Apple
iPhone 16 Plus 256GB
A18 · iOS · 256GB
88
/ 100
From $999
VS
Apple
iPhone 16 Plus 1TB
A18 · iOS · 1TB
88
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 16 Plus 256GB lands at 88 and iPhone 16 Plus 1TB at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPhone 16 Plus 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 16 Plus 1TB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 16 Plus 256GB 88
vs 88 iPhone 16 Plus 1TB
Score breakdown
iPhone 16 Plus 256GB
88 cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 87
battery 82
display 85
design 88
iPhone 16 Plus 1TB
88 cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 87
battery 82
display 85
design 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 16 Plus 256GB | iPhone 16 Plus 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A18 | A18 |
| Storage | ▲ 256GB | 1TB |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 18 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
iPhone 16 Plus 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 16 Plus 1TB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 16 Plus 256GB vs iPhone 16 Plus 1TB
Which is better, iPhone 16 Plus 256GB or iPhone 16 Plus 1TB? +
Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 16 Plus 256GB worth the price? +
At $999, iPhone 16 Plus 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 16 Plus 1TB worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 16 Plus 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 16 Plus 256GB or iPhone 16 Plus 1TB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.