that‘s why they don‘t put it into it lol. They found the perfect feature to force us into upselling us. (although I still would get the pro because of the camera)
Fr bro, I brought 15 pro max model for this feature, honestly I not great fan of camara that much, but the camera are great. But Yh I would probably go for base model next time.
The Camera Control button is, in my opinion, the worst feature this year. It is terribly fiddly and awkward to use. It seems totally superfluous and unnecessary. And the biggest downside? It actually *slows* down your picture-taking task! It's much faster just to use the on-screen controls. This button was ill-conceived. Instead of *removing* buttons from the iPhone, Apple decided to *add* new buttons such as the Action button and the Camera Control button. Steve Jobs must be spinning in his grave like a lathe. I sincerely hope they remove this feature in the next iteration of the iPhone (17 or 18) after users express their displeasure.
I personally don’t find Apple Intelligence that much useful. The image generation is not at all useful. It makes cartoonish photos which it’s definitely good that it’s obviously not real, it’s just gimmicky. The Writing Tools aren’t that useful either, because it creates output that very much feels AI-generated and almost too formal for the situation. The Siri upgrades, Reduce Interruptions, Swift Assist for us devs and Visual Intelligence are awesome tho.
I might have an unpopular opinion, but I love the concept of the camera control! When I upgrade in a few years I'll be super hyped for it! (As a photographer I might be slightly biased)
I currently have the iPhone 14 plus that I’m giving to my mom because she uses an iPhone 11. I’m getting the 16 pro in black with 256gb. I ordered it I can’t wait to get it with the 6.3 inch compact screen better battery etc.
Currently on the XR, great phone, shot quite a few music videos with it. The iPhone 16, with USB-C, improved cameras, camera control and updated industrial design with cameras reminiscent of the iPhone X looks to be a great upgrade. The removal of Apple stickers is almost as disappointing as the removal of the glowing Apple logo in MacBooks.
It must be so hard to make it as a tech reviewer at this time in TH-cam’s history with so many dominant reviewers out there. It’s so nice to see fresh, high quality content on the scene with a new face 🎉 Love your videos and shorts and so happy to see your continued success!!!!
Just got my wife the basic 256gig 16 in pink, a BIG upgrade from her 64gig 12mini which she absolutely loved but didn’t have the storage she needs being an avid photographer/pintrester. I have the 13pro and thought about upgrading myself… having always gotten the pro models I was STRONGLY advised by my brother in law who manages a couple of Apple stores to wait for next year… completely different design, more premium build materials, better range of colours and more affordable. So that’s what I’m doing..
@@AnotherDay-ce6th his wife was using a 12 mini. I don't think 60hz would bother someone who was already using 60hz. 60hz sucks only if you are used to 120hz.
BRO I'm confused between iphone 15 pro max AND iphone 16 pro 2024 I'm going to buy first time iphone AND want a better phone with NO heating 🔥issues . Pls suggest meh a better phone in terms of better heating 🔥 management and better performance for long term usage for 4-5 years. Which phone is best in terms of heating 🔥 & gaming . Which iphone i should buy 🙏🥺 HELP
It might even be a huge change on the inside but IMO it still doesn't give a big reason to spend all that cash and upgrade if you are coming from a 13 pro or newer, 12 or older still makes sense though
the 13 pro was the last “beast” for battery life so I actually think it’s fair to make that jump. USBC, Dynamic Island, and the eventual benefits of Apple Intelligence make the jump seem doable for me. Only if the existing device is causing friction in your life though, if not just use it until it’s a problem
@@WillBowers True, good point. Personally use a 15 pro max and find no reason to upgrade especially considering I'm still getting AI features and the lot
So many people are saying once the base iPhone gets 120hz they’ll buy it. Buddy, when I can afford it I’ll buy it😂 Also had the iPhone 16 giveaway ended?
