No, it's basically the Iphone 15 pro or pro max. The new camera controll is useless, it's completely wrong positioning. Apple is really rushing phones out now. This is the second year we get a useless button.
I was going to, but I feel a little underwhelmed to be honest, mostly because it doesn't yet ship with Apple Intelligence, so I'm going to hang on until the feature has been released here in the UK, though with that not being for another 3 or 4 months, I feel like I might as well hang on for the 17 Pro to be released at that point.
It's hard to get excited about some phones nowadays. The Pixel Fold, the ZFold, and others from China that we cannot use here are the ones that really hyped people up. Unfortunately, the iPhone is dimming out here.
It's all about refinement at this point. The days of big hardware jumps are long behind us. Same for Samsung, and all the rest. Personally I like the incremental changes, the days of changing a phone every year are no longer necessary
@@mattdanyliw9121 The battery was really the only thing I disliked. It’s charged fast but carrying a portable battery bigger than my phone was pointless
seriously? i switched from a 13 Pro to a 16 Pro .. and honestly. Its more or less the same. USB C, always on - ok cool. But everything else is more or less the same (performance the same, pictures - lets be honest - with no site by site comparison - no chance to distinguish. I was aware of that - only reason to upgrade for me was the "family circle" - so my dad needed a new phone etc. But getting a "huge jump" - nope.
@@Chris-w9m8e yk there’s a difference between a 13 and a 13 pro? I’m enjoying the much bigger screen, 120hz, much better picture quality I tested side by side, apple intelligence is coming next month, also much slimmer bezels, better mic’s, better speakers.(edit: much better build quality)
I went from a 14 Pro Max to a 16 Pro, the difference in battery life is a culture shock. It's not bad per se, it's just not what I'm used to coming from the bigger phones.
Well, it's wonderful in my home country, AUSTRALIA - the citizens are all very humble, religious and respectful folk. Oh, and incidentally, pigs can fly.🤪
I have that same gold 11 pro max and thought the same about the colour of the 16 pro max it’s very similar. I am a bit underwhelmed by this years iPhones but think I’m going to upgrade this year just because of timing
The base model iPhones this year are far more feature rich and capable than previous years devices and for the majority of people it's the one to get, especially in teal.
Loving the battery life on my 16 Pro Max.. have the same feeling about the camera control button… meh… but I really like how you can disable it completely or set it to double click as yes, even I accidentally triggered it a few times!! BTW.. awesome video 🤎🤎🤎
Would love a video of this vs other non conventional camera phones. Such as the magic 6 pro and Xiaomi 14 ultra. Everyone does Samsung vs pixel for the masses so it would be cool to see it vs what China offers.
The iPhone camera is so good that it is really hard to make it better these days. The pictures coming from the iPhone are consistently sharper and more detailed compared to the competition due to having superior file size which allows them to make the default photos up to 24MP. This is something other companies still struggle with
S24 probably better value than the Iphone 16 and especially obviously the S25 base model. As for the Pros, it's a good size and probably worth upgrading to from an older iPhone.
I’m returning my 16 Pro and sticking with the 11 Pro for another year. After five generations, I was simply meh about the 16 Pro…it just does some things slightly better. The only real improvement I noticed was the higher refresh rate, so I’ll wait for the base model 17 instead.
I got a 16 Pro to replace a 12 Pro. Its feels like a pretty solid upgrade. I think I'm only really going to notice the difference with the screen with I have them side by side. I appreciate the better camera and dropping lightning is also a plus. Not sure about the camera button yet. It works quite well for what it is and its in a pretty good position for me to take pictures one handed in both landscape and portrait. But I'm not sure if its really better than using the touchscreen. Unless I find myself badly wanting an even larger screen or more storage (and if the battery holds up), its hard to imagine wanting another one inside of 5 years
Every single year: hey, I wasn’t expecting much from this year’s refresh, but oh I was pleasantly surprised! Sure. We’ve been into majorly diminishing returns for new features for yearly updates for many years now, which is fine of course considering where smartphone as a device category is. It’s matured.
Yes and no. It is better because refinements but not significant enough to warrant an upgrade. If you have the 15, stick with it and wait for the 17 series.
