iPhone 16 Pro Max | Do I Regret Buying It?

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

Yeah, I wish they’d bring back the mini because if there’s a mini iPhone with all those camera features that would be great

[@jamographer]

I have the 12 mini right now and will probably get the 16 pro because I need the pro-grade camera, but I really love the small form factor of the mini phone. If I could get a pro phone in mini, that'd be bliss

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

@ same here

[@Jboogadawgg]

I absolutely love my 16 pro max blk titanium with otterbox defender pro case .. went from a 14 pro max.. bought mine outright worth every penny

[@loz5027]

me too 🥳

[@CAMTechChris]

Setting Camera Control to double click solved the accidental launching of the camera app for me.

[@MaiHunIshan]

thank you will will set the settings to that when i receive my order

[@AndreSjoberg]

Did my «big upgrade» earlier this year from the iPhone X to the 15 Pro Max and that really was a game changer indeed, especially since I started my channel late last year with the X and am now filming with the 15 pro max using my X as a «b-cam» - and I’m kind of glad I did cause the 16 doesn’t really tempt me that much - I did however set the blackmagic camera app to open up when double tapping the back of the phone, using shortcuts, so double tap opens the app with initial settings for indoor shooting in my workshop, and triple tapping opens the app with my general «outdoor shooting» settings which I can quickly adjust with white balance and shutter speed depending on light and sun, those two shortcuts have turned out to be very helpful, since when making a shortcut you can choose which camera settings you want the blackmagic camera app to open up with :)

[@unvcht5046]

I only got the iPhone 16 Pro Max coming from a 12 Pro Max just because of this longevity. I wanna upgrade for another 4-6 years. I’m not a pro user. The only reason I got it was for the battery and heat efficiency and also Apple Intelligence. These are the main three things. I got this iPhone 16 Pro Max for.

[@handleit]

I think the camera button is really good to quick launch the camera and take a pic instantly. Thats about it

[@lighthousephoto7143]

Still rocking my 14 Pro and no intention to upgrade until there's significant camera improvements.

[@PeterLindgren1]

The 4K 120 is really nice to have as a B camera, but not worth upgrading to at all.

[@TyeMorrisVlog]

I’m with you, I still love my 14 pro. I was seriously considering an upgrade this past weekend while I was adding a line to my account for a family member, but when I had about half an hour to spend with the 16 pro max just goofing about a bit I wasn’t at all impressed enough to justify an upgrade. For practically the price of a used fx30 body (when buying over time from then carrier) the value proposition just isn’t there for me. Add to that, the trade in options in the US for my carrier are nowhere near as good as they used to be, and I think I’ll be waiting for a future iteration.

[@VictorLopez-rf6qx]

I had the 14 pro max with zero intention of upgrading until the iPhone 20. Cause I hate upgrading every 3-4 years. I really like pushing phones, but it recently got stolen… not lost, but stolen at a gas station. And I made the unbearable mistake of not having any time of find my enabled… so I be some SOL. I’m testing the 16 base and my carpel tunnel is thanking me but the battery is not enough for me.

[@reallyme1001]

I have the 14pro too. I plan to upgrade next year depending on the upgrades on the 17’s.

[@LeftClickMage]

Personally, the biggest difference is shooting in Apple Log, and being able to not have any smartphone processing in your videos. it makes footage look much better.

[@suganmurall]

Because of you I saved my money on air3s and 16 pro max . I'm good with my air 3 and 15 pro max ✌🏻

[@rwave24]

Hey Mr. Lindgren, I also was annoyed at accidentally hitting that button, but if you switch it to double press to activate, that might make it a better experience. Let me know if that helped 😊

[@mahendrabhadane]

I agree most of us won't use the high end specs, but I love to have them in my pocket. So I am loving my 16 pro max and specially desert looks beautiful 😍. No Regrets.

[@vGREENARROWv]

Love my iPhone 16pro max ! Huge upgrade from the XS! I’ll get another upgrade in a few years.

