iPhone 11 pro max user here. I am still completely content with the performance of this device. I thought this year was it, and after the reveal I can rest easy for another year with confidence.
11 is still a good phone, but I'd upgrade for usb-c, brightness, battery and speakers. Aside from the dynamic island, there's really not much else that's noticeably different. I have the 14PM and don't plan on replacing it anytime soon. Unless there's an under-display camera, I'll just replace the battery at 80% and that'll give me another 1-2 years.
As an android fan, I can tell you that even in our side this year's phones are meh... only ones that look cool are the new pixels but that tenser chip is kinda worrisome especially if it is supposed to last 7 years
I don't pay much attention to specs with Apple cause they never translate to real world usage ... 60hz is ridiculous though, same with the charging speeds. Every iphone is an S version of the previous year though. There's not much they can improve on, and the overwhelming majority of people don't upgrade every year anymore. Better to compare it to the 14 or even 13.
@flizzy4645 as it should, the base iphone is already expensive. It sucks to pick the pro when the jump of price is too much just to get 120hz. Atleast let the base get 90hz.
I get everyone saying don't upgrade. But at the end of the day, we are at a point in technology where each year doesn't seem completely different from the previous. The 16 is just 13 with IMPROVEMENTS/ENHANCEMENTS. The 14 was definitely the 13 with improvements. Besides the one new thing, the Dynamic Island. What I've noticed is that each new iPhone Pro model is just a copy of the previous year with improvements and one or two unique features from last years model. Example Below. XS Max - Starting 11 Pro Max - Ultra Wide Camera 12 Pro Max - New Video Encoding Specs + 5G + slightly bigger screen 13 Pro Max - New Video/Camera Features + Mainly ProMotion and Better Battery 14 Pro Max - New Video/Camera Features + Dynamic Island + Satellite "If u care" 15 Pro Max - Action Button + Titanium Finishes + USB-C 16 Pro Max - New Recording Specs + Camera Button + Slightly bigger screen & "Battery" In all who cares if you upgrade from the last years or not. At the end of the day most people can do the same things on their 6 year old phone as todays current phone. WE ARE ALL BEING PLAYED. Every two years is the fine line in differences but really, they haven't done anything that is just jaw dropping. Like an iPhone that folds, or really that's it. Lol. Oh and they have yet to bring back the Touch ID to the lineup. I thought that camera button was a finger print reader.. LOL. Honestly if it was it would get used more than a capture button when that's already on the screen or can be used by the volume button. I don't know. I'm Conflicted. Enjoy my column.
Phones are hitting the same wall that PC's did back in the day, they get more boring every year till nobody cares anymore. Apple differentiate it self by trying to be a luxury brand like LV which is a bad thing for someone that likes tech like me
I’m the same as you. I work on a 3 year cycle and budget for top spec. If you spread it out it means you’re spending £40-55 per month if you buy every 3 years. Apple innovation is so poor incrementally year on year that buying every new model makes no sense. I’m no Apple fanboy but I’m not leaving a comfortable ecosystem for Android. I tried that once and just got frustrated.
@@YasinHasan- I’m considering doing the same, except I’d be going from the 14 Pro to the base model 16 which is essentially the same thing as the base model 15. Do you notice any significant differences in that change from Pro to Regular? Do you think I should stay with the 14 Pro?
Apple is just riding on the idiots who are still fine not being given an option to choose between 120hz or 60hz. It's the idiots who are fine with that who needs to wake up. Apple wouldn't switch the iPhone to usb-c if EU regulations didn't push through.
Lol its the users that need to wake up. Noone forced to buy an iphone lol. They offered 60hz, you decide to buy. If you dont think its worth it, then dont buy lol.
Apple is no longer innovating like it used to, it is slowly falling behind in the technological world, and I say slowly. Other brands have caught up with it and even surpassed it (globally). A quick example is the latest Pixel 9 Pro XL which already comes with all the GEMINI artificial intelligence (and owned by Google itself), and another is the S24 Ultra, etc. This latest iPhone 16 Pro is a disappointment, I really expected more from Apple. Oh, but for charging high prices for little or no innovation, they are the leaders in the world.
I currently have a 12 Pro and just swapped up to the iPhone 16. I'm not going to lie, the pink color was a huge decision factor for me. I have since discovered the pro version is the only one with the zoom, so I hope I don't regret not getting the 16 Pro. I'm guessing the regular 16's zoom is the same as my current 12 Pro. I'm excited either way, but I have a feeling my concert photos will not improve, LOL.
While the iPhone 16 series does seem compelling, I will probably hold on to my 13 Pro Max for another year because I don’t see a huge reason to upgrade.
I agree, the Regular 16 and 16 plus (not pros) received the bigger upgrades esp compared to the last two generations. BUT, those having 60hz for 2024-2025 is a huge crime. When I upgraded to the 14 pro max, I was coming from the regular iPhone 12. And believe me, that 120hz refresh rate makes a huge difference even on what is a relatively small screen compared to my iPad Pro or my gaming laptop. Everything is just that much smoother, scrolling is a breeze, UI animations don’t look laggy/jittery. EDIT: I have to reiterate. I said the REGULAR 16 and 16 Plus, and NOT the Pro and Pro Max. I have to put this in cause apparently some people don’t know how to read even though I already said regular iPhone series.
Can confirm i cannot go back to 60hz ever again. Crapple doing crappy stuff isnt a new thing. Sheeps give em money and make em rich they see no reason to give 120hz to base cause sheeps gonna buy it even if they give 4gb ram in it with 64gb for 1000$ 😂😂
but wait, apple it's sooo smooth that u would notice any difference fanboys will say even though the difference it's from sky visible, heck i even fell the difference from 90 to 120
May not be upgrade for others that have 15 pro max but for me I have 12 pro max and I am glad I waited I definitely will be upgrading to 16 pro max .. thanks for sharing looks nice and worth the upgrade after 4 years ..
