iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max - Real World REVIEW! (not what I expected)

[@Thetechchap]

Hello Chaps! Will you be buying a shiny new 16 Pro??

[@mrgrumpyjinx]

No, dude! I prefer to buy a second hand car than a new expensive iPhone😏🤷🏻‍♂️

[@darth_cheezus]

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.

[@geiomm]

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.

[@WitheredPancake]

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.

[@LynxSenpai21]

Will wait for Samsung S25 ultra

[@techytech1907]

By far the best iPhone 16 review i have seen. Especially the audio test, brilliantly presented to show how the features work.

[@MehulSathyanarayan]

The wired charging has actually got significantly faster as well. I tested it out with a 45 watt adapter and it charges almost at 36-38 watts, which is significant and at the same level as Samsung and Google.

[@terror-turk6713]

Finnaly the answer.

[@omonighoprogressoghenetejiri]

It's still same 20 watts, I don't know how yours got to that conclusion but spec sheets online from different blogs can't be wrong tho

[@topspot4834]

@@omonighoprogressoghenetejirithat's not your, depends on the charging block, the one that comes with it it's 20w but you can get more

[@omonighoprogressoghenetejiri]

@@topspot4834 charging brick doesn't even come with it

[@nese1]

⁠@@topspot4834It doesn’t come with a charging block and having a bigger block than 20w is a waste of money since its capped at 20w anyway.

[@tonytonytony106]

I've got a 16 Pro on order. Coming from an iPhone 11. Pretty excited! I get to upgrade without worrying that its 'not that much different from the 15 Pro'

[@blackranger07]

Same!

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

Me too, since the newest IOS 18 update has wreaked havoc on my iPhone 11 kinda force it me to upgrade 🙄 No matter what I do, “do not disturb” is perpetually on while I’m in my house. Never used “do not disturb” before or the newest feature “Focus”. Deleted all automatically scheduled “Focus” tabs and turned off “do not disturb” but it’s still blocking all calls when I’m inside my house. This has been really very frustrating.

[@hxn1_]

same

[@hxn1_]

my iPhone 11 is broken as hell, storage is full, many things wrong with it, can't wait for the 16 pro its arriving Friday

[@theguywhohustles]

whats the difference that hu noticed, i have an 11 ans thinking of uprading

[@ganbly]

I am actually very happy with this phone, initially after going through all pixel phones and moving to the iphone 15 pro max (first time iphone user), I really started to enjoy some things and wishing some things were different with the photo quality. After upgrading to the iphone 16 pro max, what I can tell is that in terms of photography I am very happy now with the camera and styles as much as I am with the video. The colors seem to get a lot better, less yellowish, more natural, more real. I am really having a good time with this phone, was not expecting to be this polished. iOSdelivers a smooth experience that its hardly matched by any other android phone... I am curious to see how the samsung s25 ultra will be, but for the moment, its been a lot of fun to record video and taking photos with this phone.

[@mahargrekab]

Upgraded from 12pro to 16pro Natural Titanium. Very Happy 😃

[@Fokendran]

U happy coz ur a balla

[@michaelthapa4913]

12 pro is still Beast

[@Fokendran]

@@michaelthapa4913 what a useless phone 🤣

[@hannahgibbons7436]

@@Fokendranwhy you on here then

[@Fokendran]

@@hannahgibbons7436 coz it's been a while since I watched a nice comedy 😊

[@se92692]

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.

[@andyH_England]

That is correct. I have explained in many battery tests why it takes longer to drop from 100%. This is because the battery has a capacity above what is stated, unlike Samsung, which usually has 150mAh less than the claimed 5000mAh. So, for some, the 16PM battery capacity may be very close to the S24U.

[@karllatham5208]

888wè

[@0fficerpimp]

​@@andyH_England not close, Mr whosetheboss did a battery test comparison. The S24U outlasted the 16PM by about by over an hour

[@0fficerpimp]

​@@andyH_England not close, Mr whosetheboss did a battery test comparison. The S24U outlasted the 16PM by about by over an hour

[@zbt62]

There’s 5200 ma if u upgrade the derma roller. Then u factor in 80% battery health if there’s enough 4768 ma in the chip. So not exactly

[@itsAlzatron]

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.