If you use a third party software like iMazing, it will give you the battery capacity of an iPhone. It says the design capacity for the 16 Pro Max is 4630 ma. Some sources claim it is 4685 ma. Apple always seems to give you a little more battery capacity than stated so that it shows 100% battery health for a longer time as it degrades. My new 16 Pro Max is showing an effective total capacity of 4837 ma, which is 104.5% of the rated design capacity. Same thing happened with my 14 Pro Max and the battery health was still at 100% after 2 years and careful charging to about 80%. So its not surprising why people are getting really long battery life with the 16 Pro Max.
I upgraded from the 14PMN to the 16PM. Only because I got screwed on upgrading after some things happened. The 16PM is much lighter than my 14 and I didn't think the bezels would make much difference but it "feels" a lot bigger. I would say any of the 3 would be an upgrade for you. I would say to go to 15 or 16 though because of USB-C. I didn't mind having both chargers but now only one cord is nice.
@@hannahgibbons7436 Most people I know have been wanting USB-C on iPhone for years now lol. This person is obviously upgrading and IMO if you are set on any of the 3 than 15 and 16 are deff worth it for USB-C alone depending on what most of your electronics are. Most of apple is USB-C now as well. That is a very big influence for alot of people and others just dont care.
Can you also connect the new magsafe charger to a non apple brick with 30W ore more Watts to get the 25W charging speed? Or does it need to be apples charger?
Interested in the comments about the cameras. I (largely) dumped my DSLR a few years ago in favour of iPhone cameras. Currently I’m using a 14 Pro Max. Very undecided about whether to upgrade or not.
Wait, not trying to be confrontational- I’m genuinely curious. Can someone reply and tell me where Apple released the stat about the percentage of people who used the action button for the camera? I’ve been all around this launch between videos and articles and haven’t seen this posted anywhere. You won’t be able to post a link, but even google searching has turned up nothing.
@@Thetechchap It will be for something else. It does not have such functions as the camera button and position. If you just take phone out of pocket and make fast picture from ground without even look its easier with camera button 😃
There's no doubt this is a great phone in its own right. but it's now boring and lacklustre. I have the 16 pro max but would rather use my one plus open.
I bought the desert gold and was disappointed in the color. I was expecting by the apple event it would have a bit more orange look…. It’s just the same as the old gold lol
Hey, I have a question about the photos and camera. What is "PRO raw graded". Is this setting on the phone or does this mean the photo was edited on a photo editing software?
"PRO RAW Graded" refers to images captured in Apple's ProRAW format that have been color graded or edited. ProRAW is a format available on certain iPhone models (including the iPhone 16 Pro) that captures more data than standard formats like JPEG or HEIC, offering greater flexibility for editing, especially with exposure, color, and dynamic range. In this case, "graded" suggests that the photo has been processed or edited-likely using a tool like Apple's Photos app or a third-party editing software such as Adobe Lightroom. The RAW format allows more extensive adjustments without losing quality, and "graded" means the image has been enhanced after being captured, either for better color, tone, or style. If "PRO RAW" is enabled on the phone, the photo was likely captured in this format and then edited, either automatically by the device or manually in editing software.
And yet they still have 12 G internal memory, which is absolutely insanity. Expect to continue to see the usual nonsense like apps swapping out in the background, and just wait until apple AI kicks in. I fail to understand why Apple continues to do this other than leaving room for the next version to sell. Your battery comparison is invalid as you are using older used batteries in the comparison subjects.
nothing has changed between 11 PM and 16 PM except bigger battery, bigger display, faster cheap, better cameras, the built and yeah... camera control! Some people expect iphones to cure cancer by now 😂😅
@Thetechchap i understand, but it only shows how good Apple's OS support is, which is a really good thing, but you can't compare these 2 phones together 😅 they are completely different. I'm actually happy that i know, even if i decide to keep my iPhone 16 PM for 3,4, or even 5 years, i'd still get the same updates that new iPhones will get 🙏
It was 3D Touch(no vibration haptic) pressure sensitive and much better than long press that replaced it. I think the ability to take a photo with the same grip position you pulled the phone out of your pocket will become irreplaceable on its own. The camera controls may be refined to become irreplaceable like a 1 finger slow constant complete zoom in or out in Video, would be amazing.