It’s so wild that their entire marketing campaign is Apple intelligence but we won’t get all of the features until halfway through the 16 life cycle. Buying the 16 for AI is asinine.
i'm moving to line 16 from an SE 2 (2020) do you think there is much of a difference and/or is it necessary to not have (for the moment) apple intelligence for everyday use?
the new camera button is hopeless with the case on. i tried using it with a simple silicon case. u have to press real hard to get any response for the camera use. they should have made it on par with the body panel instead of engraving it deep
Yeah I feel the same way, I'm a lifelong Android user but the upgrades to this year in tandem with iOS18 fixing a lot of the issues I had with iPhones before pushed me to where I will be switching to iPhone in a few weeks. The battery life is great, the overheating fixed and the performance upped, but honestly, for me its largely what you mention in the video as well - I don't care at all for the various AI bs done in camera, I prefer a pic as close to reality as it can get on a phone, and iPhones seem to be going in this direction more so than Google or Samsung.
I'm waiting for the 17 Pro Max to get 12 gb of ram and hopefully Bluetooth 6.0. I'll want to keep it at least 5 years like my current 12 Pro Max so more ram is a must. Will the 16 lineup still be able to handle AI demands 5-7 years from now on a measly 8 gb? I'm not so sure.
I like to tell people you should only upgrade if your existing device is causing friction in your day to day life this is the easy choice for anyone who is in that situation though, battery life alone is a big enough reason for me
@@WillBowersfair, tbh i have the 15 pro max so im well enouph to wait another year unless my screen gets too many scratches or cracks (i stoped useing a screen protector but i still use a case)
Action button on non-pro iPhone looks ugly. Mute switch still looks aesthetically cool on non-pro iPhone in my opinion. Although no one practically use action button other than muting the phone.
What do you mean by “no one”? Most are using it as flash and voice recording button already, you can even use it as shortcut button as tesla users doing.
Winner was contacted directly on September 20th and they asked to remain anonymous! Phone is headed to them this week. I’ll be doing more giveaways soon though, I love giving back to the community :)
Y’all hear me I will make an app which can further open any app of your choice or do some AI trick or run a shortcut or whatever if you don’t like the Camera Control and want to use it for something else, and will release the source code publicly
love your content as always! I'd really love to win the iPhone 16 /16 Pro because it would be a game-changer for me. As someone who relies heavily on my phone for everything, whether it's for staying productive, learning new skills, or capturing memorable moments. it would be amazing to have the latest and greatest iPhone in my hands. The new features look incredible, and I think it would really help me stay ahead, both personally and professionally. Thanks for the chance!
Yeah the thing is on the outside it looks the same but inside there are some big changes that will lead to a REALLY polished experience for most every day people
That’s very fair! I always tell people they should only be considering an upgrade when their current phone is getting in the way of their day-to-day life
spending 799 instead of 999 for the non-pro with 60hz is just plain dumb in 2024 unless you are a grandparent or one of those who compulsively buys a phone every year...an extra 200 over the course of 3+ years is worth it.
The moment the non pro version of the iPhone gets 120hz screen I’ll never buy a pro again.
that‘s why they don‘t put it into it lol. They found the perfect feature to force us into upselling us. (although I still would get the pro because of the camera)
240 hz
Agreed. I believe the 17 will be the year
dont let apple read ur comment 😅
Fr bro, I brought 15 pro max model for this feature, honestly I not great fan of camara that much, but the camera are great. But Yh I would probably go for base model next time.
That switch from the 16 to the 16 Pro at 3:11 is the sickest transition I’ve seen in a tech review
Thank you 🙏🏼 filmed it late at night and almost didn’t put the extra flair on it but glad someone enjoyed it :)
@@WillBowers it was worth it. it looks cool
I loved it as well!
The Camera Control button is, in my opinion, the worst feature this year. It is terribly fiddly and awkward to use. It seems totally superfluous and unnecessary. And the biggest downside? It actually *slows* down your picture-taking task! It's much faster just to use the on-screen controls.
This button was ill-conceived. Instead of *removing* buttons from the iPhone, Apple decided to *add* new buttons such as the Action button and the Camera Control button. Steve Jobs must be spinning in his grave like a lathe.
I sincerely hope they remove this feature in the next iteration of the iPhone (17 or 18) after users express their displeasure.
Very well written comment and I 100% agree with everything you said.
