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X9d vs iPhone 16 Plus
Device summary
Apple
iPhone 16 Plus
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | $899 |
| Display size | 6.8-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 76.1 mm × 161.9 mm × 7.8 mm | 77.8 mm × 160.9 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 199 g |
| Front material | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | — | Color-infused glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | AMOLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2640 × 1200 | 2796 × 1290 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 2000 nits |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Apple A18 |
| RAM | 8 GB, 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 108 MP · OIS | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 5 MP | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm |
| Front cameras | Front · 16 MP | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | — | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Spatial video up to 4K at 30 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Typical capacity | 8300 mAh | — |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | — | MagSafe, Qi2 |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi‑Fi | — | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | — | USB-C (USB 2) |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame | — | Aluminum |
Basic information
Release year
- X9d
- 2025
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 2024
Starting price
- X9d
- —
- iPhone 16 Plus
- $899
Display size
- X9d
- 6.8-inch
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7-inch
Dimensions
- X9d
- 76.1 mm × 161.9 mm × 7.8 mm
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 77.8 mm × 160.9 mm × 7.8 mm
Weight
- X9d
- 193 g
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 199 g
Front material
- X9d
- —
- iPhone 16 Plus
- Ceramic Shield
Back material
- X9d
- —
- iPhone 16 Plus
- Color-infused glass
Display
Display technology
- X9d
- AMOLED
- iPhone 16 Plus
- Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
- X9d
- 2640 × 1200
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 2796 × 1290
Refresh rate
- X9d
- 120 Hz
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 60 Hz
Peak brightness
- X9d
- —
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 2000 nits
Protection
- X9d
- —
- iPhone 16 Plus
- Ceramic Shield
Performance
Chipset
- X9d
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
- iPhone 16 Plus
- Apple A18
RAM
- X9d
- 8 GB, 12 GB
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 8 GB
Storage
- X9d
- 256 GB, 512 GB
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Expandable storage
- X9d
- —
- iPhone 16 Plus
- No
Cameras
Main camera
- X9d
- Wide · 108 MP · OIS
- iPhone 16 Plus
- Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide camera
- X9d
- Ultra Wide · 5 MP
- iPhone 16 Plus
- Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm
Front cameras
- X9d
- Front · 16 MP
- iPhone 16 Plus
- TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9
Video recording
- X9d
- —
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Spatial video up to 4K at 30 fps
Battery & charging
Typical capacity
- X9d
- 8300 mAh
- iPhone 16 Plus
- —
Wired charging
- X9d
- 66 W
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 25 W
Wireless charging
- X9d
- —
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 15 W
Charging standard
- X9d
- —
- iPhone 16 Plus
- MagSafe, Qi2
Battery type
- X9d
- —
- iPhone 16 Plus
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Connectivity
Cellular
- X9d
- 5G, LTE
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE
NFC
- X9d
- Yes
- iPhone 16 Plus
- Yes
Wi‑Fi
- X9d
- —
- iPhone 16 Plus
- Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth
- X9d
- —
- iPhone 16 Plus
- Bluetooth 5.3
USB
- X9d
- —
- iPhone 16 Plus
- USB-C (USB 2)
eSIM
- X9d
- —
- iPhone 16 Plus
- Yes
Satellite
- X9d
- —
- iPhone 16 Plus
- Emergency SOS via satellite
Build & durability
Ingress protection
- X9d
- IP69K
- iPhone 16 Plus
- IP68
Frame
- X9d
- —
- iPhone 16 Plus
- Aluminum
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Width
iPhone 16 Plus
1.7 mm wider · minor difference
Weight
X9d
6 g lighter · minor difference
Height
X9d
1 mm taller · minor difference
Thickness
Very similar thickness
User Experience Summary
X9d
Strengths
- Legendary 8,300 mAh silicon-carbon battery with true multi-day endurance
- IP69K and drop-resistance confidence for outdoor and worksite carry
- Heavy Rain Touch and 6,000-nit AMOLED outdoor usability
Compromises
- Slow ~82-minute full charges despite 66W wired marketing
- Weak ultrawide and midrange night imaging behind the 108 MP main
- No wireless charging for desk and nightstand routines
iPhone 16 Plus
Strengths
- Standout battery endurance for standard iPhones
- Large 6.7-inch display for media and readability
- Lighter than Pro Max at similar screen size
Compromises
- 60Hz display and no Always-On at nearby Pro pricing
- Poor pocket fit and two-handed handling for many users
- No telephoto lens; value debate versus iPhone 16 Pro