@@ThetechchapTom, U.S. here. I follow a number of tech channels, but you are the only Brit I follow, principally for your expertise; but also for your accent and good looks! 🇺🇸🇬🇧
I ditched the 15pro for the S24 ultra about 3 weeks ago, and it's a superb phone but the face recognition stinks and the fingerprint sensor acts up all the time. If you have dry fingers good luck, if the display isn't clean good luck. I can't tell you how many times I have try to get it to recognize my finger to get into the phone. It frustrating as heck! 1200.00 for a phone and it may be traded in for the 16pro! Apples face ID just works all the time.
People that are buying iPhones are buying them for privacy and security. No Android phone will ever come close to the security and privacy on IOS, since Android is Open Source. Whoever has an idea of what that is, will choose iPhones all day long. Since you have no idea, you’ll choose an Android 😊
Expensive and overrated! They will still make iPhones every year and people will buy it like sheeps! I like cheap ones who can offer me what these expensive ones offering! Never spent more than 300$/€ on a phone
Hello Chaps! Will you be buying a shiny new 16 Pro??
No, dude! I prefer to buy a second hand car than a new expensive iPhone😏🤷🏻♂️
Went from 14PM to 16PM to save money monthly and will be riding out the phone for years. Left the yearly, every 2 upgrade awhile ago.
No, it's basically the Iphone 15 pro or pro max. The new camera controll is useless, it's completely wrong positioning. Apple is really rushing phones out now. This is the second year we get a useless button.
I was going to, but I feel a little underwhelmed to be honest, mostly because it doesn't yet ship with Apple Intelligence, so I'm going to hang on until the feature has been released here in the UK, though with that not being for another 3 or 4 months, I feel like I might as well hang on for the 17 Pro to be released at that point.
Will wait for Samsung S25 ultra
Basically, its what the 15 was supposed to be from the start. 16 = fixed 15
It's hard to get excited about some phones nowadays. The Pixel Fold, the ZFold, and others from China that we cannot use here are the ones that really hyped people up. Unfortunately, the iPhone is dimming out here.
It's all about refinement at this point. The days of big hardware jumps are long behind us. Same for Samsung, and all the rest.
Personally I like the incremental changes, the days of changing a phone every year are no longer necessary
Yep agreed!
Smartphones have peaked.
I’ve just took the plunge and gone from my trusty S23 to the 16 Pro I’m genuinely impressed with it
so far so good
I went from the iPhone 14 Pro to the Samsung Flip 6, don't regret it
I’m probably the only one who wishes there was a iPhone 16 mini
No ur not
16 mini pro would sell out especially with a great battery
Me 2 wish thy try out again
@@mattdanyliw9121 The battery was really the only thing I disliked. It’s charged fast but carrying a portable battery bigger than my phone was pointless
Nope your not I’d love one
Yass finally i got popcorns🍿ready!!!
i love my 16 pro max so much, upgraded from the 13 and its a huge jump.
Same here
Same but from a standard 12 and it’s great.
seriously? i switched from a 13 Pro to a 16 Pro .. and honestly. Its more or less the same. USB C, always on - ok cool. But everything else is more or less the same (performance the same, pictures - lets be honest - with no site by site comparison - no chance to distinguish. I was aware of that - only reason to upgrade for me was the "family circle" - so my dad needed a new phone etc. But getting a "huge jump" - nope.
@@Chris-w9m8e yk there’s a difference between a 13 and a 13 pro? I’m enjoying the much bigger screen, 120hz, much better picture quality I tested side by side, apple intelligence is coming next month, also much slimmer bezels, better mic’s, better speakers.(edit: much better build quality)
I went from a 14 Pro Max to a 16 Pro, the difference in battery life is a culture shock. It's not bad per se, it's just not what I'm used to coming from the bigger phones.
4am here in Australia, stumbled across this video! Watching on my iPhone 16 Pro Max!
Well, it's wonderful in my home country, AUSTRALIA - the citizens are all very humble, religious and respectful folk.
Oh, and incidentally, pigs can fly.🤪
I think the biggest upgrade is the cooling because the display doesn’t dim as fast like the 15 Pro and other Androids
Thanks Tommer Techchap!
I have that same gold 11 pro max and thought the same about the colour of the 16 pro max it’s very similar. I am a bit underwhelmed by this years iPhones but think I’m going to upgrade this year just because of timing
I think you should hold out another year if you can. It’s not worth it.
me watching from my 4yr old iPhone 11! Been waiting for your review on the latest iPhones. Loving all your tech reviews!!