[@hayameEU]

What's ur SoT?

[@nv8949]

As in do you mean its good or bad?

[@Adamtendo_player_1]

The 14 pro Max battery life was not really great anyway I went from a 14 promax to the 16 pro Max and the difference in the battery life is night and day.

[@jakobpena8514]

@@Adamtendo_player_1Is it really that good? I have a 14 pro with 78% battery health and have been thinking of upgrading to the pro max for better battery life and also the USB C

[@JohnStockton7459]

Cool i mean but thats kinda your problem, whatd you expect going from a max to the regular model? I went from 14 pro to 16pro and the battery is incredible. Dont share your experience as if its going to be everyone elses. Most people will know to ecpect less battery when going from a max to regular

[@Karras353]

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

[@julianray5240]

I’m in the same position, meaning I have a 12 pro and want to upgrade to the 12 pro with 512gb. After living with your 16 pro for some time, would you advise upgrading? Ik the battery, screen size, and camera will be a pretty big change (hopefully in a good way).

[@daniel_960_]

@@julianray5240definitely a excellent upgrade from the 12 pro. The screen speakers and camera are huge improvements. Also battery and thermals and lots of other things.

[@mangoldm]

I downsized from the 14 Pro Max to the 16 Pro. Tired of that giant phone taking up so much room in my pocket. 😂

[@notoriousnadeem]

They made the Pro bigger too

[@xenoxirate6657]

I was thinking to buy 16 pro max but is it really giant because my palm size is around 7 or 7.1 inch but the main problem is it's not comfortable in pocket etc what do u think shall i buy pro max or have pro because as I'm android user so my current phone display size is like 6.5 inch which is huge so lil bit confused about size bcz pro max give u great battery support am confused now help me brother 😅

[@howlingdakota]

I went from the 15 Pro Max to the 16 Pro for the exact same reason. So tired of that massively heavy chunk swinging around in my pocket and fumbling around with it. I’m loving the new Pro at 6.3, it’s so much more manageable and I can easily type 1 handed now. I was terrified the battery wasn’t going last but so far it matches my daily use and battery performance I was getting from the 15 Pro Max.

[@juanpablolopez6452]

@@xenoxirate6657depends on how you use your phone , because the battery is a big difference, pro max is better but size is better on the 16 pro

[@carolynnerosey]

haha, I went the other way! From 14 pro to 16 Pro Max and now after 3 days of using the 16 - 14 seems to be soooo small, like I cannot imagine going back. Hopefully that won't change over time :D

[@Cooperbarns089]

This year, I'm switching from the 15 Pro Max to the 16 Pro for the following reasons: a larger display, better battery, and the color (black titanium instead of natural). Last year, I switched to the 15 Max because I wanted a bit more display and, above all, better battery life-plus the 5x zoom. However, I found the Pro's form factor to be perfect for me-the Max turned out to be too cumbersome in the end. Now, with the 16 Pro, I get more battery life, a larger display, and the 5x zoom in the regular Pro-so it's the perfect fit.

[@EdGy-k9r]

Larger screen? Get the flip phone from Samsung. Sheesh

[@Nayarandf]

A bateria do 16 pro é parecida com o 15 pro max?

[@stonie8629]

i love my 16 pro max so much, upgraded from the 13 and its a huge jump.

[@Vibez1545]

Same here

[@danielwilliam.5891]

Same but from a standard 12 and it’s great.

[@Chris-w9m8e]

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.

[@stonie8629]

@@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)

[@PaulShilds]

@@Chris-w9m8e Are you saying it's not worth it? I'm in the same position and I don't know what to do ...

[@sultanibrahim4230]

the camera control button is interesting. Imagine if you need to quickly capture something like a license plate or some natural phenomenon. You don’t have to waste time navigating to the camera app then clicking record. it opens and starts capturing in two clicks

[@robratty3510]

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

[@scottjames8498]

Good job getting rid that junk!!!

[@quickzimbee]

@@scottjames8498lmao it’s actually a great phone tho

[@androidadvanced5068]

​@@scottjames849860 hz display for non pro is for idiots.

