Compatibility result
Is the Apple iPhone 16 Plus compatible with Algar in Brazil? | phones.band
Partially compatible

Apple
iPhone 16 Plus
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus covers 5/6 of Algar's 4G/5G bands: usable network, with a few gaps.
SPECTRUM — BAND OVERLAP
PHONE
CARRIER
n40n78n258B3B28B40
700
MHz
900
MHz
1800
MHz
2100
MHz
2600
MHz
3500
MHz
Common bandMissing carrier bandPhone band
Verdict by technology
| Technology | Carrier | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | n40n78n258 | ⚠️ Partial |
| 4G / LTE | B3B28B40 | ✅ Supported |
Tip: band support doesn't guarantee coverage. Check your carrier's network map.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Apple iPhone 16 Plus get 4G with Algar in Brazil?
Yes. The Apple iPhone 16 Plus supports all 3 4G bands from Algar: B3, B28, B40.
Does the Apple iPhone 16 Plus get 5G with Algar in Brazil?
Partially: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus handles 2/3 5G bands. Shared: n40, n78. Missing: n258.
What is the Apple iPhone 16 Plus's compatibility score with Algar?
Overall score 83% (partially compatible), computed on Algar's 4G and 5G bands in Brazil.
Which bands does the Apple iPhone 16 Plus lack on Algar?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus does not support: n258. You'll lose the throughput tied to those frequencies, but the network stays usable if other bands are shared.