Going from 14 pro to 16 pro max, 5 days until delivery 🎉
Me from the 14 pro max to the 16 pro, pro max too big
Nice and clear video.
The base model iPhones this year are far more feature rich and capable than previous years devices and for the majority of people it's the one to get, especially in teal.
Yep agreed
Loving the battery life on my 16 Pro Max.. have the same feeling about the camera control button… meh… but I really like how you can disable it completely or set it to double click as yes, even I accidentally triggered it a few times!! BTW.. awesome video 🤎🤎🤎
Best unboxing + review ❤
Would love a video of this vs other non conventional camera phones. Such as the magic 6 pro and Xiaomi 14 ultra. Everyone does Samsung vs pixel for the masses so it would be cool to see it vs what China offers.
The iPhone camera is so good that it is really hard to make it better these days. The pictures coming from the iPhone are consistently sharper and more detailed compared to the competition due to having superior file size which allows them to make the default photos up to 24MP. This is something other companies still struggle with
S24 probably better value than the Iphone 16 and especially obviously the S25 base model. As for the Pros, it's a good size and probably worth upgrading to from an older iPhone.
Thank you Tom.
no no, thank you for watching :)
I’m returning my 16 Pro and sticking with the 11 Pro for another year. After five generations, I was simply meh about the 16 Pro…it just does some things slightly better. The only real improvement I noticed was the higher refresh rate, so I’ll wait for the base model 17 instead.
I got a 16 Pro to replace a 12 Pro. Its feels like a pretty solid upgrade. I think I'm only really going to notice the difference with the screen with I have them side by side. I appreciate the better camera and dropping lightning is also a plus. Not sure about the camera button yet. It works quite well for what it is and its in a pretty good position for me to take pictures one handed in both landscape and portrait. But I'm not sure if its really better than using the touchscreen.
Unless I find myself badly wanting an even larger screen or more storage (and if the battery holds up), its hard to imagine wanting another one inside of 5 years
The battery is insane
Every single year: hey, I wasn’t expecting much from this year’s refresh, but oh I was pleasantly surprised! Sure. We’ve been into majorly diminishing returns for new features for yearly updates for many years now, which is fine of course considering where smartphone as a device category is. It’s matured.
Like that with software too. Wouldn’t be upset if they all skipped the yearly refresh and came out with new stuff every few years.
I feel like last year was more significant
@@ThetechchapYeah, for me the weight reduction on the 15 pro line was very welcome. The Pro Max was getting to brick level weight.
My thought exactly. What more can you expect from a very matured device category either than improvement and refinement?
Hey
Should I get the 15 Pro or the 16 base?
Thanks
Stop frightening the birds Tom.. 😂
Sorry Gary
@@ThetechchapI was only joking. 😉
Adam Matlock reckons the battery on the 16 Pro Max is phenomenal.
Thank you tom ☺️
I love how you totally block out the public staring at you while you film and talk into the camera 😂. Seasoned vet
i'm dying inside
It’s called a shutter button in my opinion and it’s awesome
Awesome review! Funny i didn’t see you in city centre 😂 by watersteps opposite Subway/sainsburys haha
Oh my god finally!!!
Been waiting for your review for ages now!!!
Took me time with it :) (and it's 21 bloody minutes long)
@@Thetechchap I'm watching, and it's long because you covered everything!!
So is this a better upgrade from the 15?
I have the 14 promax, and it is not worth it
yes 16 is better.. iphone 17 will be even better... iphone 18 will be much better.. and iphone 19 will also be better.. just ask me, i am pro
Yes and no. It is better because refinements but not significant enough to warrant an upgrade. If you have the 15, stick with it and wait for the 17 series.
@@manellejoykadusale7777 no wait for iphone 18 or buy 16. because 17 will not be that good, i know it because i am pro
If you use a third party software like iMazing, it will give you the battery capacity of an iPhone. It says the design capacity for the 16 Pro Max is 4630 ma. Some sources claim it is 4685 ma. Apple always seems to give you a little more battery capacity than stated so that it shows 100% battery health for a longer time as it degrades. My new 16 Pro Max is showing an effective total capacity of 4837 ma, which is 104.5% of the rated design capacity. Same thing happened with my 14 Pro Max and the battery health was still at 100% after 2 years and careful charging to about 80%. So its not surprising why people are getting really long battery life with the 16 Pro Max.
