iPhone 16 Pro Max Honest Review After 2 Weeks

[@nickackermanchannel]

iPhone 16 Pro Max Honest Review After 2 Weeks! In this video, I give you my raw unfiltered real user honest review of the iPhone 16 Pro Max after 2 weeks! Share your thoughts, questions, and comments, and enjoy the episode! 🔥🎥

[@DaBendix]

cheese (first)

[@sonnigabriel4820]

Great video, reminder that s24 ultra can do 120 fps 4k on pro mode

[@ER0CK5_]

​@@sonnigabriel4820or 8k 30 fps too

[@Ronwill504]

I agree 💯

[@thorium9190]

Upgraded from the 14 Pro Max, a bunch of nice core improvements and awesome battery life. USB-C is a game changer.

[@kingkiril]

Me too. I’m really enjoying the upgrades. Looking forward to AI.

[@sameersheriff7078]

could've bought 15PM if ur that desperate to change ur phone tho !!! just saying

[@aakashkaushal1167]

@@sameersheriff7078nope

[@Michael-db4sn]

Welcome to 2016 with the usb c bit

[@KhomAsian]

Now iPhone users can enjoy the Usb-c port 😂

[@tannerlythgoe4983]

I usually upgrade every year, but this year taught me the lesson I should’ve learned a long time ago, upgrade every five years. Great video, as always!

[@RJ-mh3ox]

I have a regular 12 so it’s mad new to me. 😂

[@wam.g]

i honestly stopped upgrading every year like 4 years ago

[@mikldude9376]

5 years might be a bit long to wait , I keep all my old phones , I still have my 7.5 year old galaxy S8+ 😊which is still in pristine condition and a cool old phone , I occasionally fire it up and use for a little while , you can definitely feel a bit of the oldness in it’s operation , I have my galaxy note 9 next to me which I still use occasionally , my 12 pro max , my 14 pro max my pixel 8 pro , the note 9 is also still in pristine condition, but feels a bit more like a 4 year old phone than a 6 year old phone , I could still be using it , but it still is showing a bit of age , its software has been unsupported for about 3 years. Probably my 12 pro would be the oldest I’d consider still using as a carry around at 4 years old , its software still is up to date and works fine, but I can definitely feel a couple of very good improvements in my 14 pro max between those models , the 15 series and 16 series on day to day imo are not such big steps. The 14 still performs well, and the extra buttons are probably not that much of a difference maker in day to day life imo , still good to have though. Probably the usb upgrade would be felt a bit more useful imo. The AI thing might be handy when it comes occasionally, but I’m thinking in daily life in practice it may be way less of a used feature than advertised, but time will tell.

[@PikachuOfMusic]

i just upgraded to the 16 Pro Max today from the XR & my mind is BLOWN . i concur, the longer one waits , the more magical the upgrade feels

[@Slice702]

I stopped upgrading every year after iPhone 5

[@f4lconpunchh]

Upgraded from the 14 pro max. Been loving the battery life and usb-c has been game changing! Especially with the hurricanes we’ve been getting in Florida, and loosing power, I’m still able to charge my phone with my iPad that support usb-c 🥰 The battery of the 16 pro max has lasted me for almost 2 days!! Was worth the upgrade

[@XXXGRAPENUTSXXX]

“Loosing power” ???

[@TomTom-rw9pe]

Had mine for three days. Upgraded from the regular iPhone 13. New phone is great! Everything is nicer 👍

[@Adamtendo_player_1]

I upgraded from a 14 pro Max to a 16 pro Max, and I have no regrets. I’m really enjoying the Phone I think while KZbinrs tend to focus on the previous generation the reality is most people don’t upgrade every year particularly if they’re locked into a two year payment plan which is my situation The upgrade from the 14 pro Max 16 pro Max are more meaningful. I no longer have the lightning for any more and have USB C, and a much better camera as well as for superior Battery Life and better thermal heat management. I definitely agree with you regarding the camera control button. It just isn’t that useful beyond opening the camera, yes the design is boring and conservative, but I like boring because I don’t see as boring for the sake of being I see as boring because it’s reliable the phone does what it needs to do, anyway great and honest with you.