[@johnm7882]

You mean good idea getting the iphone 16 junk 😂

[@FlySkyer987]

Yeah i got the s22+ might get 16pro

[@RaavMedia]

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 🤎🤎🤎

[@formulaic78]

How's heat? Apparently that was big flaw with 15 pro max. Tried latter in Apple store and got pretty hot pretty quickly

[@Carfan678]

@@formulaic78 No issues I upgraded from a X though so I never had the 15

[@formulaic78]

​@@Carfan678my wife bought it and has reported no heat issues

[@Mr.Tyrell99]

Getting the 16 Pro Max in white titanium in the mail today! Can't wait!

[@Franzotm]

How is it and I'm getting 1 in Noveember.

[@Curllem]

i got mine in white 2 days ago 🎉

[@AWKWARD_VLOGZ]

@@FranzotmI’m getting mine in October because they’re sold out 😂

[@rida270]

Did you guys get it??

[@Zangettsu_ZA]

I've been a Samsung user all my life and am still running the S22 Ultra. I need to upgrade however as the phone's hardware is starting to get outdated and I need an Ultra phone for my work. Samsung has also sort of neglected our region when it comes to crucial software updates, so amongst other things I've started to become annoyed with them. So I've decided to give the iPhone 16 Pro Max a chance. I'll be heading over to Germany in October for work and will buy myself the 16 Pro Max there. I'm super excited. Feedback from most people is that there is almost no difference between the 14-15-16 causing them to rather wait for the 17 next year. For me however EVERYTHING will be new as I've been an Android user my whole life. I'm particularly excited about the cameras and the long battery life as well as the upcoming Apple Intelligence.

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Camera control will be like the Touch Bar….some will still love it

[@djjf45]

Haha I've actually been calling it the touch bar!

[@archerman1]

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.

[@scottjames8498]

lol 13 blows 11 out of the water! U have issues probably mommy’s basement!

[@andyH_England]

Yes, the 17 is supposed to be a new design, including the thinner model. I still have the 11ProMax, and it has stood the test of time well. With an 87% battery health, I should get another year before the recommended battery upgrade. I suppose we see why having overkill performance in Apple devices is useful as they age well.

[@digitalhen]

Same here. Returned the 16PM and sticking with the 13P

[@Adamtendo_player_1]

Makes me wonder if you would be more impressed with Samsung instead, there’s only so much you can do with a giant slab. And the performance are you telling me you didn’t notice the performance? The performance on the 16 pro smokes 11 pro.

[@archerman1]

@@Adamtendo_player_1 If the iPhone 16 had offered a higher refresh rate screen, I would have chosen it and probably kept that one. It feels like the Pro model is being pushed on anyone who wants 120Hz, as it's the only standout feature. Overall, I’d rather wait another year…it didn’t feel like a massive upgrade tbh. What might have convinced me to stick with the 16 Pro is some extra RAM for future proofing AI capabilities, but once again, Apple disappointed. The main reason I’m still in the ecosystem is my MacBook which I still really like.

[@MoseOtieno-vy4ww]

The button and the new wallpaper really impressed me,i'm going for it

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

I ordered the iPhone 16 Pro Max and I am excited about the vlogs I can put out, the pause makes a huge difference, zoom as well, I had the iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro Max prior to that the iPhone 6

[@mattdanyliw9121]

I’m probably the only one who wishes there was a iPhone 16 mini

[@gogoplayzio]

No ur not

[@angelamciver1194]

16 mini pro would sell out especially with a great battery

[@Devicehub-1]

Me 2 wish thy try out again

[@angelamciver1194]

@@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

[@yoshipuff]

Nope your not I’d love one

[@zzslumpts8148]

Going to go from 11 pro to the 16 pro im excited

[@Garret141076]

I think the biggest upgrade is the cooling because the display doesn’t dim as fast like the 15 Pro and other Androids

[@mschf09]

Which Other Androids?

[@dustin.nitsub]

I have both the 15 and S24U (before switching to Fold 6). The display on S24U and Fold 6 never dim. 😂

[@stankramer6262]

coming from a 14 Pro - I love it - including the camera control

[@aikevincentcalaurian378]

me watching from my 4yr old iPhone 11! Been waiting for your review on the latest iPhones. Loving all your tech reviews!!

