iPhone 16 vs 16 Pro (vs iPhone 15 Pro)- Initial Impression, Camera Test and Comparison

[@JonImperial]

UPDATE: The screen of the iPhone 16 Pro is brighter than the Regular 16 despite having the same spec in Apple's website. 🤔 I put it on max brightness, same wallpaper, it's definitely noticeable. I'll dive deeper into this in the full review comparison.

[@azzzzr]

we need an extensive camera comparison betweeen 16 and 16 pro. Have been searching in youtube for a while and couldn't find any good one

[@JonImperial]

@@azzzzr I’m working on it! 🫡stay tuned 😊

[@tonyakiper2497]

Your video is so well done- you are organized and clear. You have done a great job of balancing the level of detail with being to the point. I'm so grateful I've found this video

[@JonImperial]

I appreciate that so much! Each video takes a lot of time and effort to make. Especially when you want to deliver as much info without rambling too much. Thank you for watching! 🙏🏾

[@Dakotadoinstuff]

Great video! Super clean and easy to follow. I also upgraded from the 15 Pro to the 16 Pro. I really like the camera control but that is going to be a learning curve lol

[@JonImperial]

@@Dakotadoinstuff I feel that. It’s something we all have to get used to. 😅 Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate it. 😊

[@tshrjain]

Never has someone been more excited about falling leaves 😉

[@JonImperial]

@@tshrjain HAHAHAHA 😂 It was my first time doing that..

[@EricHouserecho1284]

Ohh, the two phones and the colors (TEAL and natural titanium) I'm debating over! Thanks for making this video and putting them side by side! Keep it up the great videos

[@JonImperial]

The teal is soooo nice! My wife didn’t want to upgrade but everytime she sees the Teal she’s like 👀 hahahaha.

[@MrOrtmeier]

Apple sells a lot of the pro model simply because of the 120hz screen. It’s worth it for them to keep it exclusive otherwise many others would just buy the regular one. Teal 😍

[@JonImperial]

It makes sense for Apple but not for us 😂 Thank you!! 🙌🏾

[@Saroku1000]

Which is pretty anti-consumer because 120hz isn't a high end/pro feature anymore, its a cheap smartphone feature. If apple made pro phones in 2010 already, normal iPhones would still have 320p screens and only the pro phones have retina displays.

[@josejuncal9342]

Teal! My fav color! ❤

[@JonImperial]

Me too!! 👌🏾

[@MikeV-n6e]

Informative and to the point.👍

[@JonImperial]

I try to give as much info as I can! 🙏🏾 I appreciate it! 😊

[@tamrynherbst7325]

Teal 😊 Thanks for the comparison. Have an iPhone 12 and looking to upgrade and can’t decide between the 16 or 16 pro

[@JonImperial]

🙏🏾 thank you for watching. Do you know which one you are going for?

[@thomascobb5514]

I went with the natural titanium as well it is clean. I love the silver look

[@JonImperial]

It’s the best color!! 🙌🏾

[@breadb4meat]

Thank you I've been desperately waiting for this comparison that no one has done yet. I'm buying my wife one today lol. On the fence of white pro max or pink plus. The regular 16's are so good that as long as you don't care about the 5x they're phenomenal. The colors are just the HUGEST selling point though. She's coming from a 12ProMax & for me a 16ProMax offers no significant upgrades to my 14ProMax. Again thank you for this video!

[@JonImperial]

I do think the Regular 16s are more compelling this year!! I’m glad you found the video helpful! Thank you for watching. 👊🏾

[@ChristianeB21]

Teal. Thanks for this vid Jon. Both phones that you unboxed are the iPhones that I am currently looking at to upgrade to (current: iPhone 14 Pro Max). But I might stand down & wait until the next cycle; phone works great and the battery is still holding up well. I might go with the regular Pro this time because as you said not much difference this year. Looking forward to your next vid.

[@JonImperial]

Thanks bro!! I appreciate you! It was premature to test the battery but I’ll definitely pay attention for the next video! 😊 Did you see your question featured? 😊

[@ChristianeB21]

@@JonImperial No worries. Yes I did. Thanks and much appreciated.

[@JonImperial]

@@ChristianeB21 👊🏾

[@ChristianeB21]

@@JonImperial 👊

[@AbulkosimBahrullozoda-su4xx]

very exited to get 16s

[@JonImperial]

Which model are you getting? 😊

[@lilykmekarsari4785]

Thx for the review. Can you help me decide should I go with the iphone 15 pro or iphone 16?

[@JonImperial]

Thanks for watching! I can try to help. Here are some questions to answer: Do you need the extra .2" screen? Do you care about 5x over 3x? Do you want the 48mp wide-angle lens? Do you need the extra battery life? Does the camera control appeal to you at all? How much are you saving by going to the iPhone 15 Pro? Do you care about the "promise" of Apple Intelligence?

[@lilykmekarsari4785]

@@JonImperialwhat i’m asking is for iphone 16 base model. Not the pro one. And for the apple intelegence, i thought iphone 15 pro still get the AI update right?

[@VktrSchlz]

Thanks for answering my question 😁 teal ;)

[@JonImperial]

Thanks for asking a question! 😊 and watching the video 🙏🏾

[@pablovargas1572]

I have an iPhone 12 and want to upgrade to the new iPhone 16, but I’m unsure if the 16 Pro is worth the extra cost compared to the regular iPhone 16. I mainly use my iPhone for texting, social media, and basic photography. Which option would be the best for me?

[@uI2xFuNnY]

Same here

[@johny3133]

great thank you for being honest here!