[@annied.1657]

You helped make my decision. I have an iPhone 15 pro max and I was going to upgrade to the 16 pro max but I’m going to hold off until next year and hope there’s more of a difference. Plus I haven’t had any issues with my 15 pro max.

[@konceited704]

Same here. I’ll keep my 15 pro max. I don’t need a camera button.

[@dingooooooooo]

What a waste of money if you did 😂

[@Adamtendo_player_1]

Why would you be upgrading from a 15 pro Max in the first place? This is the problem when you upgrade every year? The changes are gonna get smaller I upgraded from a 14 promax to the 16 promax and the changes are more noticeable, I get USBC, a much improved 48MP, and a 48MP ultra wide camera and a 5x times telephone photo lens. So for me, the changes are meaningful and that’s without even mentioning the huge improvement in Battery Life.

[@ragingflare123]

The battery life and the new A18 Pro chip is GOATED. Plays all my games on the highest settings and battery lives up an entire day of vlogging in Tokyo and NYC! Camera is amazing for taking selfies, group photos, streaming, and recording. Simply a perfect phone to have!

[@aitboukil]

Best honest review I ever seen !!! I am definitely keeping my 13 pro max ! You’re right about every aspect!

[@ER0CK5_]

The heavier complaint, unless you're an annual upgrader, this phone will be noticeably lighter than other Pro Max phones from 14 Pro Max and prior

[@pranaypaul6361]

Super detailed thorough review! ❤

[@CoreOnGD]

upgraded from the 13 pro max, i love it so far

[@meathead207]

I still love my 13 pro max, it’s still new to me.

[@rafdor5131]

How’s the battery life compared to 13 Pro Max’s?

[@smelo6505]

I upgraded from the 12 pro max and so far I love it improved battery life and notice some difference in speed so yeah I’m enjoying my upgrade

[@MatthewTheCCMA]

Good review for sure, I’m glad you spoke about the phones strong suits while not letting it get away with the downfalls it does have. I upgraded from a 12 Pro max which served me reliability for 4 years! Yes upgrading from a 15 Pro max this would absolutely not be worth it. However I have learned that is better to upgrade your IPhone every 3-4 depending. For me, it’s been a really decent upgrade, i like having the safety feature of crash detection since I drive around 30K miles a year. I enjoy the slightly bigger screen, not it’s not insanely noticeable however I can tell it’s a little bit bigger! The battery life is absolutely insane, I used to have to charge my 12 at least twice a day if not three times. However if I have been able to get it to last all day. I really like the 120 HZ refresh rate, It feels super smooth and responsive. I take pictures all day long and I do like the camera control however it does need some updating. One major downfall is it down work with 3rd party applications. I use a software to upload pictures to patient’s chart and the camera control doesn’t take the picture from that app. Once you click it launches the camera app. Overall I like it! I keep these suckers for the long time so I will see how this sucker holds up over the next 4 years

[@reflectionrecon]

Had the 15 pro max for the full year, Just got the 16 pro max. To be honest i dont like it as much, love how my 15 pro max felt lighter and just felt better. 16 pro max is just to big i think.

[@nickackermanchannel]

I can see where you're coming from it got less comfortable to use

[@vikramchauhan2634]

Same here I feel my 15 pro max had much better feel .

[@GreatBeyond74]

@@vikramchauhan2634 It's the better phone

[@ramblr5900]

@@nickackermanchannel do you think the repairability score from 4 to 7 is worth the upgrade? Its easier to repair the glass and battery

[@jasonhudson1840]

I love my 15 Pro Max

[@KanwarAnand]

newness reminds me I saw this video when It said posted 45 seconds ago so you could not be more spot on , dude, what an amazing review so far

[@_IMNNO]

I went from the 15PM to the 16PM, because of the iPhone Upgrade Program, but this year felt a lot less substantial of an upgrade. I had high hopes for the camera button but it requires too much pressure - images are at risk of becoming blurry.

[@aphonecollectorinvietnam]

Not a major upgrade over last year's model.

[@misaelarroyo5971]

@@aphonecollectorinvietnam Exactly, that’s why im staying with the 15 base

[@anthonyb2990]

It’s not even a major upgrade compared to my 11 pro max 😬

[@yaukel1985]

Is 256 enough?