I'm currently on iPhone 13 Pro Max and is upgrading to the 16 Pro Max. Seriously considered a S24 Galaxy Ultra. Might have been fun, but the Apple echo-system is too valuable to leave, especially as a creative person who does a lot of music ideas on the go with the voice recording app, lyrics writing with the notes app and a lot of other stuff where the ideas transfer SEAMLESSLY from one device to the next. The Apple Intelligence features are interesting, also. Looking forward playing around with it!
@@FredFerrari592there literally is no reason yet, you got 120hz, you got magsafe, you got Software Updates iOS 18 for sure. One Thing you could do is a new Battery if its below 80%
I was on the fence about upgrading this year to a 16 pro from my 15 pro. This years version shut that door real quick. I was severely disappointed with the 16 pro series this year. Same screen nits. A very minor camera upgrade. Same amount of ram. This is an S year indeed.
I have an 13 Pro Max and I want to upgrade just because I’m not satisfied with the performance. But I’m having a hard time justifying the 16 Pro Max. I like the idea of the 16 Pro, just don’t know If I’d be loosing anything major. I definitely need some advice.
@@DarZen_noall of them are great phones. No matter what phone you get its going to be good. "Assuming you're upgrading from a phone that's at least 3 years old"
I won't be upgrading this time. My 15 Pro Max doesn't have any heating issues. The year-over-year camera improvements are marginal; you need a 2 or more year gap between iPhone models to enjoy significant camera improvements. The 5x tetraprism lens on the 15PM was a significant upgrade from earlier, and it doesn't seem changed for the 16PM, thought it is fantastic that it's now available on the regular, non-Max size Pro. These are expensive phones, and you really save a lot of money by keeping your phone 2 years compared to upgrading every year. So that's my plan. I'm excited for all of you who will be picking up a 16 or 16 Pro, regular or extra large version.
I still have iPhone 13 Pro Max so when this comes out, I’m upgrading then. The white one is gonna be nice. Simple color for a more updated phone. I’m looking forward to it. Plus if the cooling works, my battery life expectancy will stay higher than it is now. 2 more paychecks and this phone is paid off. Now I’m excited. I mainly want the better battery, faster charging, and the cooling system on it
I also have the 13 pro max. I was going to go with the pink plus but seeing the colour for this gen i guess im going with another pro max... the pastels were so cute, no idea why they would go vibrant smh
@@jasminmorley there's absolutely no reason to upgrade from a 13, if you need usb c just go to the 15 pro and save some money, the 16 is kind of embarrassing really.
@@yonkocommander5531 the 15 pro has over-heating problems which a huge issue for day to day usage. That alone makes it worth upgrading to iPhone 16 pro versus the 15 pro. The iPhone 16 pro also has faster charging 40W versus 27W so it's not exactly the same type C. You also get ~10% more battery life. Also a 48MP ultra wide camera vs 12MP is a huge jump. I'm upgrading my iPhone 13 Pro to an iPhone 16 Pro because it's basically free with a trade in. The only thing I have to pay is taxes.
When you list out every update to the phones, it's more than I realized. Per usual, no one should be upgrading their phone every year. The regular 16 vs the 15 is a big upgrade: processor jump, action button, camera control, bigger battery, big camera improvements. While I agree that for the price they should have 120hz, only techies care let alone notice for real.
I have the 8plus I bought at launch, it has been running great with no issues at all. But now the battery is close to dead. I just ordered the base 16 and then we will see how long that lasts 👍🏻
After all these years of being an iPhone user, I'm making the switch to Samsung. I just feel like they've got way more to offer. Different strokes for different folks, I guess
Im predominantly and iphone user, but switched over to Samsung a few times. I think both companies make great phones, but upgrades are iterative and to get that feeling of having a truly new phone phone experience when getting a new phone I feel that only switching to another manufacturer will give you that. Currently have an iPhone 15 pro max and debating whether to wait for the Samsung ultra 25.
@@lukabosnjak3829 lol the s24 ultra is way better then the s21 xD. I had multiple Samsung phones and now the s24 ultra and also owned iPhones. Everything the iphone 15 pro max has to offer, the Samsung s24 ultra also has 😂 but AI was not yet there on the iPhone 15 pro max and the Samsung s24 ultra does have AI features.
Every update is software update which iPhone 15 and 14 can also run. And the camera button, it is useful sometimes, but it just looks like an idea comes out when Apple had nothing to update but had to make some changes
The Tech Guy is the real deal: always tells it like it is and is honest about the products he reviews. A breath of fresh air in a world where so many Tech commentators just go with the narrative.
Same comments every year “ there is nothing new for me i’ll stick with my 11 Pro “ bla bla bla 😂😂😂😂😂 and still latest iphone will become the highest selling🤣✅
I think I’ll hold on to my iPhone 14 for a little while longer. I honestly like the 14 because it still has the lightening cable which is very convenient for me.
i switched from SE_2020 to 14. Oh dear Lord what an awful phone it is. Sluggish, lagging, animations take forever, faceID is slooow sometimes not registering, in dark i have to stare into it for 2 seconds close up. I cannot just check something reaching from the bed i have to point my face into it, battery life is kindof okay when you not doing anything serious, charger not in the box. When you disable animations your controls stop working !!! the same gesture with disabled animation is taking you to multitask screen instead of home screen, if you want to go into home quickly while on the call you have to swipe,, wait .. swipe stare into it for 3 seconds and then get into home screen after some 6 seconds. Damn how is it that people are "just happy" with it. This phone is colossal trash :(
The big thing for a lot of people (at least the ones I know) between the pro and the regular iPhone is the 5x zoom. Using the phone as your main camera, it would be really nice to have better zoom. I could leave a lot of the other pro features.