[@Sebastian.Loghin]

I was very skeptical about that camera button; I was sure it would be a problem. I thought they would come up with a way to lock the button. Unfortunately… Anyway thanks for the honest review, I’ve been thinking for a while about replacing my 13 as well and this was helpful ✌🏻

[@PeterLindgren1]

Hey, thanks for watching!

[@theunknowngamer2397]

Using 18.2, the camera button was clearly always made for Siri Visual Intelligence. Having the option to launch it any time and get more info on whatever I’m looking at is so much more useful than goofy camera gimmicks.

[@TechMixr]

I feel like the camera button is a gimmick. I bought 2 cases for my Pro Max. One is Apple’s official case with the sapphire piece for camera control. One is the ESR case with the cutout and a vertical kickstand on the back (still MagSafe compatible) I have tried to remember, but never ever instinctively used the camera button to shoot anything as a quick shot. And I always take the official Apple case off and go back to the ESR within minutes - because I kept triggering camera control. The ESR has a contour which makes picking up the phone by the camera button amazing. Like a grip. And I don’t trigger the button. I doubt Apple would ever make the camera control a 2nd action button (I really like that my action button is still the mute toggle) - if they did allow it to be a 2nd action button I think it’d be better to be honest.

[@NicklasGrans]

you can change the singlepress to a dubblepress to open the cameraapp in the settings. helped me alot :D

[@PeterLindgren1]

Haha yeah i've noticed! Still not as good as i wanted it to be!

[@100x35Vlogs]

That button integration is like the removal of the ports on MacBook pro back then… a bad idea!!!

[@JE2PO]

Still on 13 pro myself. Yet to see an upgrade that’s truly worth it.

[@madpuri]

dont sell it. keep it for the battery endurance alone. I have a 16 Pro Max and my wife has a 13 Pro max with 79% battery health, it still outlasts my phone while having more screen on hours.

[@mrshahi88]

@come on man, so many people chat rubbish in these comments 😂

[@madpuri]

@@mrshahi88 explain? what rubbish?

[@mrshahi88]

@@madpuri your saying a 13 pro max with 79% battery health lasts longer than a 16 Pro max with 100%? When it’s proven the 16 pro max has the best battery in any iPhone? 😂

[@madpuri]

@@mrshahi88 you are right dude, good luck.

[@aldoramonz]

That drink video was cool

[@AlinPopescu]

Ordered it first day. While waiting for it to arrive, I've cancelled my order and still running my 14 pro max. Usually I upgrade every two years, but this time it has to wait, not worthy the upgrade for my own usage

[@addlurch]

The little BTS in the bottom corner when showing your friends video is great for someone trying to learn videography basics. Ive not seen anyone else do it before something I had been looking for!

[@PeterLindgren1]

Go back a few years and there's plenty of those videos!

[@addlurch]

@@PeterLindgren1 Will do thanks!

[@appleztooranges]

Worth it to me. Wanted best battery life. Got it

[@ChuckD05]

6:45 set that to double tap instead of single tap ! It’s in settings

[@PeterLindgren1]

Yup!

[@handleit]

Change the setting to double click camera.

[@aleksivahapassi]

I use the camera button solely to quickly open a third party camera app (Halide) lol. The button is useless for its intended purpose.

[@vanshberva5472]

There is no regret of subscribing your channel ❤

[@4WheelingSA]

Very informative! The problem after looking at the PL commercials it makes all the ones in TV look very average... 🙂

[@TimberTransport]

Don't worry that much, you'll buy iPhone 17 pretty soon.

[@MetaPoglyad]

Apple hamsters will buy everything 😂😂

[@PeterLindgren1]

I buy them so that you don't have to.

[@PeterLindgren1]

Love Apple's products, they've helped me so much in getting my career to where it is today. But not everything they make is golden.