[@jasonhudson1840]

Hey Nick, I love your vids. Can you please compare the iPhone 16 to the iPhone 15?

[@guitarmaneddie8267]

Nick, excellent job 👏🏻

[@soffianfar1d559]

Hi, which screen protector are you using currently deciding

[@FlyDre-g9h]

I personally went with the iPhone 16 plus in black with 256gb. I chose the 16 plus for the price and it has similar features that the pro models has.

[@mustntgrumble1]

No one should upgrade from 15 to 16. But 14 and below. Absolutely yes.

[@igotbit9454]

That’s me!!! Thx for this comment

[@adam_somada4266]

@@mustntgrumble1 what word would you replace absolutely with, for somebody with an iphone 8 plus 🤣

[@JadKhalil-du6nx]

I jumped from iPhone 7 Plus to iPhone 14 Pro 😂😂

[@PeytonPoole-k9u]

No still not worth it with a 14 pro or even 13

[@afk71afk36]

Why? 14 pro still great. Cannot see any convenience in Europe. No AI, no fast charging, no 2 days battery, no cool design, always the same.

[@ugckornflex4996]

I’m getting my new IP 16 pro max this week! I’ve been watching your vids for awhile while waiting for my phone 😂. (I’m upgrading from IP11 pro max)😁

[@janetshaffer423]

@@ugckornflex4996 I am looking forward to the same new phone. I agree, though, that that top phone button for landscape orientation wont be useful but for four times a year!

[@mianusama28]

Don't buy this phone. This is boring. Buy S25 Ultra. It's more exciting

[@ugckornflex4996]

@@mianusama28 as much as I wanted it be that way but I’m already trapped in Apple ecosystem and some of my app data are tied to iCloud so yeah. I mean it’ll be fine since this phone will last me for another 5 years maybe then I’ll see what’s on the market again

[@SkyDragonTeamStefan]

@@mianusama28 eww

[@PeytonPoole-k9u]

@@mianusama28if you want a phone for the purpose of it being a phone get an iPhone, if you want a laptop in your pocket go samsung

[@Ronwill504]

I upgraded from the 14 pro max to the 16 pro max and I still feel like I’m using my 14 pro max honesty minus the AI features. I’ll probably skip the 17 pro max next year as I’ll still feel like I’m using my 16 pro max. Upgrading every cycle isn’t worth it in my opinion!!

[@TheSuperAJTV]

Almost at 1M Subs! Keep going 💪

[@usmanabdulkadir3334]

Great unboxing and honest review keep it up as always bro

[@AZ_Bill]

Still loving my 12 Pro Max. Thanks for the review. I can’t really see enough reason to upgrade at this point.

[@Tayy]

I had a 12 pro max and switched to the 16 pro max. Have you tried a display model anywhere?

[@AZ_Bill]

@@Tayy If I did, I would probably upgrade. 😉

[@44mslynell]

The battery life is a beast

[@kingtacoz4]

Great video just ordered my 1tb pro max. My first iPhone was the 4 then the 8 currently have 12 all regular none pros etc. can’t wait for this

[@meathead207]

Woo hoo!!! iPhone 17 series is comin baby!!!

[@RayCrush2008]

6.9" is already tablet territory for me, it's already slightly uncomfortable to pocket a 6.7" phone and I'm personally looking more for a 15 pro max at this point

[@beautifuldiva0208]

So get an android or a regular size phone

[@Rob7911]

What are your thoughts compared to the zfold 6?

[@k.skyl1n3zz]

Did you check if you have a main camera defect on this? Half of people I see do have the issue.

[@Arsalan_2210]

I think I will stick with my 14 Pro for another 3 years. I really hope Apple gives at least 90Hz refresh rate on the regular iPhone models. When they do that, I will upgrade to that model from my 14 Pro. I just don't want to spend again on such a small spec bump and since I don't use the camera that often, the camera control (button) is like a gimmick to me.

[@MonsieurGuy]

@@Arsalan_2210 Supposedly, with the iPhone 17, all phones will receive 120hz RR including the vanilla ones.