[@shankthenoob]

Yass finally i got popcorns🍿ready!!!

[@stratman103]

In defense of the button. When it finally functions the way it's supposed to, I think it'll be good. I don't know why it wasn't ready at release but I heard from a few sources that in a future software release it will function just like a DSLR. Half click is focus and full click takes the picture. THAT I will like. I agree with you though, as of right now it's a gimmick that isn't overly helpful.

[@PurpleStormProductions]

I’m upgrading this year from the 12 Pro Max to the 16 Pro Max, after all these video features from the 13 Pro to the 16 Pro, I finally felt compelled to upgrade, especially after I found out I could shoot 4K 120 in ProRes Log. As a filmmaker, that was way too awesome to pass up!

[@peppescrofani8814]

for the same price should i buy 16 pro or 15 pro max? actualy I have an s23 ultra

[@ancientslav4863]

Basically, its what the 15 was supposed to be from the start. 16 = fixed 15

[@GrommyMcGromface]

15S Pro Max

[@fightnight14]

and 15 was supposed to be 14

[@NarcolepticRaccoon7]

15 is fixed 14. 14 is fixed 13. 13 is fixed 12

[@TrendingHotseat]

No it’s not..they just hold back features cause they running out of ideas

[@matthewblack1993]

Sure Pal😂😂

[@NegyedMisi]

I think the Plus models have been always underrated but they are really great.

[@A_Noid]

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.

[@brandonw1604]

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.

[@Thetechchap]

I feel like last year was more significant

[@A_Noid]

@@ThetechchapYeah, for me the weight reduction on the 15 pro line was very welcome. The Pro Max was getting to brick level weight.

[@wisdomyaw03]

My thought exactly. What more can you expect from a very matured device category either than improvement and refinement?

[@alikos4528]

60Hz on the base model is like spitting on the face, battery is a good improvement, action button is a gimmick like in Sony, the rest is software that might as well be on 4 years older generations

[@jaddenmp]

went from 13 max to 16 pro… I wish I got the max bc the pro is small. However, the camera is amazing and the camera button comes in handy

[@MatthewVlossak]

You should have a return window! Return it and get the promax!

[@rebel.taylord]

Still using my 13 mini and love how compact it is. I actually downgrade from 14 pro max after it hurt my wrist holding such a heavy phone. Sadly we will not be getting anymore mini iPhone 😢

[@falconreconeight]

The camera button I actually really cool. I also didn’t care until i started using it.

[@AVeryShortHistoryOf]

I went from the iPhone 14 Pro to the Samsung Flip 6, don't regret it

[@katinasoutherland7693]

Fun stuff!

[@Dynamoe1836]

Yeah right 😅

[@AmdarFauzan-n4u]

Why are so many people switching to the Z Flip 6? Is it as fun to use as everyone says?

[@AVeryShortHistoryOf]

@AmdarFauzan-n4u I love it, it took a little bit of time to get used to it but it's great and fun! Plus it's way cheaper than the fold

[@Franzotm]

@@AmdarFauzan-n4u I have z flip 3 and ye it, also it's slim, and not wide like iphones and samsungs.

[@BrajBliss]

I like your way of recording while going about your day. Refreshing and relatable.

[@romanromero5099]

Tougher glass just marketing, scratches at level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7 … Jerry said 🤧😂

[@herultraviolence]

Glass is glass and glass breaks, as they say.

[@kalle5548]

Shame it doesn't have whatever samsung put on the s24, less reflections and "scratches at level 7 with deeper groves at level 8"

[@romanromero5099]

@@kalle5548 exactly my point, they released iPhone 16 pm which is using same ceramic glass like 15 pm or 14 pm which all scratch at level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7. Now imagine what S25 ultra will come with am kinda jealous with my iPhone 15 pm 🤧😂

[@LFC_metalhead_guy]

Mf needs a phone with bullet proof glass 😭😭😭

[@espressoshot21]

I’ve been really loving the new camera button! I take a lot of pics & vids and it’s nice to be able to the zoom right on the button. Also great that it automatically starts rec vid when you hold and press the button

[@yordyords]

