iPhone 16 Plus vs Spark 30: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 16 Plus
Spark 30
Too close to call: 3 of 7 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone 16 Plus8064
- CameraSpark 308284
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie6060
- BatterySpark 307886
- DisplayiPhone 16 Plus6462
- ConnectivityiPhone 16 Plus1000
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueSpark 306890
- Spark 30 has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,674 mAh
- Spark 30 has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger screen6.7" vs 6.6"
- Spark 30 is lighter192 g vs 199 g
- Spark 30 launched cheaper$179 vs $899
- Spark 30 has a sharper selfie camera16 MP vs 12 MP
- iPhone 16 Plus has more RAM8 GB vs 4 GB
- iPhone 16 Plus has the faster chipApple A18 vs MediaTek Helio G85
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 16 Plus and Spark 30 are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone 16 Plus for its bigger screen (6.7" vs 6.6") and more RAM (8 GB vs 4 GB), or the Spark 30 for its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,674 mAh) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP).
More RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB
Larger battery: 5,000 mAh vs 4,674 mAh · Lower launch price: $179 vs $899
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 16 Plus or Spark 30?
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone 16 Plus for its bigger screen (6.7" vs 6.6") and more RAM (8 GB vs 4 GB), or the Spark 30 for its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,674 mAh) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP). BeastScore: iPhone 16 Plus 75.7/100, Spark 30 75.6/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 16 Plus and Spark 30?
iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7-inch display and 4674 mAh battery. Spark 30 has a 6.6-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 16 Plus and Spark 30 compare for speed?
iPhone 16 Plus scores 80/100 for performance; Spark 30 scores 64/100.
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