[@KingMiilo]

Upgraded from 14. Was happy to have the new charger, better battery life and now with a pro better camera since I record now for social media. I’m happy with my decision and I got natural titanium I love the color.

[@katharinethompson5978]

I feel like all the iPhone Pro Max‘s are the same every year in terms of software except for the camera, processor, and maybe a new feature on the body

[@vinodhkumar-m3y]

I'm a android user since I started using smartphone and I like to try iphone. I wanted to switch to iphone for gaming and I'll be using it around 12 hr of screen on daily. Do you recommend switching to iphone 16 pro max

[@hcathbreakern]

Been waiting for that ❤. Please make a full day in life to test battery 🔋

[@InsighterofTech]

I’m a power user bro and had like 7 hours and 50 minutes with 52 percent left. I cannot kill it in a single day no way unless I game or am on my phone as soon as I wake up for the whole day

[@sebin0010]

I booked the pro 256gb desert titanium on late September and now preparing to ship just today, my delivery window is between 8-15, when do you think I’ll get it if you were to guess?

[@android-ud2nf]

My 14 pro max has a broke camera , the battery is trash and i definitely have the money to afford a new one, however I won’t upgrade because I can lie to myself why I need this new phone when it’s so similar. I’m a fan of getting a new phone and have long it feel new. If anything I’ll find a repair shop to fix my camera but I won’t spend 1200$ to have a 95% same phone

[@nurianindita9557]

Keeping my 15 Pro Max until 19 Pro Max release..I change my phone every year but know Im gonna keep every 4 years ..honestly the 13 Pro Max still the best phone in my opinion 😢

[@iphonegameplay2005]

Now should I wait for iphone 17 or should buy 16 in future because I am upgrading from iphone 6s 🤔

[@gertwallen]

The key to upgrading the iphone each year is having sold your previous model to cover at least 80% of the new price. If not keep your "old" iphone. As simple as that.

[@brightumoru423]

Justifying the capture button will always be funny to me

[@beautifuldiva0208]

Sir just say you don't like the phone. You're not a iPhone lover.

[@BC08]

Does 8GB ram matter when it outperforms 12GB ram in ram management? Because the 16 Pros do slaughter the 12GB Samsungs in the ability to keep apps open

[@ChadH2023]

It's designed that way because of adaptive battery. You can adjust those settings for each individual app if you want to. I have no issues with ram management.

[@AbyssAssassinsOfficial]

Ive upgraded from the iPhone Xs Max and it feels like a night and day difference for me

[@anonymoustechguy5073]

I upgraded from the 14pm and it felt like a lot of changes as I skipped the 15. Noticeably better battery usb c titanium action button camera button and slightly bigger are all things that felt like it’s been worth it. I didn’t realize my 14 was so heavy until I went to this and now I really enjoy it

[@patrickchong8581]

One of the greatest phone you can get now 👍🏻

[@Bradastan]

I’m planning to upgrade from my iPhone 11, which I’ve had since its release, and I’m going with the 16 pro max for the larger screen and optical zoom. Also I’m invested in the apple ecosystem with iPad and Apple Watch, so switching to android isn’t really interesting to me.

[@tridens6708]

Remove dynamic island New camera button wrong placement awkward position Should have been a fingerprint sensor not photo button Max should have 12Gig ram for the price you are paying

[@nateshf9303]

My new 16PM is a work-reimbursed equipment so I love everything about it (and it feels different than my 15PM).

[@jasonhudson1840]

I’d honestly go for an even bigger phone with an over 7” display, but I’ll stick with my 15 Pro Max for now, I’m still paying on it. I’ll upgrade to the 18 Pro Max

[@waypointfan119]

I got that exact same iPhone as you! Came from an iPhone 14 Plus.

[@wildbrick5371]

Probably not worth the upgrade because it the same thing as the 15 pro max

[@kaffeice7]

love watching Nick iphone vids, + we got some water ASMR as well lol btw how the F did ur phone fell?!? lol

[@nickackermanchannel]

lol I placed it on a loose object and it slipped off haha

[@yzz9833]

21:42 Its not that there’s “5 different ways” to take a photo, it’s that you can take a photo with any external button on the phone. Improves accessibility and in the moment response time to take a quick picture.