@@tomhowells6240 Also a 13 Pro Max user, 3 year in December, 82% battery health. Upgrading to the 16 Pro Max once it gets released prolly in December. (It's a little late for us here on this side of the globe.)
I’ve upgraded to a Pixel Fold 9 512GB obsidian from iPhone 11 Pro Max. Only reason I’m doing it is because Apple stopped the security updates for my phone. At least for me getting a “new” phone will offer a different experience and a dual function from phone to tablet. My wife also got sick and bored of her iPhone 12 Pro Max so I bought a galaxy Z Fold 6 1 TB and she is loving it. Our next phones after these will be only foldable going forward.
Maaan, I'm so on the fence between the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Honor Magic V3. The Honor Magic has the pixel beat from a tech standpoint, but software-wise, it's Pixel all the way. I hope you got an extended warranty for the Z Fold 6. I'll never support another Samsung Fold after my screen stopped folding flat weeks after the year warranty on my Z Fold 4 was up. $750 to "fix," a known issue by Samsung 🙄
@@simplerelaxation9743 I’m getting my pixel 9 fold delivered today and the pixel 3 watch 45 mm tomorrow. My iPhone is 5 years old but it runs great. It’s time for a new device anyway. The foldable phone is the way to go for me. Phone and tablet in one is amazing. My wife is enjoying her Fold 6. It can be used as a regular phone when not folded and a tablet with all the phone functions when folded open.
Top end slab phones today are priced at $2,500 (CAD) + tax + warranty. For about $500 (CAD) more one can have a foldable phone, such as a , Z Fold 6 and Pixel 9 Fold. It’s really not a lot when you’re already spending upwards of $3000+ (CAD). Of course the financial aspect is personal and one should spend responsibly. I pay for everything I own in cash so I’m already living debt and mortgage free. I just refuse to buy another iPhone and really have no change my mobile computing experience; I may as well keep my current phone if that’s the case.
I think thee 24 Ultra is much better phone than iphone 16pro but i am in the apple eco system , macbook , apple watch, airpods pro, even air tags so i got to go with apple. I am rocking 11pro max and honestly i have the money to buy 16pro max in full but i don't really see a compelling reason to do so. I don't take that many pictures with my phone.
I remember not too long ago when a new I phone came out it would put all his competitors at bay. Always something we never seen before features, software something that no one had thought of. Now it's like OK same phone a slight better processor and some gimmicks. I'm sure Steve Jobs is rolling on his grave every time this new phones come up. I miss Steve's creativity and futuristic vision.
Hey bro , did you buy apple care plus along with 15pm? Is it possible to get apple care plus because iphone 15 pro max discontinued model now and there is no option showing in apple website to buy apple care plus for iphone 15 pro max.
@@rameeza.s9514 I purchased it the same day I got my phone which was little over a month ago, but I would call Apple because I had the same issue with my AirPods Pro’s and they where able to fix it by phone
I have the 12 pro max as well but my battery is not doing very well and having issues with touchscreen feedback at times. Wanted to upgrade but the 16 looks underwhelming compared to the past couple years.
12PM user here too. The big reason to upgrade this year is the trade in value. It appears after this year the trade in value for the 12 pro max falls off a cliff. You can get $1000 trade in credit from ATT if that's your carrier.
@@paulroscorla1666 Yep, 100%. It's getting more and more harder to sustain however. And of course it makes them look absolutely ridiculous. Wonder which will change first - 8GB on £1,699 MacBook Pros or 60Hz on £799 iPhones?! 😂
I'm laughing really, really loud :))) You can of course use your smartphone without a protective glass :) but I care about my tech and you know what the problem is ?! if you put a protective glass on the S24U, the anti-reflective coating is gone. Of course, you can buy official anti-reflective glass from Samsung, but in the first place it cuts your fingers with sharp edges (Samsung has always not cared about its fans), in the second the sensitivity of the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor deteriorates (not 100%, but it fails from time to time).
For five years, my iPhone 11 Pro Max has been a reliable device. Most likely purchasing the 16 Pro Max and holding out for the iPhone 20 Pro Max for an additional 4 years.
@@Thetechchap it is bad, in fact it's awful, the only people who should even consider upgrading are users of iphone 12 or prior and even then, they're probably fine with the 15 pro.
120 hz is in every mid to low end phones today... Apple treats consumers like idiots! And they love! Btw my old edge 30 ultra is 144 hz and much more fluid.
@androidadvanced5068 yeah..for the amount of money people paying for the phone. Apple should at least gave us 120hz on every model. This is 2024 already. Even small company like infinix have 120hz. Those phone priced only at 229usd
I can understand (and probably agree with most of) the comments. Personally, I've just pre-ordered the Pro 16, coming from the iPhone 11. For me, I'm expecting a massive jump!
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iPhone 11 pro max user here. I am still completely content with the performance of this device. I thought this year was it, and after the reveal I can rest easy for another year with confidence.
Same have no issues with my 11pro max. I can easily afford 16pro max but why ?
I planned to buy this but its only 4G.
Facts…I phone 12 pro max here…I’ma wait also
@@15xgg80me too.
11 is still a good phone, but I'd upgrade for usb-c, brightness, battery and speakers. Aside from the dynamic island, there's really not much else that's noticeably different. I have the 14PM and don't plan on replacing it anytime soon. Unless there's an under-display camera, I'll just replace the battery at 80% and that'll give me another 1-2 years.