Regarding the modem that the 16 series phones are using, I want to add a slight correction: the 16s are using a refreshed version of the Qualcomm X70 modem called X71, which is designed specifically for these phones. Idk what improvements are they bringing, but unfortunately, it may be the same in terms of cellular performance. As for the WiFi 7 side, if you’re a tech nerd, you would be disappointed - the WiFi 7 capabilities are severely limited and it performs exactly the same as 6E - that’s due to the bandwidth being limited to 160 MHz and because MLO is not enabled (which allows you to aggregate all of the WiFi frequencies at once, similar to what is being offered on 4G and 5G networks). Not to mention, the US version of the 16 also has a reduction of the mmWave antennas from 2 down to only 1, and that would cause a really big performance hit, making the mmWave range a lot worse than last generation. So, in conclusion, the connectivity aspect of the iPhone 16 is very disappointing.

[@PinchHarmonic69]

What about the 16 pro? Or when you say "16" you mean 16 pro? 16 pro has the X75 modem no?

[@djjf45]

I've been wrong about the x75 this whole time! It's the reason I was thinking about switching from Android (along with some other things). Is that the same modem for both the 16 and pro, or could the pro have the x75? Where can I find out more info on the x71 and where it's mentioned. Thanks for the info!

[@anthminimal]

loved this video. love how this video was in depth and also showcased the phone's camera in real life as you were walking around and filming. exactly what I wanted to see. other creators don't do that. yours was definitely a "real world review". subbed!

[@goddygesta]

So is this a better upgrade from the 15?

[@mentehe1]

I have the 14 promax, and it is not worth it

[@Hermanbey]

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

[@manellejoykadusale7777]

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.

[@Hermanbey]

@@manellejoykadusale7777 no wait for iphone 18 or buy 16. because 17 will not be that good, i know it because i am pro

[@Adamtendo_player_1]

@@mentehe1 it is definitely worth it from the 14 pro Max which is one of the worst iPhones in terms of Battery Life. I was not impressed with the camera as much and it was one of the first iPhones that took time to grow on me the camera and I hated the battery life for me. I happily upgraded to the 16 pro Max from my 14 pro Max just for USB obviously Apple Intelligence.

[@valentinoesparza2399]

Me and my fiancé have had the iPhone 11 since release and just today we yolo’d and bought the 16 pro max, can’t wait till they come in. We’ve been needing an upgrade for a while now

[@Yooper05]

The desert looks pink in person. Instant regrets getting this color. Can’t wait to put a case on this thing.

[@redeem5858]

I didn’t even realize dessert was that pink in person. I’m so glad I changed out my color to natural titanium .

[@Eclipzebass]

​@redeem5858 I chose white titanium this year, though I really liked my natural titanium 15pm, hopefully I didn't make the wrong choice 😂

[@Yooper05]

@@redeem5858yeah. Good call. Wish I would have.

[@papervws]

exchange it for a different colour then? apple 14 day return policy

[@Yooper05]

@@papervwseehhh I just case em. No one sees it. Just curious how they sell this as desert when it’s clearly rose.

[@daledevernon56]

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.

[@Thetechchap]

Yep agreed

[@angelamciver1194]

@@Thetechchap I was so close I’m still debating if I need the pro. Honestly I wanted the max but when comparing id rather get better camera than a bigger size. Fairly close in price. I agree most people would love the plus. Coming from a mini I wanted the higher refresh otherwise it was the same 60hz as the 12 mini.

[@Yanmak13]

Still too expensive for a low refresh rate screen. Otherwise, great phone.

[@JonnyD3ath]

@@angelamciver1194close in price but the base PM comes with 256gb so if you go for a 256gb pro theres only £100 difference for a far better battery and bigger screen - hard to pass on that

[@SombreroConservative]

I have been waiting to upgrade from my 13 pro max, and as a photographer, I decided to pick up the 16 Plus over the pro as the differences are negligible. Loving the camera control button.

[@Farahnusaibah]

Best unboxing + review ❤

[@Fokendran]

Ur a balla😂

[@Farahnusaibah]

@@Fokendran nicely reflected on your behavior as well

[@Fokendran]

@@Farahnusaibah you still a balla🤣

[@deavo74]

Upgrading from an iPhone Pro 13… Do I go 15 Pro or 16 Pro… I’m happy with my 16 Pro, the mics and the audio options are pretty good.

