Is iPhone 16 REALLY Worth the Upgrade from iPhone XR?

Design and Build
iPhone XR (2018):
Dimensions: 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm
Weight: 194 g
Build: Glass front and back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Display: 6.1-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 828 x 1792 resolution
Biometrics: Face ID
iPhone 16 (2024):
Dimensions: Likely similar in size, though slimmer and lighter
Weight: Lighter compared to XR
Build: Ceramic Shield front, glass back, stainless steel/aluminum frame
Display: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 1179 x 2556 resolution (significant improvement in display tech)
Biometrics: Face ID (likely faster and more advanced)
Performance
iPhone XR:
Chipset: A12 Bionic (7nm)
RAM: 3 GB
Storage: 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
OS: Launched with iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 17
iPhone 16:
Chipset: A18 Bionic (3nm) (far more efficient and powerful)
RAM: 8 GB (approx.)
Storage: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
OS: iOS 18 out of the box, with longer support cycle
Camera
iPhone XR:
Rear Camera: Single 12 MP (wide), f/1.8, OIS
Front Camera: 7 MP, f/2.2
Video: 4K at 60fps
iPhone 16:
Rear Camera: Dual 48 MP (wide) + 12 MP (ultrawide)
Front Camera: 12 MP with improved low-light performance
Video: 4K up to 60fps, advanced computational photography and video stabilization
Battery and Charging
iPhone XR:
Battery: 2942 mAh
Charging: 15W wired, 7.5W wireless
Battery Life: Around 11 hours of video playback
iPhone 16:
Battery: Estimated 4000 mAh
Charging: 25W wired, 15W MagSafe wireless
Battery Life: Likely over 15 hours of video playback
Connectivity
iPhone XR:
5G: No, supports 4G LTE
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: 5.0
Ports: Lightning
iPhone 16:
5G: Yes, with enhanced speeds
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth: 5.3
Ports: USB-C (shift from Lightning)
Price
iPhone XR: Originally launched at $749, now available at much lower prices in the used/refurbished market.
iPhone 16: Starting price around $999 (varies based on storage options).
Conclusion:
iPhone 16 is far superior in terms of performance, display, camera, and battery. The XR is still reliable for basic tasks, but the iPhone 16 offers the latest tech and future-proofing features like 5G and USB-C.

[@vivanvermaa]

Iphone xr looks so much more premium somehow.

[@sohlus]

true

[@HassanNawaz_170]

Iphone X series look more premium than any other simple iphone series and + also