[@dhruvkhetrapal4279]

@@PeterLindgren1bro we will buy it even if you do or not do

[@unvcht5046]

@@PeterLindgren1 you and every other KZbinr

[@MrTanker10a]

Thanks a lot for a great video on the iPhone 16Pro Max. I have an iPhone 15 Pro Max and I was giving it some thought about trading mine. Now you have given me some doubt about doing that. However? My mainstay is Photography versus Video and Motion Pictures. I will dig into this iPhone to determine whether or not there are any gains from it in terms of photo. But I do appreciate the comments about the annoyance that you are experiencing which is giving the second thought...Cheers!😎

[@dontaylor4464]

I upgraded from the 15pm to the 16Pro, but my primary motivation was to reduce the screen size. Despite this, I believe it’s still an upgrade.

[@pinky1933]

Hey great video! I did subscribe from this video as it’s the first time coming across your channel. I really think the 16 pro max is great, but I have the 15 pro max and can’t bring myself to upgrade. Plus the wife keeps telling me no. Haha anyway, love the drink scene and the slowing down of the 4k video is insane. Nice work.

[@PeterLindgren1]

Thanks for the sub!

[@savagelovefilms]

Oh no Peter! yesterday I ordered 16 pro, and after your video I started feel a bit confused lol

[@yusufcaglar]

I have 15 Pro and ProRes Log is awesome but it’s not worth upgrading to 16 Pro

[@jmydy]

6:40 wow, I didn't think about it. It's kind of design flaw. My take on this new button was - if I don't like it I won't use it, but having the camera turned on unintentionally can potentially lead to awkward situations if your phone start shooting photos or recording a video

[@mahendrabhadane]

you can disable the button, you have option when you click "take no action".

[@jmydy]

@mahendrabhadane is it possible to assign different actions to that button?

[@EhsanBhowanaProduction]

Peter may be the placement of the Camera Control button isn't ideal for taking photos with one hand.

[@seecraig]

I have a 14 Pro and the 16 Pro is certainly an improvement but I can't help but think the 17 Pro will be far more decisive. I still think Apple has a few more improvements to make my day-to-day shooting better.

[@PatriotSteve]

i bought the pro max and love it. Never have to think about the battery.

[@Malandromagno]

Very good and helpful review, thank you

[@360MIX]

So what I took from this video is that you don’t like the camera button, or the placement because when you put it in your pocket or you pick it up, you press it. Or you don’t think it’s responsible enough for day-to-day camera features. But you do like the 120fps 4K and you also say that you like it for work purposes. So you regret it just because the button makes no sense .. HERE IS THE SOLUTION: All you gotta do is cover the button with some GAFFERS TAPE or put it in a case and cover the button with TAPE. and there you go you’ll never press the button again. (or perhaps there is a option to disable it.)

[@PeterLindgren1]

The button is the gimmick, and the gimmick didn’t deliver. No need in trying to be a smart ass 🫡

[@Bobsmithabc]

There’s a rumor that iPhone 18 will have adjustable aperture

[@PeterLindgren1]

That’d be cool, but the digital bokeh works so well imo

[@hipkoole1637]

The “half press to focus or lock focus/exposure” was announced as something that would be “coming later this fall”. Although I think it would have been a big plus for Apple if they’d enabled or added the software for it at launch. It’s not a bad phone, but not having all the hyped features at release or locking software features they release to a specific region/language is not the smartest move by Apple.

[@PeterLindgren1]

This! Marketing a phone with a feature that isn’t available is like ordering food that the chef can’t cook lol.

[@SvetoslavBonev]

this is already available in 18.2 dev beta. Today is coming to the public beta....

[@abioqaas]

I feel like the main iPhone camera (the so called 1x lens) has been getting worse with new iPhones. The focusing distance is so long that you can’t really capture most of so called object or product shots with the main camera. What the iphone does instead it switches to the cropped wide angle picture (without telling the user but you can easily notice) and picture quality takes a nosedive. I wish they would solve this issue somehow, it’s my biggest gripe with modern iPhones. I think this issue was there in my 13 Pro and is still there on my current 15 Pro.

[@PeterLindgren1]

I've never experienced this myself. What i have noticed though is that it switches to macro mode when getting too close.

[@abioqaas]

@@PeterLindgren1well I think ”macro mode” is the ultrawide lens but cropped. Just try covering the 1x lense with your finger and see how the camera app automatically switches to the ultrawide. The ultrawide lens on the iphone has a very short minimum focus distance, so that’s what is used in closeups and macros.