[@ResistingChaos]

Upgraded from the Fold 4 to the Iphone 16 pro max, and on the topic of design both apple and Samsung are stuck in the same design

[@bac3phi]

I am using the fold 6 now. Love it, but the battery life and camera could get some help 😂 Will wait a few months for thr s24 ultra and see if I'll switch or try out the iPhone 16 pro max

[@purplelexus5399]

I’m keeping my 14 Pro Max until the 17 Pro Max or a significant redesign-good video and very informative. Thanks 🙂

[@kokonk4151]

Wait 17…still dynamic island so big and face camera same all model and ram same 15 pro …this year pro model upgrade terrible

[@saltyalters]

A foldable, any foldable, is going to be more exciting than any non-folding phone.

[@crashgsxr750]

15PM to 16PM Pros battery life big improvement Heating the 16 is far better than 15 Screen size is great and the phone feels like all screen Cons Screen touching scrolling in X or KZbin seems like there are still some errors in touches not registering No Apple Ai at launch Hit or miss Camera button, meh don’t care

[@GamingLordPlays]

i had motorola 5g but i want iphone, android has been my fav for years but i want a simple phone like iphone

[@BorjaThatcher]

Thanks for the forecast! A bit off-topic, but I wanted to ask: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How should I go about transferring them to Binance?

[@princememphis7726]

10:43 theyre trying to get people like me. Ive been android since iphone 3. Its all new to me and im loving my pro max

[@pawanoshi]

should I buy samsung s24 ultra or Iphone 16 pro max. let me know (recommend me)👇👇

[@mohammednoori4000]

S24ultra

[@anonymoustechguy5073]

16PM all day

[@Adamtendo_player_1]

16 Pro Max all day and every day.

[@kingshukbiswas2723]

16 Pro Max is great, but I think this year, the regular 16 Pro has got better upgrades than previous generation. Battery life for instance, is significantly better than 15 Pro, which was horrible. Also, the comfort of having a small phone yet the same cameras as max is something different! PS- Don’t go for 128GB model, at least go for 256GB or more.

[@Garret141076]

It’s the best iPhone but I think the upgrade from the 15PM is very minimal this year.

[@Adam_Guidry]

I have a 11 Pro Max and it’s definitely not slow. I think you made an assumption based on specs and not on feel. Everything in technology hits a plateau. It’s inevitable. As someone who is researching to buy a new phone I don’t want to hear complaints about it not being significantly better than last year’s model. Just review the phone as is.

[@wbeard358]

Something about an iPhone 👌

[@RabindraSarma-y4m]

So what is up guys, nick here hopenio bla bla 😂😂😂 master your technology

[@cloudcata8300]

Almost 15 years with Android, tried iphone before twice, didn't like it at all, it was too locked for me so I switched back right away, about to get the 16 Pro Max, hope I don't get disappointed again. I'm keeping my android as well for backup

[@KhomAsian]

Wait until new Galaxy S25 Ultra give smartphone a new bomb

[@Adamtendo_player_1]

If you didn’t like it the first two times you tried it then the 16 pro Max is not gonna convince you so if I were you, I would just stick with android.

[@cipriangosu610]

I had s24u and i change it with 15 pro and all i can say is i love iOS and The Apple feeling. The 6.1 inch compare with 6.8 from s24 ultra

[@kiranmudnaney]

Same… only for size I decided during sale to sell my 7 month old s24u for regular 15 pro… I love the size but yes I do miss AI on my Galaxy..

[@misaelarroyo5971]

Currently using the iPhone 15 base, If it’s not a major change, I’ll stay with this lol

[@lalalalay7]

great vid 👍

[@IftinMahmod]

Base 15 vs 16 review would be nice😊

[@jdstacks]

Thats so true 8 g of ram is wild

[@iphonegameplay2005]

5:49 I think iphone 13 pro max feels premium

[@katharinethompson5978]

Yo Nick you should do 16 pro max vs iPad Pro m4

[@Michael-db4sn]

Peak snartphone for me was 2019 when headphone jacks and micro sd card slots were normal and accepted and required

[@lopserdff]

do a speaker test with samsung a53 5g against the iphone 15 pro max

[@appleztooranges]

I’m unsure if I like battery life. The 5g has killed it for me battery wise

[@ladyluna3052]

Although I like the gold colors because that’s my favorite color out of all colors, I do really want to see a product red. My son has the body red in the 14 plus. We are upgrading our phones and he doesn’t want to switch because they do not have red. My daughter also wants pink. The colors are not even an option in the promax and that is crazy.

