While the new iPhone 16 models have yet to reach our reviewers, we suggest checking out the initial impressions from foreign websites and bloggers.
Notably, The Verge has reviewed four new models: full reviews of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, as well as the Pro versions can be found at the link, and we will summarize the key findings.
iPhone 16 ($799)
Pros:
- Reliable camera with various styles
- New convenient action button
- Increased RAM and current generation chip
Cons:
- Display with standard refresh rate
- Camera controls are somewhat confusing
iPhone 16 Plus ($899)
Pros:
- Reliable camera with various styles
- New convenient action button
- Increased RAM and current generation chip
- Large display for fans of this form factor
Cons:
- Display with standard refresh rate
- Camera controls are somewhat confusing
Specifications for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
| iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Plus | |
| Starting price | $799 | $899 |
| Screen size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Processor | A18 | A18 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Rear cameras | 48 MP main (f/1.6) with 2x optical zoom, 12 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2) | 48 MP main (f/1.6) with 2x optical zoom, 12 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2) |
| Front camera | 12 MP (f/1.9) | 12 MP (f/1.9) |
| Battery life | 22 hours of video playback; 80 hours in standard mode | 27 hours of video playback; 100 hours in standard mode |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
The reviewer notes that this year is a good one for the base iPhones. While there is nothing revolutionary, it's unlikely you need to upgrade from an iPhone 15. However, for those transitioning from iPhone 11 or 12, the iPhone 16 is a solid choice.
iPhone 16 Pro ($999)
Pros:
- Ability to adjust HDR processing intensity
- 4K120 video
Cons:
- Camera control button is somewhat tricky to use
- Default photo processing is more aggressive than ever
- Incremental update compared to the iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max ($1199)
Pros:
- Ability to adjust HDR processing intensity
- 4K120 video
Cons:
- Close to being labeled too large
- Camera control button is somewhat tricky to use
- Default photo processing is more aggressive than ever
- Incremental update compared to the iPhone 15 Pro
Specifications for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
| iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
| Starting price | $999 | $1199 |
| Display | 6.3 inches (2622 x 1206) | 6.9 inches (2868 x 1320) |
| Processor | A18 Pro | A18 Pro |
| Rear cameras | 48 MP main (f/1.78), 48 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2), 12 MP telephoto (5x, f/2.8) | 48 MP main (f/1.78), 48 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2), 12 MP telephoto (5x, f/2.8) |
| Front camera | 12 MP (f/1.9) | 12 MP (f/1.9) |
| Video | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps |
| Battery life | Up to 22 hours of streaming video | Up to 29 hours of streaming video |
| Colors | Black, White, Desert and Natural Titanium | Black, White, Desert and Natural Titanium |
The iPhone 16 Pro is described as "one of the most unfinished products that Apple has ever delivered". Nearly all major features (especially for Apple Intelligence) will only appear in future software updates stretching into the next year.
“By then, the iPhone 16 Pro we are reviewing is mostly a collection of very nice, yet ultimately insignificant changes to the iPhone 15 Pro,” the review adds.
Overall, all new Apple iPhone 16 smartphones received a score of 8 from reviewers at The Verge. Among the main advantages were highlighted the new cameras with varied styles, while the shooting button “isn't as straightforward”— it’s allegedly not very user-friendly, though it may just take some getting used to with the update. The standard models also have 8 GB of RAM (thanks to AI!), so the difference with the Pro versions is in their sizes, cameras (and of course, the display refresh rate, which remains modest at 60 Hz for the lower-priced models)
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