[@xeon2k8]

​@@abioqaas with the 48mpx ultra wide now it's not that bad the diff in quality, but indeed it's annoying that the 1x has so far minimum focus

[@Carfan678]

Got mine 5 days ago upgraded from a X so feels like a huge upgrade to me

[@PeterLindgren1]

Yeah going from a 3 year or older model will absolutely be huge!

[@evanpenny5768]

How does size feel ive got an x and im not sure to go for pro or pro max

[@Carfan678]

@@evanpenny5768 Felt huge at first but quickly got used to it but I've personally always preferred the plus/max models they didn't make a max when the X came out so I dealt with it for years had a 6S Plus before my X

[@Interlincinternatural]

thought it was a bit overrated considering that al functions do not work in Sweden. Now that you see how to use it, it feels a bit clumsy. However, I only have an iPhone 13 pro +, I had upgraded but it does not work as intended in Sweden. But easily take an Action camera as a spare camera.

[@PeterLindgren1]

The downside with an action camera for me is the lack of depth of field though

[@Interlincinternatural]

@@PeterLindgren1 sure

[@RaKyuIn]

People that hate on the iphone 16 either has the latest iphones before the 16... or don't have it/can't afford it. ✋🙄🤚 It's an awesome phone if you are upgrading from an old iphone.

[@PeterLindgren1]

Absolutely! Never said it wasn’t. But upgrading from the 15 isn’t really necessary

[@stevenrast4261]

Yep, from my 12 it’s amazing

[@workouteverycorner]

hi peter the half press focus is coming in the ios 18.2 so very soon we will have that

[@PeterLindgren1]

Yeah but the physical half press isn't there still =(

[@speakerscoach]

from a 13 to 16 is worth it + change to USBC (no more lightning)

[@AbdulSalam-xe4md]

I have the iPhone 6s, i bought it new in 2015. Is this phone worth the upgrade?

[@itsrieriesworld]

lol 😂 boy if you don’t upgrade your phone

[@charliemcelveen2418]

No regrets on mine…upgraded from pre-USB-C model.

[@khalilahmed6697]

Ive got an iphone 13 currently and im thinking to upgrade to the 16 and im still not sure, whats ur opinion? Should i get the 16 or 15 instead, and which version do u recommend? Only reason i want to upgrade is due to my phone going very slow otherwise i would not think too

[@Clt.princee]

There’s on a $100 difference between the 2. The 15’s were a great upgrade last year and the 16’s just improve off of that. I dont know say get the 16 for the battery life, camera, and performance improvements. Plus you get Apple Intelligence on the base 16’s.

[@RbmdbdSss]

Good review

[@BouncingSparksJ]

It’s a half ass attempt to make a “new” model. Most of the features they added feel clunky or the firmware isn’t even released for it yet.

[@Bobsmithabc]

Need an FX6 guide video from you ❤

[@2cats1guy]

I “upgraded” from a 14 pro max because I didn’t want to pay the $650 to keep it after the contract. I hate the camera button. I got it mainly to try the AI.

[@PeterLindgren1]

Haha it's annoying as shit right?

[@paulreibelphotography]

Same situation here.. I disabled that stupid f'ing camera button.. so annoying

[@ernestbuckstarr]

For the 10% of us that are left-handed the camera button is right under your finger when you hold the phone. 👎🏻Luckily you can shut it off. Maybe someone will make a case that covers it up. iPhone 15 Pro is good.

[@MaiHunIshan]

i am a canon R5C user and have been using one plus 6t today ordered 16pro will be coming in a week my last apple was 4S. i am shifting to apple because of apple ecosystem easier to transfare file on MacBook airdrop android transfare is sooo boring.

[@bloodangelz]

Can change the camera button so that it don’t go off by accident as easily

[@Shot4ShotPhoto]

How did you get that super slomo to be so smooth? It looks like it was shot at 240 or more.