Are you sure there is new modem ?
The real question is should one get the 14 or 15 or 16. Does it make a difference ?
Coming from iPhone 11 user .
If you can get a good deal on a 15, i'd get that for USB-C. And if it's a 15 Pro, you get Apple Intelligence as well.
I upgraded from the 14PMN to the 16PM. Only because I got screwed on upgrading after some things happened. The 16PM is much lighter than my 14 and I didn't think the bezels would make much difference but it "feels" a lot bigger. I would say any of the 3 would be an upgrade for you. I would say to go to 15 or 16 though because of USB-C. I didn't mind having both chargers but now only one cord is nice.
who cares about usb c. It’s pointless upgrading just for that!
@@hannahgibbons7436 Most people I know have been wanting USB-C on iPhone for years now lol. This person is obviously upgrading and IMO if you are set on any of the 3 than 15 and 16 are deff worth it for USB-C alone depending on what most of your electronics are. Most of apple is USB-C now as well. That is a very big influence for alot of people and others just dont care.
Can you also connect the new magsafe charger to a non apple brick with 30W ore more Watts to get the 25W charging speed? Or does it need to be apples charger?
Interested in the comments about the cameras. I (largely) dumped my DSLR a few years ago in favour of iPhone cameras. Currently I’m using a 14 Pro Max. Very undecided about whether to upgrade or not.
Wait, not trying to be confrontational- I’m genuinely curious.
Can someone reply and tell me where Apple released the stat about the percentage of people who used the action button for the camera?
I’ve been all around this launch between videos and articles and haven’t seen this posted anywhere. You won’t be able to post a link, but even google searching has turned up nothing.
there hasn't been an insignificant S upgrade
Volume down for opening camera? How u will volume down then
Sorry i meant it works as a shutter
@@Thetechchap It will be for something else. It does not have such functions as the camera button and position. If you just take phone out of pocket and make fast picture from ground without even look its easier with camera button 😃
There's no doubt this is a great phone in its own right. but it's now boring and lacklustre. I have the 16 pro max but would rather use my one plus open.
Gruhhhhhhh I got the titanium and I kinda wish I got the white
Vivo x100 pro vs iPhone 16 pro camera comparision pls
X200 should be coming soon
I bought the desert gold and was disappointed in the color. I was expecting by the apple event it would have a bit more orange look…. It’s just the same as the old gold lol
Compare it with iPhone 14 Pro Gold
Hey, I have a question about the photos and camera. What is "PRO raw graded". Is this setting on the phone or does this mean the photo was edited on a photo editing software?
"PRO RAW Graded" refers to images captured in Apple's ProRAW format that have been color graded or edited. ProRAW is a format available on certain iPhone models (including the iPhone 16 Pro) that captures more data than standard formats like JPEG or HEIC, offering greater flexibility for editing, especially with exposure, color, and dynamic range.
In this case, "graded" suggests that the photo has been processed or edited-likely using a tool like Apple's Photos app or a third-party editing software such as Adobe Lightroom. The RAW format allows more extensive adjustments without losing quality, and "graded" means the image has been enhanced after being captured, either for better color, tone, or style.
If "PRO RAW" is enabled on the phone, the photo was likely captured in this format and then edited, either automatically by the device or manually in editing software.
I am looking to upgrade to Samsung S24 ultra or iphone 16 pro max but which one? I have samsung S20FE which is dying 😆
hehe i'm still using the 13 mini
love the 60 FPS video !!
Thank you! I almost always do 60
15 pro max or 16 pro?
I buy a new iPhone every 3 years/generation regardless. Needless to say...I'm getting a 16 pro max in the next week or so.
Camera control button should have been a fingerprint button instead.
The light living back in the 70s with big rounded corners bloody ugly..
60hz enough said.
Keeping my 15 Pro Max and I'll upgrade next year!
dont upgrade next year either
Good lord. Going by the outdoor footage, you must be the youngest person in Wells by a good five decades 😄Great review as always.
Yes. At least 😅🥹
shame on you, if you fool me once
Shame on me if you fool me twice - android
Is this finally the real macbook killer?????