[@thorium9190]

4am here in Australia, stumbled across this video! Watching on my iPhone 16 Pro Max!

[@SpiritualPsychotherapyServices]

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.🤪

[@HomelanderTheSeven]

Bought the iPhone 16 Pro Max through my company as a business phone. I'm hyped! Switching from 12 years of Android to iOS now!

[@asheiji7205]

If you're upgrading because of the slightly better battery do yourself a favor and get a powerbank instead.

[@julianray5240]

Been waiting a while to upgrade- I’ve got a 12 pro in that beautiful blue color. Would you reckon upgrading to the 16 pro or just wait it out another year and replace the battery I’ve got right now? Also, my phone only charges at one very specific angle, so I can only really use the magnetic charging. And yes, I’ve made sure the charging port is clean and void of dust or lint.

[@Gary0557]

Stop frightening the birds Tom.. 😂

[@Thetechchap]

Sorry Gary

[@Gary0557]

​@@ThetechchapI was only joking. 😉

[@Gary0557]

Adam Matlock reckons the battery on the 16 Pro Max is phenomenal.

[@sureshnair9886]

I really like your no nonsense comparisons and practical advise.

[@emmassassin9]

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

[@alamghirmiah9169]

I think you should hold out another year if you can. It’s not worth it.

[@PurelyMotivationalYT]

Dies the iPhone 16 pro max come with SIM card slot in UK?

[@tellus.aflame]

Turn 12mp ultra wide into "48mp" by literally dividing every pixel 4 times. Then use "binding" to get 12mp of 48mp to "capture more light". Much wow. Crazy new tech.

[@michaliskossyfas1253]

Not for a single moment did they claim it captures more light, all they said is now you can capture more detailed macros in 48MP, which is true.

[@AshishChavan2904]

I’ll be with my 13PM this year as well. It’s still working fine on iOS 18 and don’t find any reason to upgrade.

[@RichCow-xe1bz]

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.

[@cheesecake4you]

I sent mine back after 3 days. For someone which was always super excited receiving a new iPhone. It is very said how little this phone offers now just 0 difference to an iPhone 13 pro Max or even 12.

[@lourenco_ss]

I remember of buying an iPhone 12 Mini, coming from a Samsung S20+ and being absolutely shocked with how good those photos were! They really nailed lens + computational processing!! Since then I have been purchasing more recent iPhones and feeling underwhelmed…

[@TRMHD]

Going from 14 pro to 16 pro max, 5 days until delivery 🎉

[@hristog1997]

Me from the 14 pro max to the 16 pro, pro max too big

[@scottjames8498]

Same I have not had a max since 13. Miss the bigger screen!!!

[@millwaterj]

Gone from a standard 12 to 16 Pro... its soooooo much smoother.

[@zeeshanzia7480]

The heck ...alreday had unnecessary clicks on that capture button ...what was apple thinking putting a button exactly where people hold their phone .battery has jus been average for me ,dont know what exactly was the battery boost they were talking abt .such a disappointment

[@johnm7882]

I agree. I'm so very disappointed with Apple as well.

[@PinchHarmonic69]

They know they will always get the "newest iphone" market. It's the coolest phone still and people have money.

[@JonnyD3ath]

You can change the settings on how hard to press it, should help

[@zeeshanzia7480]

@@JonnyD3ath cheers mate

[@Christopher-u5r9l]

Genuinely enjoy watching your reviews!

[@Thetechchap]

I appreciate that!

[@conorfurlong]

I don’t think this phone even qualifies as an ‘S’ upgrade. The S upgrades of the past were much bigger than this. I’m amazed they haven’t done more with the ‘dynamic island’. When they announced it a couple of years ago I thought it would be the next big thing but years later, it just sits there, fairly pointlessly.

[@WhosThere26]

I don't think you remember how incremental the s upgrades were. They're pretty similar to what the 15 to 16 is.

[@wyattleo11]

Which upgrade besides the Dynamic Island and 120 Hz screen in the past 5 years is more than an ‘S’ upgrade in your opinion?