No hater but... this year iphone dont have alot "new" to offer
Yep, only few. Not enough to convince majority of people to upgrade
Faster processor, upgraded cameras and mics, smaller bezels, bigger sizes and batteries, camera button, tougher screen, AI features, better cooling, wifi 7, faster wireless charging, and improved speakers.
Well they never had alot to offer, always took a step or two backwards than Android
This is literally the first time in years Apple actually does something new, the first time people actually get new stuff but they still complain😂😂
As an android fan, I can tell you that even in our side this year's phones are meh... only ones that look cool are the new pixels but that tenser chip is kinda worrisome especially if it is supposed to last 7 years
iPhone 16 still has 60hz in 2024. And the 16 Pro is literally the S version of iPhone 15 Pro. Crazy
that's genuinely sad lol
people will gonna say its not their main flagship but at that price point it should be not 60hz
I don't pay much attention to specs with Apple cause they never translate to real world usage ... 60hz is ridiculous though, same with the charging speeds. Every iphone is an S version of the previous year though. There's not much they can improve on, and the overwhelming majority of people don't upgrade every year anymore. Better to compare it to the 14 or even 13.
15 pro got 120 hz wym
It literally has 120 hz
Thanks
120 hz refresh screen on regular iPhones 16 would have been the biggest upgrade but lost opportunity
reserved for next that too 90hz cry for it
Than their will be no point of the iphone 16 pro
@flizzy4645 as it should, the base iphone is already expensive. It sucks to pick the pro when the jump of price is too much just to get 120hz. Atleast let the base get 90hz.
The rumours have always said 2025 for 120Hz as that is when the iPhone 17 Pros gets a new design.
I would be glad for 90Hz tbh
I get everyone saying don't upgrade. But at the end of the day, we are at a point in technology where each year doesn't seem completely different from the previous. The 16 is just 13 with IMPROVEMENTS/ENHANCEMENTS. The 14 was definitely the 13 with improvements. Besides the one new thing, the Dynamic Island. What I've noticed is that each new iPhone Pro model is just a copy of the previous year with improvements and one or two unique features from last years model. Example Below.
XS Max - Starting
11 Pro Max - Ultra Wide Camera
12 Pro Max - New Video Encoding Specs + 5G + slightly bigger screen
13 Pro Max - New Video/Camera Features + Mainly ProMotion and Better Battery
14 Pro Max - New Video/Camera Features + Dynamic Island + Satellite "If u care"
15 Pro Max - Action Button + Titanium Finishes + USB-C
16 Pro Max - New Recording Specs + Camera Button + Slightly bigger screen & "Battery"
In all who cares if you upgrade from the last years or not. At the end of the day most people can do the same things on their 6 year old phone as todays current phone. WE ARE ALL BEING PLAYED. Every two years is the fine line in differences but really, they haven't done anything that is just jaw dropping. Like an iPhone that folds, or really that's it. Lol. Oh and they have yet to bring back the Touch ID to the lineup. I thought that camera button was a finger print reader.. LOL. Honestly if it was it would get used more than a capture button when that's already on the screen or can be used by the volume button. I don't know. I'm Conflicted. Enjoy my column.
I will upgrade from 8 Plus
If Steve Jobs was still around we'd definitely not be getting this shit
@@palmywtaczanowie Same here.
Phones are hitting the same wall that PC's did back in the day, they get more boring every year till nobody cares anymore. Apple differentiate it self by trying to be a luxury brand like LV which is a bad thing for someone that likes tech like me
I’ve no idea why anyone would want a foldable phone , they just look shit . Apple I hope would never go down that novelty route. .
The urge for upgrade from me went from every 2 years to 3 years and now probably 4 years. Only thing i wish my 14 has is usb c.
I’m the same as you. I work on a 3 year cycle and budget for top spec. If you spread it out it means you’re spending £40-55 per month if you buy every 3 years. Apple innovation is so poor incrementally year on year that buying every new model makes no sense.
I’m no Apple fanboy but I’m not leaving a comfortable ecosystem for Android. I tried that once and just got frustrated.
Yeah that's what I waited one extra year. I'm set for a long time.
i went from 14 pro to regular 15 just because type c
@@YasinHasan- I’m considering doing the same, except I’d be going from the 14 Pro to the base model 16 which is essentially the same thing as the base model 15. Do you notice any significant differences in that change from Pro to Regular? Do you think I should stay with the 14 Pro?
same, i went from 13pro 15pro just because of usb-c tbh. and i think i can wait for the 17 pro :D
Releasing a phone AGAIN with a 60 htz refresh rate in 2024. Apple wake up!
Apple is just riding on the idiots who are still fine not being given an option to choose between 120hz or 60hz. It's the idiots who are fine with that who needs to wake up. Apple wouldn't switch the iPhone to usb-c if EU regulations didn't push through.
Lol its the users that need to wake up. Noone forced to buy an iphone lol. They offered 60hz, you decide to buy. If you dont think its worth it, then dont buy lol.
NO wake up the idiots who are willing to spent over 800 usd to get a iphone 15 with vertical camera and call it new and impressive
Apple is no longer innovating like it used to, it is slowly falling behind in the technological world, and I say slowly. Other brands have caught up with it and even surpassed it (globally). A quick example is the latest Pixel 9 Pro XL which already comes with all the GEMINI artificial intelligence (and owned by Google itself), and another is the S24 Ultra, etc. This latest iPhone 16 Pro is a disappointment, I really expected more from Apple. Oh, but for charging high prices for little or no innovation, they are the leaders in the world.
For what reason(s) would I benefit from a faster refresh rate on an entry level iPhone?