I personally don’t find Apple Intelligence that much useful. The image generation is not at all useful. It makes cartoonish photos which it’s definitely good that it’s obviously not real, it’s just gimmicky. The Writing Tools aren’t that useful either, because it creates output that very much feels AI-generated and almost too formal for the situation. The Siri upgrades, Reduce Interruptions, Swift Assist for us devs and Visual Intelligence are awesome tho.
It doesn’t exist yet?
surveillance tech
@@vespuccini ?
The 16plus is so nice! This my first year “downgrading” from pro max to the plus
Good
Yeah I’ll probably be downgrading this year as well. Since as they have the same features basically why not
60hz 😭🙏
I might have an unpopular opinion, but I love the concept of the camera control! When I upgrade in a few years I'll be super hyped for it! (As a photographer I might be slightly biased)
I think it'll make a lot more sense once the apple intelligence "lens" style feature rolls out too
I currently have the iPhone 14 plus that I’m giving to my mom because she uses an iPhone 11. I’m getting the 16 pro in black with 256gb. I ordered it I can’t wait to get it with the 6.3 inch compact screen better battery etc.
Currently on the XR, great phone, shot quite a few music videos with it. The iPhone 16, with USB-C, improved cameras, camera control and updated industrial design with cameras reminiscent of the iPhone X looks to be a great upgrade. The removal of Apple stickers is almost as disappointing as the removal of the glowing Apple logo in MacBooks.
Long form from Will? Let’s goo!!! 🔥
It’s about to be almost weekly for a bit 😈👀
That's good news@@WillBowers
It must be so hard to make it as a tech reviewer at this time in TH-cam’s history with so many dominant reviewers out there. It’s so nice to see fresh, high quality content on the scene with a new face 🎉 Love your videos and shorts and so happy to see your continued success!!!!
Damon thank you so much!! Means the world to me seeing comments like this. I’m only getting started here, hope you’ll come along on the journey
Just got my wife the basic 256gig 16 in pink, a BIG upgrade from her 64gig 12mini which she absolutely loved but didn’t have the storage she needs being an avid photographer/pintrester. I have the 13pro and thought about upgrading myself… having always gotten the pro models I was STRONGLY advised by my brother in law who manages a couple of Apple stores to wait for next year… completely different design, more premium build materials, better range of colours and more affordable. So that’s what I’m doing..
sheep detected. spending this much for a 60hz display
@@AnotherDay-ce6th his wife was using a 12 mini. I don't think 60hz would bother someone who was already using 60hz. 60hz sucks only if you are used to 120hz.
@@mohammadrayedatif6731 I'm not saying that. But pointing out that spending that amount of money on such bs
@@mohammadrayedatif6731yeah
BRO I'm confused between iphone 15 pro max AND iphone 16 pro 2024
I'm going to buy first time iphone AND want a better phone with NO heating 🔥issues .
Pls suggest meh a better phone in terms of better heating 🔥 management and better performance for long term usage for 4-5 years.
Which phone is best in terms of heating 🔥 & gaming .
Which iphone i should buy 🙏🥺 HELP
It might even be a huge change on the inside but IMO it still doesn't give a big reason to spend all that cash and upgrade if you are coming from a 13 pro or newer, 12 or older still makes sense though
the 13 pro was the last “beast” for battery life so I actually think it’s fair to make that jump. USBC, Dynamic Island, and the eventual benefits of Apple Intelligence make the jump seem doable for me. Only if the existing device is causing friction in your life though, if not just use it until it’s a problem
@@WillBowers True, good point. Personally use a 15 pro max and find no reason to upgrade especially considering I'm still getting AI features and the lot
Yeah I’d stay put on that one too
So many people are saying once the base iPhone gets 120hz they’ll buy it. Buddy, when I can afford it I’ll buy it😂
Also had the iPhone 16 giveaway ended?
16 giveaway ended on the 20th but ill be doing more giveaways soon :)
@@WillBowers Cool, thanks! :D
That white color looks very clean
right? so clean and minimal
@@WillBowers Thats one of the things i love on iPhone, the minimal and clean design really takes it to The next level
How does this man not have more subscribers, these videos are awesome
Thank you 🙏🏻 many more coming soon
It’s so wild that their entire marketing campaign is Apple intelligence but we won’t get all of the features until halfway through the 16 life cycle. Buying the 16 for AI is asinine.
