What do reviews say about battery?

Tom's Guide measured 17h14m, three hours more than the iPhone 15 Plus.

What do reviews say about charging?

Tom's Guide found it reaches about 55% in 30 minutes, which it calls slow.

What do reviews say about pro max?

Tom's Guide says the gap to the Pro Max is smaller thanks to battery and main camera.

Phones & Audio · Phones · 372 reviews · 3 sources

iPhone 16 Plus

Best for: big-screen iPhone fansMid-range

A big-screen iPhone with outstanding battery life for less than the Pro Max. Experts still dislike the 60Hz screen.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want a big iPhone for less
You need long battery life

Skip if

You want a 120Hz screen
You need fast charging

How it scores

Battery7.6

Price

$899

You pay for: Big screen, huge battery

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Smooth performanceA18 handles everything

Fun colorsBuyers like the new shades

Battery lifeEasily lasts all day

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

60Hz displayDated refresh rate

Slow wired chargingNo speed upgrade

Small upgradeClose to iPhone 15 Plus

Reviewers disagree on

Buyers rate it 4.9 of 5Experts give 4 to 4.5

Alternatives

Same price · $899

Ask about this product

Sources

Best Buy
TechRadar
Tom's Guide
Reviewed Sep 2026

AI summary of public reviews, not a recommendation.