I currently have a 12 Pro and just swapped up to the iPhone 16. I'm not going to lie, the pink color was a huge decision factor for me. I have since discovered the pro version is the only one with the zoom, so I hope I don't regret not getting the 16 Pro. I'm guessing the regular 16's zoom is the same as my current 12 Pro. I'm excited either way, but I have a feeling my concert photos will not improve, LOL.
While the iPhone 16 series does seem compelling, I will probably hold on to my 13 Pro Max for another year because I don’t see a huge reason to upgrade.
I was going to do the same but my Face ID has recently started malfunctioning 🎉
You have the best iPhone so as long as your battery is still healthy you shouldn’t upgrade
Yes do that. Honestly the upgrade is more aim towards older iPhone users.
Same here.
smart person... this 16 isn't worth it at all... the kept talking about the AI like that was the main event.
I agree, the Regular 16 and 16 plus (not pros) received the bigger upgrades esp compared to the last two generations. BUT, those having 60hz for 2024-2025 is a huge crime. When I upgraded to the 14 pro max, I was coming from the regular iPhone 12. And believe me, that 120hz refresh rate makes a huge difference even on what is a relatively small screen compared to my iPad Pro or my gaming laptop. Everything is just that much smoother, scrolling is a breeze, UI animations don’t look laggy/jittery.
EDIT: I have to reiterate. I said the REGULAR 16 and 16 Plus, and NOT the Pro and Pro Max. I have to put this in cause apparently some people don’t know how to read even though I already said regular iPhone series.
Can confirm i cannot go back to 60hz ever again.
Crapple doing crappy stuff isnt a new thing.
Sheeps give em money and make em rich they see no reason to give 120hz to base cause sheeps gonna buy it even if they give 4gb ram in it with 64gb for 1000$ 😂😂
but wait, apple it's sooo smooth that u would notice any difference fanboys will say even though the difference it's from sky visible, heck i even fell the difference from 90 to 120
The Pro has 120Hz. Not sure what you're whinging about
@@rowser4472read again. He is referring to the base
14 pro is still a G.
The position of the capture button is kind of awkward when you take vertical photo in your right hand.
maybe there will be lots of unintended button taps while holding the phone in a vertical position too.
@@Billgetta Especially for all lefthander , camera mode all the time 💀💀🤣😅
@@Billgetta nah
They should move the volume button to the right side and the on-off button to the top
dont take vertical photos then
May not be upgrade for others that have 15 pro max but for me I have 12 pro max and I am glad I waited I definitely will be upgrading to 16 pro max .. thanks for sharing looks nice and worth the upgrade after 4 years ..
It may be an incremental upgrade for most, but coming from a 6 yr old XR I'm hoping the 16 Pro will be a significant improvement.
Our greatest innovation is Desert gold.
And a button
I'm currently on iPhone 13 Pro Max and is upgrading to the 16 Pro Max. Seriously considered a S24 Galaxy Ultra. Might have been fun, but the Apple echo-system is too valuable to leave, especially as a creative person who does a lot of music ideas on the go with the voice recording app, lyrics writing with the notes app and a lot of other stuff where the ideas transfer SEAMLESSLY from one device to the next. The Apple Intelligence features are interesting, also. Looking forward playing around with it!
My iPhone 11 Pro Max has served me well for 5 years. Probably gonna by the 16 pro max and wait another 4 years until the iPhone 20 pro max
Me too i have 11 pro max, I think it’s time to say goodbye and hello dessert 16 pro max for me
Can you give me your iPhone 11 Pro Max cos am stacked with 6s 😂
yeah saying goodbye to my iphone 11 pro max as well
base 11 here to 16 Pro Max
Gonna miss my midnight green 😕
did they fix the heating issue???
Going to buy a new case for my 12 pro max and i'm good for another year
It's basically an 'S' year in old world lingo. A refinement on the major upgrade from the previous year.
Yep 100%
Reckon I should wait for the next model then? Currently on the 13 Pro Max
@@FredFerrari592there literally is no reason yet, you got 120hz, you got magsafe, you got Software Updates iOS 18 for sure. One Thing you could do is a new Battery if its below 80%
I was on the fence about upgrading this year to a 16 pro from my 15 pro. This years version shut that door real quick. I was severely disappointed with the 16 pro series this year. Same screen nits. A very minor camera upgrade. Same amount of ram. This is an S year indeed.
@Thetechchap halo ❤
I am planning on jumping up from the regular iPhone 12 to the 16 Pro. That is going to be a BIG upgrade.
Me to but I’ll go pro max
Dumb peoples😒
don't waste your money bro
Me too dessert color pro max
@@richtex89 the pro max is too big imo
totally not me watching this on my iPhone 6s plus lmao
goat
You’re missing on A LOT.
no problem, you're a goat!
I still using 7plus ,is working flawless.Battery is bad but everything else is really good
@@steffan1804Yeah, the 60hz on the iPhone 16 is much improved compared to the 60hz on the 6s plus.
I have an 13 Pro Max and I want to upgrade just because I’m not satisfied with the performance. But I’m having a hard time justifying the 16 Pro Max. I like the idea of the 16 Pro, just don’t know If I’d be loosing anything major. I definitely need some advice.
Same as me. Idk what to do. Looking at the pixel 9 pro xl though.
@@DarZen_noall of them are great phones. No matter what phone you get its going to be good. "Assuming you're upgrading from a phone that's at least 3 years old"
Is it worth to upgrade 13PM to 16PM?
I won't be upgrading this time. My 15 Pro Max doesn't have any heating issues. The year-over-year camera improvements are marginal; you need a 2 or more year gap between iPhone models to enjoy significant camera improvements. The 5x tetraprism lens on the 15PM was a significant upgrade from earlier, and it doesn't seem changed for the 16PM, thought it is fantastic that it's now available on the regular, non-Max size Pro. These are expensive phones, and you really save a lot of money by keeping your phone 2 years compared to upgrading every year. So that's my plan.