To give a shoutout to the sponsor, I'll just say I love ESR stuff. Great value accessories.
Killer vid! Excited to keep playing with the Photographic Styles
Hey
Which one should I buy the 16 or 15 pro?
in Portugal, I can get the 15 pro for 950€ and the 16 for 840€
What do u think I should do?
Thanks
i'm moving to line 16 from an SE 2 (2020)
do you think there is much of a difference and/or is it necessary to not have (for the moment) apple intelligence for everyday use?
the new camera button is hopeless with the case on. i tried using it with a simple silicon case. u have to press real hard to get any response for the camera use. they should have made it on par with the body panel instead of engraving it deep
I loved the blue 16 but the 60 hertz refresh lagged when I demoed it so I went with the 16 pro which was so much smoother while using the apps
I have a 14 pro max and I really want the plus cuz the colors but ima have to get the pro max. I hate to downgrade
I like that you did a review on the 16 plus & Pro Max.. the best versions I think so far
Iphone 16 pro models facing battery drain after new update of ios 18.0.1. Hope they resolve it in upcoming update. any thoughts @will ?
15 pro max also had great battery life but now the battery health the decreasing faster 😂 16 pro max will be same
My 15 pm battery so worst and overheat,then I gave my husband .i and bought 16 pm ,so far no overheat and batteries is 4 hours longer than 15pm❤
I prefer white color IPhone. Which one do you prefer will?
They all look good this year I think. Personally I think the ultramarine on the 16/16 plus might be my favorite iPhone color ever 😂
@@WillBowers got it☺️
The 16 colours look incredible this year! I love the Teal.
However I can't afford it. It's €950 where I live
I'm hoping I can afford the 13....
The Natural titanium is the best color by far
Samsung is better for the value Apple is better …. For people stuck in the ecosystem
When did you announce the giveaway winner
Reached out to them via DM, they asked to remain anonymous. I’ll be doing more of them soon though :)
Yeah I feel the same way, I'm a lifelong Android user but the upgrades to this year in tandem with iOS18 fixing a lot of the issues I had with iPhones before pushed me to where I will be switching to iPhone in a few weeks. The battery life is great, the overheating fixed and the performance upped, but honestly, for me its largely what you mention in the video as well - I don't care at all for the various AI bs done in camera, I prefer a pic as close to reality as it can get on a phone, and iPhones seem to be going in this direction more so than Google or Samsung.
Fixing what issue lol? Like non cooked AI and all other bs
@@AnotherDay-ce6th quality of life / small annoying bs. Mainly its the hardware upgrades that I'm going for.
I'm waiting for the 17 Pro Max to get 12 gb of ram and hopefully Bluetooth 6.0. I'll want to keep it at least 5 years like my current 12 Pro Max so more ram is a must. Will the 16 lineup still be able to handle AI demands 5-7 years from now on a measly 8 gb? I'm not so sure.
I wonder wether I will regret opting for the 15 pro instead of the 16 pro
Still running my iPhone 13 Mini and torn to buy the regular 16. Anyone in that Same Position to help me decide?
Same
I’m in the same boat. I’m waiting a month or so to see but I think I’m going to upgrade just for the battery life and better cameras
Get a 15 pro instead if you care about 120hz.
@@mohammadrayedatif6731 but isnt it noticeably heavier?
@@felixschober2845 The iPhone 16 weighs 170 grams and the 15 pro weighs 187 grams.
Apple stickers they should removed a long time ago if they want to focus on recycling and kept the brick charger
You have absolutely great editing skills..
Thank you so much my friend
Bro casually roasted MKBHD, philosophy of "what actually is a photo" 🥸💀
I was deciding on getting the non pro but because the non pro doesn’t have 120 Hz and always on display I’m getting the pro
i keep seeing people saying don’t buy it and people saying buy it???? WHAT DO I DO????
Can someone please do a comparison between Nokia 5110 and 16 pro max, Is it worth upgrading?
