The iPhone 16 Plus cameras are the same as those on the iPhone 16. The only advantage is a larger display could help people better frame the shot they want. Do check out the camera samples below ...

For an idea of how the cameras perform in practice, take a look at the samples below, taken from our iPhone 16 Pro review. iPhone 16 Pro camera samples. Image 1 of 17. Macro looks quite good.

There are more people in, and the cropping is slightly different on the iPhone 16 Pro samples, but the iPhone 16e seems to be a clear winner here. Comparing the iPhone 16e camera to the 16 Pro.

iPhone 16 – Main Camera Samples. View 9 Images. Alas, the ultra-wide sensor on the iPhone 16 – despite being a completely different setup than what the iPhone 16 Pro Max packs ...

Alongside it, the company also placed a camera sample from the iPhone 16 Pro Max, just to let you compare the two. This camera sample comes from Zhou Bao, a Product Manager over at OPPO.

iPhone 16: 24MP main camera samples. Apple also has a full-resolution 48MP mode. This one is accessible from the camera UI by pressing the "JPEG Max" toggle.

Finally, Mann’s review explains that the Camera Control button launches the iPhone 16’s Camera app. However, you can change it to Halide and other camera apps that support the button.

Ultrawide camera samples. Video recording. The iPhone 16 Plus offers 2160p video recording with all of its cameras, including the selfie shooter. Stabilization is also available in all modes.

It's the camera control button that causes all the chaos.

Youtube creator SuperSaf and MrWhosetheBoss both tested Samsung’s 2025 top-of-the-line flagship with the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The low light sample from the S25 Ultra appears to have a very warm tone.

OPPO is comparing it directly from a camera sample from the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and the Find X8 Ultra crushed it, simple as that. It offers better exposure, proper colors, and more detail all at once.