What is the iPhone 16 Plus battery capacity and charging speed?
Verified battery capacity, rated playback time and charging details for the iPhone 16 Plus, each with its official source and verification date.
Short answer
The verified source rates the iPhone 16 Plus for 27 hours of video playback on a charge. Video playback is rated at up to 27 hours. Wireless MagSafe charging is rated at up to 25 W.
✓6 verified fields · sources reviewed Aug 19, 2026
Battery & charging at a glance
Evidence, field by field
Every value below is drawn from the official specification source for this phone, with its verification date.
| Field | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Video playback hours | 27 hours | |
| Audio playback hours | 100 hours | |
| Streamed video hours | 24 hours | |
| MagSafe charging | 25 W | |
| Qi2 w | 25 W | |
| Fast charge | Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 6 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately) | Official sourceUp to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 6 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately) Open source ↗Aug 19, 2026 |
What this page does not claim
Battery life depends on usage, settings and battery age. TePhone reports the official rated figure and the verified charging limit, and never fabricates a battery-capacity number.
iPhone battery guidance for this model
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Does fast charging damage the iPhone 16 Plus battery?
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Why does the iPhone 16 Plus get hot while charging?
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How do I keep the iPhone 16 Plus battery healthy?
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Can I use a 65W charger with the iPhone 16 Plus?
A compatible 65W USB-C charger can safely power an iPhone. The phone negotiates the power it supports rather than taking all 65 watts.
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Is 80% battery health bad?
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