🤣
Dang tysm for making this video I was planning on buy one but wasn’t fully sure this changed my mind😭😭😭
I like to tell people you should only upgrade if your existing device is causing friction in your day to day life
this is the easy choice for anyone who is in that situation though, battery life alone is a big enough reason for me
@@WillBowersfair, tbh i have the 15 pro max so im well enouph to wait another year unless my screen gets too many scratches or cracks (i stoped useing a screen protector but i still use a case)
#1 fan checking in
appreciate you brother ❤️ Kando vlog next weekend? 😈
Action button on non-pro iPhone looks ugly. Mute switch still looks aesthetically cool on non-pro iPhone in my opinion. Although no one practically use action button other than muting the phone.
What do you mean by “no one”? Most are using it as flash and voice recording button already, you can even use it as shortcut button as tesla users doing.
Let be serious the iphone 16 is the best iphone you can get this year if you are not a pro iPhone user
Well duh?! It's the most recent non pro model, it better be the best. Glad to know the tech isn't moving backwards 😂
I feel like the iPhone 17 will get the 90 or 120hz and the pro’s will get 240hz
another brain less is daydreaming
The real question is it is worth the extra $100-200 change to the pro? Seriously asking since I'm torn between the 16 and 16 pro
Only if you need the camera/screen upgrades. I find myself using my 16 plus more than the 16 pro max rn
@@WillBowersWhy that? Because of the weight? So many people love that the 16 and 16 plus are so light
Where’s the giveaway Will?
Will what happened to the giveaway?
Winner was contacted directly on September 20th and they asked to remain anonymous! Phone is headed to them this week. I’ll be doing more giveaways soon though, I love giving back to the community :)
@@WillBowers Good on you man 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Been loving the video content! Keep it up
the chip inside the phone is one of the biggest upgrades yet so it's kinda worth an upgrade, and the new chip is one of the biggest upgrades..
Samsung fans telling no for everything
Bruh💀
Y’all hear me I will make an app which can further open any app of your choice or do some AI trick or run a shortcut or whatever if you don’t like the Camera Control and want to use it for something else, and will release the source code publicly
The battery lost to a S24 so...
And where did you see that
@@WillBowersMarques Brownlee
@@brq44 and Mrwhoserheboss
love your content as always! I'd really love to win the iPhone 16 /16 Pro because it would be a game-changer for me. As someone who relies heavily on my phone for everything, whether it's for staying productive, learning new skills, or capturing memorable moments. it would be amazing to have the latest and greatest iPhone in my hands. The new features look incredible, and I think it would really help me stay ahead, both personally and professionally. Thanks for the chance!
Someone else won (chose to remain anonymous). Nonetheless I wish you the best of luck next time!
the colors are so beautiful this year. Cant wait to win one in the giveaway *cough*will mayhave forgotten*cough*
I didn’t forget! The winner was reached out to on the 20th and asked to remain anonymous. I’ll be doing more of them soon though 👀
@@WillBowers aw dang it, i was really hopeful since i wrote my whole apple craze rant 😂
looks the same, i still love it
Yeah the thing is on the outside it looks the same but inside there are some big changes that will lead to a REALLY polished experience for most every day people
@@WillBowersthose android fans just care about the outside
I got my iPhone 16 pro max in White titanium and loving it 😍! And I also got a clear case from Popsockets to show off my phone
Alternate title : *Apple fan talks about the new iPhone 16s*
keep this energy when my non apple content drops soon too
@@WillBowers I sure will.
it’s peak apple season, most tech creators are covering this stuff right now. doing some stuff with the pixel soon though
Yeahhhh my iPhone 12 is working just fine.
That’s very fair! I always tell people they should only be considering an upgrade when their current phone is getting in the way of their day-to-day life
hi
hello :)
spending 799 instead of 999 for the non-pro with 60hz is just plain dumb in 2024 unless you are a grandparent or one of those who compulsively buys a phone every year...an extra 200 over the course of 3+ years is worth it.
Hi
hello
Bro can you send me one of your phones
I’ll do more giveaways in the future
What about a 16?
😊
heyy
First
mad early
3:11 great transition here
Thank you 🙏🏻
Like if you’re from Instagram 😁
Good review brother 👏
Thank you homie
First
you're the goat
First
when you’re right you’re…..wrong actually… you posted this way after the video came out….. ☺️❤️🦶
@@WillBowers the foot is crazy rn