I'm excited for all of you who will be picking up a 16 or 16 Pro, regular or extra large version.
True
Soooo ... Nothing new. Oh wait there's a button no one asked for, I'm sold
@Laffs4funI’m right behind you.
I was asking for that button 15 years ago. I guess better late than never.
@@TanukiDigitalwhat's the point of the touchscreen then?
@@steveguy3 For everything other than the function of that button.
New chip, new larger screens, new ultrawide camera, new camera capture button, etc. I guess some people can't read or listen..
I still have iPhone 13 Pro Max so when this comes out, I’m upgrading then. The white one is gonna be nice. Simple color for a more updated phone. I’m looking forward to it. Plus if the cooling works, my battery life expectancy will stay higher than it is now. 2 more paychecks and this phone is paid off. Now I’m excited. I mainly want the better battery, faster charging, and the cooling system on it
I also have the 13 pro max. I was going to go with the pink plus but seeing the colour for this gen i guess im going with another pro max... the pastels were so cute, no idea why they would go vibrant smh
@@jasminmorley there's absolutely no reason to upgrade from a 13, if you need usb c just go to the 15 pro and save some money, the 16 is kind of embarrassing really.
@@yonkocommander5531oh so you’re broke
@@yonkocommander5531 the 15 pro has over-heating problems which a huge issue for day to day usage. That alone makes it worth upgrading to iPhone 16 pro versus the 15 pro. The iPhone 16 pro also has faster charging 40W versus 27W so it's not exactly the same type C. You also get ~10% more battery life. Also a 48MP ultra wide camera vs 12MP is a huge jump. I'm upgrading my iPhone 13 Pro to an iPhone 16 Pro because it's basically free with a trade in. The only thing I have to pay is taxes.
Bro don't waste your money...just get a 14 or a 15 you apple sheep 🐑
When you list out every update to the phones, it's more than I realized. Per usual, no one should be upgrading their phone every year. The regular 16 vs the 15 is a big upgrade: processor jump, action button, camera control, bigger battery, big camera improvements. While I agree that for the price they should have 120hz, only techies care let alone notice for real.
I have the 8plus I bought at launch, it has been running great with no issues at all. But now the battery is close to dead. I just ordered the base 16 and then we will see how long that lasts 👍🏻
After all these years of being an iPhone user, I'm making the switch to Samsung. I just feel like they've got way more to offer. Different strokes for different folks, I guess
Can you elaborate what Samsung has more and which model ? Genuinely asking cause I'm still using iphone 7 plus 🤣🤣 As in all the detailsssss 😚
Interestingly I just switched from s21 ultra to 15 pro max this year since samsung didn't have anything to offer...
I'm switching from IPhone to a foldable next
Im predominantly and iphone user, but switched over to Samsung a few times. I think both companies make great phones, but upgrades are iterative and to get that feeling of having a truly new phone phone experience when getting a new phone I feel that only switching to another manufacturer will give you that. Currently have an iPhone 15 pro max and debating whether to wait for the Samsung ultra 25.
@@lukabosnjak3829 lol the s24 ultra is way better then the s21 xD. I had multiple Samsung phones and now the s24 ultra and also owned iPhones. Everything the iphone 15 pro max has to offer, the Samsung s24 ultra also has 😂 but AI was not yet there on the iPhone 15 pro max and the Samsung s24 ultra does have AI features.
Every update is software update which iPhone 15 and 14 can also run. And the camera button, it is useful sometimes, but it just looks like an idea comes out when Apple had nothing to update but had to make some changes
The capture button will be gone within 2 years. Mark my words.
The only real upgrade i see this year is the 4k and 120 frames video recording
Maybe the iPhone 17 will do 8K video like the S24 ultra.
Yeah it's a nice feature to have.
Yeah maybe @@JohnSmith-ef8nr
So the pro vs pro max all the specs are exactly the same ? Zoom on cameras exactly the same ?
The Tech Guy is the real deal: always tells it like it is and is honest about the products he reviews. A breath of fresh air in a world where so many Tech commentators just go with the narrative.
Aren’t you sleeping mate? Its 2:30 in the morning.
i was gna say the same thing, but shouldnt you be asleep as well, seeming as its 2:35? hmmm? lmao
scheduled upload mate
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@@TheOneDanTek going to buy this phone soon. Excited about it. Watching all the videos regarding apple 16 🫣
Or may be editing takes time it's big
The hell, same phone they’ve been making since the iPhone 12..
11*
@@okarinkyouma658112* there was a design change between 11 and 12. its been the same since then
Same comments every year “ there is nothing new for me i’ll stick with my 11 Pro “ bla bla bla 😂😂😂😂😂 and still latest iphone will become the highest selling🤣✅
@@SakshamSharma-vk2ls
Nah, the iPhone 15 series sold the worst untill now
They really gotta do something new
@@ionutzkrew124 it sold worse if we compare with other iphones🤣 15 was top selling iphone of last year
The New iPhone 15s! 🎉
Do you think it could be useable while shooting vertically?
What would be the point in a higher refresh rate?
Maybe an unpopular take, but I think it's totally deserving. Already on the hunt for a case
Same here, I don’t get why there’s so much hate. I’ve already ordered a few cases from Burga.
Yesss!!! I'm deffo ordering the Pro Max
My mind is telling me Yes
My bank is telling me No
Right🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
2:34 SOMETHING SOMETHING INSIDE 🤣
That made me sub
Do the 16 plus have always on display?
I have an iPhone X and it’s really struggling to operate. Overheats and lags like crazy…thinking it might be time to upgrade!
