the 16 plus today 256.. $100 off and F&F 15% off helped.. I prefer the plus size to the AIR or the smaller 17.

The 17 has a lot of great features for the money and value - now starting with 256GB, 120hz pro motion, better battery life (but probably not better than the plus)..faster processor, better camera..
But I don’t really need the camera stuff, and would like pro motion but saving some $$ is great.

the 16 plus is in an interesting spot bc if you want 6.5"+ you have to 'compromise' with Air or you have to fork over $1200 for the chunky 17PM.

Even the plus of course has compromises with 60hz but I suspect sales will stay the mark to some degree otherwise they would've discontinued it. I guess

 

[tivoboy]

While i love 120hz, and have that on S24U and ipad pro’s I can deal with it, vs. the weight of the pro max bodies and the trade offs of the air..

I’m hoping that next year or the year after they make a PRO AIR / AIR PRO with somewhat reduced capabilities to the standard PM, but in the lighter and thinner form factor. I think the AIR is a test bed for sure phones altogether. For now, the plus is a nice upgrade to the 14 plus for speed and AI integrations so for the $400 net it cost me it was a good fill in till something more handable comes along without all the features and functions I don’t really need.

(Wow, I just realized I joined #MR TWENTY years ago!)

 

[menist]

I'm tempted to get a 16 Plus right now just to get iOS18

 

[Racineur]

I'm tempted to get a 16 Plus right now just to get iOS18

As a owner of a 16 Plus, I say go for it but know what you're buying for cutting short of the buyer's remorse thing the next day you act. to me, the 60 hz refresh is not a matter of life and death, neither is Apple Intelligence and neither is iOS 26. It's fast, efficient and I'm not the guy that photographs everything I see or I eat and click on share. I insist: know what a 16 Plus is and decide if it meets your expectations. And please don't compare it with the 17 line up or worst, succimb to those who try to convince you you need a Pro for snapshot of your meal !!!!