[@JonnyD3ath]

Its up to developers to run with it i guess and they were a bit reserved. Its still good though

[@Andy.Jimenez]

This is by far the best review video of the 16 series I've seen so far.

[@Bigboy237D]

nothing has changed between 11 PM and 16 PM except bigger battery, bigger display, faster chip, better cameras, the built and yeah... camera control! Some people expect iphones to cure cancer by now 😂😅

[@wisdomyaw03]

Exactly! 😂

[@Thetechchap]

5 years though - and fundamentally they work the same, and both support iOS 18. It's just a thougth

[@Bigboy237D]

@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 🙏

[@andyH_England]

This applies to all candy bar phones. The market is mature, and I struggle to think of what they can add. Perhaps a thermometer like in the Pixel? That's how desperate it is. We have reached peak smartphones, and Apple is not to blame for the disappointment. It is the unrealistic expectations of techies who expect the smartphone industry to continue innovating after 17 years.

[@Bigboy237D]

@andyH_England exactly 👌 the only reason i bought the 16 PM is because i never had an iPhone before and i thought 16 Pro Max would be a great upgrade from my S23 Ultra! So it's gonna be a completely different experience for me.

[@Krieky]

Great, detailed review as usual! I honestly feel you're the most hard working tech reviewer out there!

[@Thetechchap]

I appreciate that!

[@fernando_her85]

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.

[@andyH_England]

They are not phones; they are hybrid devices and are struggling in sales.

[@poposfu]

Gracias por enseñarme Bloc en flutter

[@PepsT]

I'd like something new as well, but foldables ain't it.

[@JonnyD3ath]

Silly shaped, oversized screens with a weak plastic cover that damages easily and not to mention a big ugly crease down the centre 🤢

[@fernando_her85]

@@JonnyD3ath The crease is not that bad, but if you have kids like I do, you will eventually regret your purchase.

[@leeelchapochapman4887]

That’s crazy all the years I’ve seen your videos and I didn’t even realise you live in Bristol, I am from Newport but been working in Bristol for the past few years, keep up the quality videos 🙏

[@davout5775]

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

[@Deifiable]

Blind camera tests disagree with you. Most people seem to prefer the Pixel's photos over the iPhones on average. I believe MKBHD tested with tens and thousands of voters who didn't know which camera took the pictures they were comparing. In Video though I agree iPhone is probably a step ahead.

[@camonly849]

Literally every test ever shows the s24u having shaper more vivid pictures lol. You clearly don't know anything.

[@Deifiable]

@@camonly849 Categorically false.

[@camonly849]

@@Deifiable the s24u doesn't over sharpen and have more vivid photos? I've watched 3 mainstream reviews and all show they are.

[@davout5775]

@@camonly849 Sure the colors were more saturated but the picture is sharper on the iPhone and more detailed

[@Ken69690]

18:36 why everyone breaking their necks to look at you?😂

[@Thetechchap]

Because I’m shooting a selfie video and look like a knob

[@EagleTrue]

Do you have iOS 18 on your iPhone 11 Pro Max ? Because it's really smooth

[@mrgrumpyjinx]

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

[@JaxMax720]

Wow what an original sheep statement

[@hannahgibbons7436]

Yawn 🥱

[@emmassassin9]

Why are you here then

[@tier2-ws9ip]

you didnt even watch the video he commented as soon as it was posted😂😂😂

[@mrgrumpyjinx]

@@tier2-ws9ip i have triggered so many kids who thinks they are something with their iPhones purchased by their parents! Yaaaawn

[@yeungeddie]

UNDERRATED KZbinR

[@nodwaa9227]

ordered 16 pro in black yesterday. 3 week wait though. currently have 15 pro max. its far too big

[@showdown2006]

I'm on 14 pro baseline model(128). Thinking of jumping to the 16 pro max, wondering what others think?

[@stbalabis]

Do they have manual camera controls now?

[@matos2003]

Why reinvent the wheel if it's already working? I'm referring specifically to the design, not the internal components or functionality of the iPhone.

[@Ibcn9]

I think MKBHD said this , the iPhone is like the Porsche of smartphones. When you already have the best design and pretty much the best performance what can you do better when you already giving your best? it looks similar to previous models but it's the best looking one today. The same with Porsche 911.