[@PeterLindgren1]

Shot in 4k 120! You just need to do some editing in post 😅

[@Shot4ShotPhoto]

@ dang! I’m on a 13 but my 16 pro arrives tomorrow. Can’t wait to experiment. For a low budget photo/video person, do you think it should be a B-cam to a ZV E-10 original or is it better than the camera and the ZV is a B-cam for the phone?

[@PeterLindgren1]

If say that it’s still absolutely a B cam!

[@Shot4ShotPhoto]

@ I appreciate you, Peter. Thanks for getting back to me. You’ve been a huge help in my learning both through videos and comment replies!

[@seecraig]

@@PeterLindgren1 (4k 120 from the iPhone) Which will be your next tutorial of course.

[@sbrogs33]

Camera button sucks and gets in the way. 15 PM was the perfect phone IMO

[@MK-Creator]

I felt like naaa I’m keeping my 15pro max

[@PeterLindgren1]

Good choice really haha

[@axelmacdonald6422]

I use Sony Xperia which have had a dedicated camera button for years and the photo function mimics the professional cameras - did you not want to use a Sony VI?

[@PeterLindgren1]

I did not no!

[@Valleedbrume]

I was going to upgrade to the 16,but I agree the camera button is a show stopper.

[@RaulRodriguez-kl6vb]

This phone is good for people like me coming from 8 plus... :)

[@PeterLindgren1]

Its an immense upgrade!

[@rikyo2]

Just byta till 15pro max same thing

[@lll8112]

I need an upgrade now my Xs max is showing sign of age.

[@acemotorsports23]

Still rocking 13pro 😂 needs a battery change though

[@rikudosennin1737]

I have the 12 pro max, should I upgrade?

[@PeterLindgren1]

Would be a worthy upgrade yeah!

[@KING-CALAMITY]

I have the Samsung A14 I need a mager upgrade not sure if I should wait for the S25 ULTRA or get my 1st IPhone 16😎🤔

[@yachtfangirl]

Tror jag klarar mig med en 16 Plus.

[@MetaPoglyad]

You just need to buy Vivo X100 ultra. So that later you don't regret buying an iphone 😂😂

[@PeterLindgren1]

They have AirDrop ;)?

[@MetaPoglyad]

@@PeterLindgren1 Any Android smartphone has a fast file transfer function. Samsung Vivo and others have a wireless connection to a computer. Or did you think that only Apple can do this? 😂 you are firmly hooked on their ecosystem needle

[@PeterLindgren1]

Why would I believe that only Apple has this? Do you think I use nothing else than apple products? Why can’t I be allowed to like apple products btw? AirDrop works with any iOS / MacOs device without issues. No need in using anything else. I also don’t think that the Vivo X100 Ultra supports ProRes LOG shooting in 4K 120. Bit do correct me if I’m wrong :)

[@MetaPoglyad]

@@PeterLindgren1 Shoots without overheating LOG only 4K 30. I never shoot in LOG. Pro mode 4K 120 it is enough to remove contrast saturation and and increase the bitrate to 120 Mbps. The choice of the main module 1X and telephoto 3.7x. I do not use third-party applications for shooting

[@MetaPoglyad]

I love the 1" sensor. For some reason Apple and Samsung still don't use them

[@LouisLuzuka]

So stick to 15 pro max? 😮

[@PeterLindgren1]

I would if I knew what I know now

[@LouisLuzuka]

@ 😭🫶🏼😍

[@HEAVYONTHEGAINS]

I'm a Android fan but, I'm going to upgrade and get the iphone 16 pro max for strictly content creating.

[@PeterLindgren1]

Great camera!

[@GaryCunninghamyouareenough]

🤘❤️

[@chrisharris_arizona]

I upgraded from an iPhone XS to 16 Pro Max and regretted that haha. The camera button is dog shit.

[@handycartmexican5640]

My guy just go s24 ultra all your problems will be solved

[@seanwhitman4365]

Seriously? Ur gonna buy the new iphone every year

[@PeterLindgren1]

It’s my job

[@marcmadmarc]

man, you have Samsung written all over you. Why did you even tried iPhone.

[@PeterLindgren1]

Haha I hate Samsung. Used it for 6 years. Never going back 😂