[@uzielisrael956]

Those phones are fun but do they shoot prores raw and have apple log every max or pro ever releases as always been targeted towards videographers people go buy a phone not targeted to them then complain

[@FwSamuel]

I have had 11 pro for 4 years or so and im waiting for my 16 Pro max to come in

[@disastermaster3K]

I have more fun with the Google Pixel 9 Pro xl than i do with the iPhone 16 Pro max.

[@BeamerTime354]

This explains why I upgrade every 4 years and not every year. Now if I wanted to I could easily upgrade twice a year but it’s just a waste of money. Apple needs to move to more drastic design changes every 2 years for freshness.

[@ADPeguero]

Apple took away the landscape Home Screen I believe with the iPhone 8. I wish they brought that back. I always buy the latest and greatest iPhone Pro Max every year. I was going to hold off on this one but then decided to get it anyways because I will get a lot more for a one year old iPhone 15 Pro Max with 1TB in excellent condition this year than I will next year when the 17 comes out or in two years when the 18 comes out. So, in the end, since I'll get at least $1,000.00 for my 15 Pro Max and I can get these at a 15% discount and there's no sales tax, in the end it's just costing me around $350.00 per year for the past 4 years to get the latest and greatest. Might be a stupid move on my part but I'm happy and comfortable with it.

[@slonekettering25]

You ask yourself a lot of questions! 😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@nickackermanchannel]

Those are not questions to myself those are questions buyers might be asking

[@slonekettering25]

@@nickackermanchannel I know Nick. I was just teasing you. Great video! Appreciate all your hard work.

[@synz901]

I usually love iPhone designs but that front looks... odd?

[@BroBrown357]

I couldn’t get past the beginning of your video comparing this amazing phone with other phones that should have nothing to do with this video.

[@emilsecker7881]

Apple intelligence is nothing we haven’t seen before

[@josephlaczek4591]

I have a 14 pro max & I’m keeping it for another year.

[@iforgot3942]

When is Apple (and Android) going to include R2-D2 or 3-CPO technology? All THESE ((all of them Apple, Samsung, Google, Nokia,etc.)) ALL THESE SMARTPHONES ARE BORING NOW. They all work great but they are all boring now. 12gb memory should be a minimum. Upgrading Storage is overpriced! Upgrading the phone itself every year is pointless. Every 3-4 is best. 😊 Next it will be a camera with a phone instead of a phone with a camera. 😊 Liked your video. iOS + Android =❤ Almost forgot; I really like both my iPhone 16ProMax & my Galaxy S24 Ultra. I could handle skipping the S25Ultra and the iPhone 17PM. There is still “No” R2-D2 stuff yet!!!😂

[@Kayatwork]

They need to make the camera control button a moose. Remember I said it first

[@flawlessvvss]

Tbh i think if you are going from Pro to Pro it’s not worth it but anything else yes it would be worth-it.

[@God-z4d]

watching only because I like the video's

[@mikldude9376]

On the weight thing Nick , you cannot always have it both ways mate , you want more battery life and a bigger battery , then you have to accept some sacrifice , if the max is too big for you, the smaller model is available . And it’s only 6 grams heavier than the 15 pro max …. 6 grams …. Almost nothing ! And the 16 pro max is still 13 grams lighter than my smaller 14 pro max 😊. Personally I love the direction Apple is going, I’d happily take a bit more weight if I’m getting a bigger battery, and I like the bigger screen too. If Apple went to 7.5 inches I’d be down there tomorrow with my cash , again there is a smaller model for those who prefer that .

[@nickackermanchannel]

I don’t have a problem with the weight, I’m saying though the lighter models are comfortable, I’d be down for a 7.5 inches as well! Great comment! Thanks for sharing :)