🤔
I’ll stick with my 14 pro max. Still a great phone 📱
And yet they still have 12 G internal memory, which is absolutely insanity. Expect to continue to see the usual nonsense like apps swapping out in the background, and just wait until apple AI kicks in. I fail to understand why Apple continues to do this other than leaving room for the next version to sell. Your battery comparison is invalid as you are using older used batteries in the comparison subjects.
I come from iPhone 13 Pro Max so I like the upgrade to 16 pro max.
iPhone 15 Plus VS iPhone 16 Plus battery's comparison
I reckon “S” releases would be ‘tock’ rather than ‘tick’.
Damn you’re right
No matter, who needs a tick-tock from Apple when you have the Wells Cathedral clock nearby!
who comes here and thinks, what's cartwright from slow horses is doing here?
It’s literally a bigger and better phone
nothing has changed between 11 PM and 16 PM except bigger battery, bigger display, faster cheap, better cameras, the built and yeah... camera control! Some people expect iphones to cure cancer by now 😂😅
Exactly! 😂
5 years though - and fundamentally they work the same, and both support iOS 18. It's just a thougth
@Thetechchap i understand, but it only shows how good Apple's OS support is, which is a really good thing, but you can't compare these 2 phones together 😅 they are completely different. I'm actually happy that i know, even if i decide to keep my iPhone 16 PM for 3,4, or even 5 years, i'd still get the same updates that new iPhones will get 🙏
That side camera button in a few years will be gone , pointless, you will see. The same way how haptic touch on screen was gone.
It was 3D Touch(no vibration haptic) pressure sensitive and much better than long press that replaced it.
I think the ability to take a photo with the same grip position you pulled the phone out of your pocket will become irreplaceable on its own. The camera controls may be refined to become irreplaceable like a 1 finger slow constant complete zoom in or out in Video, would be amazing.
Still like the natural titenium
White Natural Or Black?
White
1:32 you said aluminum wrong. it’s alumulemu 😂😂
You are the best reviewer in the world
Well I don’t know all thaaaat 😊
@@ThetechchapTom, U.S. here. I follow a number of tech channels, but you are the only Brit I follow, principally for your expertise; but also for your accent and good looks! 🇺🇸🇬🇧
Big fan❤️❤️❤️
Upgrading from iphone 11
Hope it doesn’t disappoint
why do you have to review 2 smartphones at once? it should be just 1 smartphone👌🏻
The Pro and Pro Max are identical - except screen size, battery life and price. There's no reason to review them separately.
Would you upgrade from 15 Pro Max to 16 Pro Max Mr Tech Chap?
Absolutely not
Love you for this dude. You released my anxiety. 😘🤗🤗🤗🤗
I love Steve jobs I love apple 🍎 thing different 🇮🇳👍🍎
They make fool very clever apple😂😂😂😅😅😂
Present Sir
Love form 🇮🇳 🖤
I ony buy the latest iphones to look cool and fit in with society. That apple logo is powerful
The iPhone 15 is great this year.
So is the 14 pro max
Boring boring boring
Just u r fan of iPhone
Good video stick to Android n Samsung..
Samsung ❤
Troll
then go and watch scamsung contents💀
I ditched the 15pro for the S24 ultra about 3 weeks ago, and it's a superb phone but the face recognition stinks and the fingerprint sensor acts up all the time. If you have dry fingers good luck, if the display isn't clean good luck. I can't tell you how many times I have try to get it to recognize my finger to get into the phone. It frustrating as heck! 1200.00 for a phone and it may be traded in for the 16pro! Apples face ID just works all the time.
I can't believe people actually buy iPhones.
💩
People that are buying iPhones are buying them for privacy and security. No Android phone will ever come close to the security and privacy on IOS, since Android is Open Source. Whoever has an idea of what that is, will choose iPhones all day long. Since you have no idea, you’ll choose an Android 😊
@@adraqdemic well said👌
Expensive and overrated! They will still make iPhones every year and people will buy it like sheeps! I like cheap ones who can offer me what these expensive ones offering! Never spent more than 300$/€ on a phone
Wow what an original sheep statement
Yawn 🥱
Why are you here then
you didnt even watch the video he commented as soon as it was posted😂😂😂
@@tier2-ws9ip i have triggered so many kids who thinks they are something with their iPhones purchased by their parents! Yaaaawn