Same here 😢
New iPhone 16 still has 60Hz display for £799, while £300 Android phones have 120Hz since 4 years ago 😂
I think I’ll hold on to my iPhone 14 for a little while longer. I honestly like the 14 because it still has the lightening cable which is very convenient for me.
Yep same for me
i switched from SE_2020 to 14. Oh dear Lord what an awful phone it is. Sluggish, lagging, animations take forever, faceID is slooow sometimes not registering, in dark i have to stare into it for 2 seconds close up. I cannot just check something reaching from the bed i have to point my face into it, battery life is kindof okay when you not doing anything serious, charger not in the box. When you disable animations your controls stop working !!! the same gesture with disabled animation is taking you to multitask screen instead of home screen, if you want to go into home quickly while on the call you have to swipe,, wait .. swipe stare into it for 3 seconds and then get into home screen after some 6 seconds. Damn how is it that people are "just happy" with it. This phone is colossal trash :(
Man those bezels look stunning
Real
The big thing for a lot of people (at least the ones I know) between the pro and the regular iPhone is the 5x zoom. Using the phone as your main camera, it would be really nice to have better zoom. I could leave a lot of the other pro features.
What’s faster, the A18 standard or A17 pro chip?
I was waiting to upgrade to iphone 16, but 60 fps is huge let down. Guess I'll just wait for price drop on 15 pro
I have had my 12 since release, maximum battery capacity of 77% and a slight dodgy charging port. Worth upgrading guys?
Yeah
Yes, I have the 12 pro rn
I have a 12 pm and maximum battery is 88%. Should I upgrade?
My pro max 13 is 3years old and still with 87% max battery health, dodgy charging port so mag safe only way at the mo-
Would you upgrade or wait?
@@tomhowells6240 Also a 13 Pro Max user, 3 year in December, 82% battery health. Upgrading to the 16 Pro Max once it gets released prolly in December. (It's a little late for us here on this side of the globe.)
I’ve upgraded to a Pixel Fold 9 512GB obsidian from iPhone 11 Pro Max. Only reason I’m doing it is because Apple stopped the security updates for my phone. At least for me getting a “new” phone will offer a different experience and a dual function from phone to tablet.
My wife also got sick and bored of her iPhone 12 Pro Max so I bought a galaxy Z Fold 6 1 TB and she is loving it.
Our next phones after these will be only foldable going forward.
Smart people
That's not true at all iPhone 11 will get iOS 18
Maaan, I'm so on the fence between the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Honor Magic V3. The Honor Magic has the pixel beat from a tech standpoint, but software-wise, it's Pixel all the way.
I hope you got an extended warranty for the Z Fold 6. I'll never support another Samsung Fold after my screen stopped folding flat weeks after the year warranty on my Z Fold 4 was up. $750 to "fix," a known issue by Samsung 🙄
@@simplerelaxation9743 I’m getting my pixel 9 fold delivered today and the pixel 3 watch 45 mm tomorrow.
My iPhone is 5 years old but it runs great.
It’s time for a new device anyway. The foldable phone is the way to go for me. Phone and tablet in one is amazing. My wife is enjoying her Fold 6. It can be used as a regular phone when not folded and a tablet with all the phone functions when folded open.
Top end slab phones today are priced at $2,500 (CAD) + tax + warranty. For about $500 (CAD) more one can have a foldable phone, such as a , Z Fold 6 and Pixel 9 Fold. It’s really not a lot when you’re already spending upwards of $3000+ (CAD). Of course the financial aspect is personal and one should spend responsibly.
I pay for everything I own in cash so I’m already living debt and mortgage free. I just refuse to buy another iPhone and really have no change my mobile computing experience; I may as well keep my current phone if that’s the case.
When battery life is start to go down?After 6 months or a year
Should I upgrade from the 14 pro max
I was hoping to upgrade my 14 Pro Max this year but these new phones are boring.
Maybe I’ll look at Google or Samsung this time.
I think thee 24 Ultra is much better phone than iphone 16pro but i am in the apple eco system , macbook , apple watch, airpods pro, even air tags so i got to go with apple. I am rocking 11pro max and honestly i have the money to buy 16pro max in full but i don't really see a compelling reason to do so. I don't take that many pictures with my phone.
@@15xgg80 same here plus an iPad Pro
Wise decision🥰🥰🥰 I'm rooting for pixel 9 pro or OnePlus 12 pro 😁😁😁
Anyone still remembers Steve Jobs said that iPhone will never need a bigger screen? Real innovations.
I remember not too long ago when a new I phone came out it would put all his competitors at bay. Always something we never seen before features, software something that no one had thought of. Now it's like OK same phone a slight better processor and some gimmicks. I'm sure Steve Jobs is rolling on his grave every time this new phones come up. I miss Steve's creativity and futuristic vision.
Wait so faster wireless charging but still same normal charging?
Im really confused on 14pro or 16base model.. any recommendations?
i wish the price was not so high bro
iphone 14 pros should be around $500 now
There’s no reason to upgrade.. I’m happy I just bought the 15 PM
Same
Hey bro , did you buy apple care plus along with 15pm?
Is it possible to get apple care plus because iphone 15 pro max discontinued model now and there is no option showing in apple website to buy apple care plus for iphone 15 pro max.
@@rameeza.s9514 I purchased it the same day I got my phone which was little over a month ago, but I would call Apple because I had the same issue with my AirPods Pro’s and they where able to fix it by phone
I’ll wait for the 17!
😂the same is true😅
18!
not sure if I should upgrade from my 13 mini?
killing it!
iPhone 12 Pro Max user here, completely satisfied with mine I will probably wait a year for the 17.. don’t see much of a reason to upgrade yet
Same here, I have the 12 Pro.
