iPhone 16 Review Summary

The new base iPhone, with its Action Button and improved camera controls, rivals the Pro models.

Maybe I’m just crazy, but, in my opinion, the last year’s standard iPhones have had more interesting features than the Pro ones. The new follows up with this trend, bringing a new Camera Control switch apart from the Action Button that, until now, was an exclusive belonging to Pros but is now shared with the 16-series models.

Does that make the iPhone 16 worthy of an upgrade for you? Early reviews say:.

Apple iPhone 16 Design Review

The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus introduce new, more vibrant colors this year to Apple’s feature set. Gone are the dull pastels of the series from last year; this time, it is Ultramarine, Teal, and Pink. The classic look devotees need not worry as black and white variants are still available.

I’ve been using the pink iPhone 16 Plus and the ultramarine iPhone 16, and I’ve tried to go without a case just to showcase their striking colors,” writes a CNET reviewer.

The new Camera Control button may finally grant access to the camera more quickly than ever, but from here, it still is an impractical concept. “While I’m glad it’s not exclusive to the Pro models and I love having a button, I find it challenging to use and often overlook it,” continues this review. The Camera Control can be really problematic for left-handed users.

Apple iPhone 16 Screen Review

The screen of the Apple iPhone 16 is, after all, another exemplar of the industry-wide standard – it boasts an OLED panel that can dim as low as 1 nit, ideal for those who may enjoy late-night scrolling without disturbing sleeping partners.

But it still uses a 60Hz refresh rate in 2024.

“For other brands, faster or dynamic refresh rate displays are a common feature of budget models, while Apple saves this advanced ProMotion technology for the Pro lineup. Maybe one day that will change,” says a review by Forbes.

Some of these features remain exclusive to the Pro models, like 120Hz ProMotion, Always-On Display, and Standby Mode during charging.

Performance Review for Apple iPhone 16

The new A16 chipset powers the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, which offer performance gains over the earlier models.

“That upgrade of this chip is good for standard iPhones this year even if you don’t utilize the AI capabilities Apple is focusing on. It should provide slick operation for the next four to five years,” The Verge says.

According to CNET, “The 16 Plus run on Apple’s A18 processor, which delivers fast and efficient performance, whether I was gaming, opening apps, or navigating through settings and photos.”.

Apple iPhone 16 Cameras Review

Apple has brought a new set of options under the unifying Apple’s Photographic Styles feature with the new iPhone 16 so that you can extract more from your photography experience.

“I don’t find that this level of customization makes it particularly easy to judge the camera itself,” The Verge suggests. “I have been playing with a photographic style that is more contrast-heavy and brings more into shadows in a way that feels really pleasing to me.”.

“With enhanced HDR tone mapping you get vivid highlights and clear shadows-no more flat images squeezed into a limited dynamic range. While the camera sometimes over- does the blue sky thing you can just tone that back using photographic style settings to taste. My favorite styles might be your least favorite.”

Apple iPhone 16 Battery Review

The base iPhone 15 doesn’t save enough, but the iPhone 16 offers an improved battery life feature and one that, many users comment on.

“Even with the smaller model, the battery lasts throughout the day. After a day of intensive use, including streaming KEXP while using GPS with Strava, I still had about 30 percent left by bedtime,” writes The Verge.

“We all tend to charge our phones overnight, so having at least a full day’s battery life is the bare minimum. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus exceed that expectation, ” adds Forbes.

Apple iPhone 16 Review Verdict Roundup

The new series of Apple follows the repute enjoyed by the previous iPhone 15 series but continues to make value for money in camera quality and design. So, whoever has got a penchant for brighter color shades or the ability to create complex shortcuts using the Action Button, the will surely appeal to most.

It seems a great option for any person who actually wants an upgrade!

Also Read:- A Detailed Look at the 2024 iPhone 16 Series