[@Thetechchap]

That’s fair! Although I think we see more innovation with rival phones at the moment

[@ricardocosta267]

Hey Should I get the 15 Pro or the 16 base? Thanks

[@diogocatarino6445]

15 pro

[@akodonateakolakas4051]

Hey Techchamp, Honest opinion please, is it worth upgrading from my S24 Ultra to an iPhone 15 or 16 Pro Max. Thanks.

[@MrPwncake]

Honest answer, no. iPhone 15 pro user here. The s24 is superior to 16. Battery life, screen resolution etc etc.

[@tekkenmaster123]

I think if Apple ever decides to make a dual screen iPhone it will be a case-like magnetic attachment. Kind of like the Magic Keyboard for the iPad. They would market it with the iPhone logo on the outside of the attachment and the screen will be on the other side. It would make it twice as expensive, as other competitors and it would be an optional accessory.

[@jamconsi590]

Going from 14 to 15 to 16 doesn't make any sense, I'm using the 11 and still don't have any issues whatsoever, even after dropping it in a lake kayaking, in to snow while snowboarding...dropping it on the floor...no cracks, breaks, or performance issues, and all I've done is have the battery replaced (this year). I'm looking at the 16 pro, and looking forward to the upgrades that come with the gap in upgrades.

[@dan_lang]

perfect video , upgrading from a 11pro to 16 pro max ! thanks buddy

[@Thetechchap]

Great 👍

[@AndrewYouTubehandle]

Using my new iPhone 16 pro with iOS 18. Wow, this is way ahead of my Samsung ultra (selling it). It’s faster, smoother, feels more well thought out, voice input is excellent, I’m very impressed. It feels great and the level of personalised customisation with things like using menus on the action button (might just use the action button to toggle AOD when in home focus mode), the Dynamic Island, share sheets, focus modes, iOS workflow etc is way ahead of what I could do with android 14. Taking photos and video is a joy. Google has its work cut out! I’m keeping my Sony Xperia as well because it has a 3.5mm headphone socket and SD card slot.

[@yfaitube]

You are such a delight to watch. Love your content.

[@AshrafMMA]

The real question is should one get the 14 or 15 or 16. Does it make a difference ? Coming from iPhone 11 user .

[@Thetechchap]

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.

[@darth_cheezus]

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]

who cares about usb c. It’s pointless upgrading just for that!

[@darth_cheezus]

@@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.

[@AshishChavan2904]

15 pro and above. Anything below that is a mistake

[@Sandersonville]

How does the screen size on the 11 pro max compare to the 16 pro max? Looks like they are pretty close?

[@Kiennguyen22360]

that's the best examples of the audio mix I've seen

[@calvinbaxter6491]

Would it be a huge upgrade from i phone 12 pro max? I dnt upgrade every I phone drop. But this one is making sense if I choose too sense battery life is not my friend. Phone starting to lose battery faster it seems. Plus that desert color way is pretty dope since all My phones is gold variant.

[@ambarish92]

Just switched from OP12 Android to IPhone 16 Pro Max IOS couple days back and I don’t seem to like the switch yet. Camera is great, but my eyes can’t make a difference. But with usability, android was so much useful and quicker. Let’s see how many days it takes to get used to iOS

[@BespokeMotorWorksOfficial]

1:35 they way you hold your phone is a crime😂😂

[@BoyanDobrev]

First time I am liking, commenting and subscribing after watching a tech review video. Great job and super nicely put together from start to finish!!

[@garethalston]

My battery on my 16 Pro Max is a beast, I’ve had every pro max phone for last 5 years and this 16 Pro Max battery beats them all easily. Very happy

[@shivamkrishn]

One of the finest coverages on 16 series. Kudos to you

[@Thetechchap]

Cheers!

[@sankhasubhrade1400]

I want to know about the battery performance like is it wise to full charge to 100% or keep it lower. Any effect on battery percentage

[@LTHW-zl1br]

As someone with a XR I can’t wait for my 16 pro should be one more day

[@Amit_l92]

Looking forward to getting mine soon. Great review.