I have the 12 pro max as well but my battery is not doing very well and having issues with touchscreen feedback at times.
Wanted to upgrade but the 16 looks underwhelming compared to the past couple years.
12PM user here too. The big reason to upgrade this year is the trade in value. It appears after this year the trade in value for the 12 pro max falls off a cliff. You can get $1000 trade in credit from ATT if that's your carrier.
The main reason I get the Pro is the Pro Motion refresh rate. When they finally make this long overdue upgrade to the normal iPhone, I’ll switch.
Apple know that, which is why they are keeping the 60Hz refresh on the standard iPhone year after year after year after year......
@@paulroscorla1666 Yep, 100%. It's getting more and more harder to sustain however. And of course it makes them look absolutely ridiculous. Wonder which will change first - 8GB on £1,699 MacBook Pros or 60Hz on £799 iPhones?! 😂
You should always upgrade to an odd numbered iPhone not an even number.
why is that
@@Dip..0110 Because he says. Just do it.
It was the case until the 15 came out... Shit battery...
If u have a 11 series....u really dont need an upgrade....
@@sahil_firoz_5 ?
How's the image post processing? I hate taking photos with my 15PM
Coming from a 15 pro worth the upgrade?
Desert = gold
Bioshock lovers
No anti reflective display like on the s24 ultra not even on the pros is a big downside imo
I'm laughing really, really loud :))) You can of course use your smartphone without a protective glass :) but I care about my tech and you know what the problem is ?! if you put a protective glass on the S24U, the anti-reflective coating is gone.
Of course, you can buy official anti-reflective glass from Samsung, but in the first place it cuts your fingers with sharp edges (Samsung has always not cared about its fans), in the second the sensitivity of the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor deteriorates (not 100%, but it fails from time to time).
5:38 ouch as a iphone 13 users it hurts...
For five years, my iPhone 11 Pro Max has been a reliable device. Most likely purchasing the 16 Pro Max and holding out for the iPhone 20 Pro Max for an additional 4 years.
Can We use perfectly camara control button with cover case ?😢
My 11 Pro recently gave up and I'm thinking about upgrading to the 16 Pro, yay or nay ?
still can not provide dual simcard and there is no 80K with 30 fps for video record
Lol, and in the usa you don't even get 1 simcard slot on iPhone.
Lol it looks exactly the same with a side button lmao that they took from Xperia
RIP my Iphone 6, you have served me well...
Going to be getting myself an iPhone 15 Pro (hoping for a good drop in price) and the new iPad Mini when it's finally released.
Thanks for the update.
Hmmm why would i need a capture button when i can use the screen?
Wait for s25 ultra - better camera , zoom, AI & better pricing 😅
Samsung themselves said the S25 Ultra will have the best screen and cameras on any smartphone for 2025. We'll see if the S25 will live up to the hype.
The Samsung Galaxy Ultra models don't have better pricing lol. They're ridiculously expensive too. I'm still on the S23 Ultra.
But it is an android noone wants that😂😂
The s23 and 24 are beautiful phones, but man they are BIG! Almost like a mini tablet. They are quite heavy and hard to handle.
@@soulkiss1013 Yeah, this is my biggest problem with it. I'm going for a smaller phone once I'm due for an upgrade.
God saved us from apple's innovative fancy words this year 😂😂
Imagine Honor making the same design first!! iPhone is really just a brand and nothing else!
Will I notice a drastic improvement if i upgrade from my 13 pro max?
13 to 16pro worthy upgrade?
I’ll be upgrading from 15 Pro to 16 Pro. £800 for my current, so £300 for upgrade. 👍
Not bad!
@@Thetechchap it is bad, in fact it's awful, the only people who should even consider upgrading are users of iphone 12 or prior and even then, they're probably fine with the 15 pro.
still 60hz on base model? lol
Yepppp
120 hz is in every mid to low end phones today... Apple treats consumers like idiots! And they love!
Btw my old edge 30 ultra is 144 hz and much more fluid.
iPhone 17s will ALL have promotion.
@androidadvanced5068 yeah..for the amount of money people paying for the phone. Apple should at least gave us 120hz on every model. This is 2024 already. Even small company like infinix have 120hz. Those phone priced only at 229usd
Apple are taking the peeez with 60hz in 2024. Still loving my iPhone 13 Pro Max. Not worth an upgrade IMO
what are the differences between the 16 plus and the 16 pro max?? Because this time around i feel the 16 plus looks waaaay better than the 16 pro max
I’m coming from an iPhone 11 soooo…this is a buy for me. 😁
Waiting for Marques Brownlee to say how cool is the new iPhone with all new life changing features.
Underrated comment😂❤
Lmao
when it comes to apple, I call him Marques Brown-nose
LOL
The best till date.
6.9 nice
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The iPhone 16 is basically the iPhone 15 with some missing features and one useless camera shortcut.
I have iphone 13- thinking to update- is it worth it?
Will the new photography styles be available on iphone 15 pro ?
Can't blame Apple for lack of innovations for decades, If the customer keeps buying them.
Bro cut your nails 4:01
Hahaha!
These are not his nails. Its dark skin womans hand with nails. Probably from India. You can see his hand when he speaks.
@@conclave-mendoi I hope you're right.
You’re fucking weird
Should I get the 16 pro or pro max because pro max is probably to big and too expensive.
I can understand (and probably agree with most of) the comments. Personally, I've just pre-ordered the Pro 16, coming from the iPhone 11. For me, I'm expecting a massive jump!
How is that capture button going to work with a case?
Is it worth to go from an Iphone xs to this ?
Yes, ios 18 will probably be the last software update it gets