[@JonImperial]

You’re welcome!! 😊

[@johny3133]

@@JonImperial because of you I returned my IPhone 16 Pro back

[@jrolfs84]

Teal. Thanks for the video. For the photos, I thought the 15 pro looked better than the 16 pro. My question is can Apple improve the photo quality of the 16 pro with software updates or is it just going to be that way?

[@JonImperial]

@@jrolfs84 👊🏾 you’re welcome. Thanks for watching. I do like the default colors of the 15 Pro… BUT the color shift in all lenses isn’t a big deal since you can change the colors. For the 3x, even last year the 3x of the Pro Max wasn’t that great. In terms of detail, sharpness, etc. Not sure if they can improve it through software updates tbh. Maybe a bit?

[@ChristianGolca]

Those are the best colors of each. Teal and Natural Titanium are the sleekest!

[@JonImperial]

I couldn't agree more!! 😊

[@gvrg204]

Should I get the iPhone 16 or 15 Pro? Thanks!

[@JonImperial]

Let me try to help. What phone do you have now? Here are also some questions to answer. Do you care about the 3x telephoto lens? Do you want camera control? Do you care about the "promise" of Apple Intelligence? Do you care about 120hz? What’s the price difference in your country?

[@henrykekw]

@@JonImperial this is a really good question. Just to let anyone knows, country with no apple store. Iphone 15 pro is more expensive than 16. The difference can be around 300 - 400 dollar. Rather than care about the promise, just wait another year to get the 17 with more update on AI

[@JonImperial]

@@henrykekw I do think that most people who can wait, should wait. LOL. It truly is an unfinished package right now.

[@loonytones690]

Bro I want low light camera test comparison pls ...

[@JonImperial]

@@loonytones690 absolutely! Stay tuned for the review 😊

[@xgoobiex214]

I have a iPhone 14 Pro and I don’t mind it…the only reason why I want a new phone is because I’m banned off snap and I want more storage space. I don’t wanna go through my gallery to clear space up…idk what I should do.

[@JonImperial]

Yeah.. you really gotta upgrade for storage OR use a cloud service and transfer your files there until you are ready to upgrade. Could be cheaper 😊

[@TejaPeela]

What’s your recommendation between the 16 and 16 pro? I was leaning 16. Can’t wait tell the difference between the Cameras and the 120hz screen. Are the smaller bezels and added weight worth the tradeoff?

[@JonImperial]

Here are some questions to answer. 1.) Do you need the Telephoto lens? Wide angle? macro? 2.) Checkout the phone in person and see if you need 120hz. Sounds like you don’t 3.) Do you care about the extra .2”? - I don’t think this is worth it unless you are downsizing from a bigger phone and wanting as much screen in a smaller form factor. If you answered yes, then maybe go for Pro. Overall, I think the Regular 16 is very compelling this year.

[@TejaPeela]

@@JonImperial Is the screen size that noticeable between the two? I’ll check it out in person! Thanks for the quick response. I’m not a big camera guy I have the 15 pro max but rarely ever use telephoto or wide angle It’s just way too heavy. Want something lighter.

[@LouisLuzuka]

I’m torn 😮 I have the iPhone SE 2020 and I still enjoy life, I was going to go iphone 16 pro but then I was thinking about the 3x Lens and also the studio mic array 😢 so hard to pick I could save money with the 15 pro 😮

[@JonImperial]

I totally get it! 😅😊 Here are some questions that might help you. Do you need the extra .2" screen? Do you care about 5x over 3x? Do you want the 48mp wide-angle lens? Do you need the extra battery life? Does the camera control appeal to you at all? How much are you saving by going to the iPhone 15 Pro? Do you care about the "promise" of Apple Intelligence?

[@LouisLuzuka]

@@JonImperial I don’t care for the bigger screen or battery life I think I might prefer 3x over 5x The ultra wide 48 is nice for the macro but that’s about it no need for camera control 4k120 is cool but not necessary Apple ai I don’t care for And saving probably $150-200 Canadian dollars, which isn’t much considering but it could be a new Apple Watch 7 on Facebook marketplace Hahah I’m just torn between the two it’s basically identical How much storage do you recommend for someone who shoots video in 1080p but likes to shoot video 128 is too small, but is 512 too much ? I’ve filled up 256 on my iPhone SE before

[@LouisLuzuka]

@@JonImperial basically it’s the studio mic array that’s making me wanna go 16 pro and the 3x lens making me wanna go 15 pro

[@Krishnashares]

I might be wrong but i actually preferred the 15pro 3x over 16pro 3x.

[@JonImperial]

@@Krishnashares the iPhone 15 Pro was taken using the 3x optical, the iPhone 16 Pro is 3x digital. So the 15 Pro is definitely better in that area. What’s amazing is it holds up well in 5x too!

[@coachsteve10]

Have you been able to find an iPhone photographic style that mimics the look of film, like with the Fujifilm?

[@JonImperial]

Not yet. I was focused on finishing the video 😅 I'll play with it more and share my settings when I found one I like 😁

[@coachsteve10]

@@JonImperial appreciate it! Will subscribe to see your findings

[@theholidayscout]

very detailed video... u covered points that other bloggers missed.

[@JonImperial]

Thank you so much 🙂I’m glad to hear that. 🙌🏾

[@angelinanasman9275]

I have iPhone 11 pro, need to upgrade asap. Should i buy 15 pro, 16 or 16 pro?

[@JonImperial]

Tell me what you are looking for? What features do you care about?

[@ricardocosta267]

Hey, so what do u think I should buy? Regular 16 or 15 pro? Thanks

[@JonImperial]

Oooh. As of right now, I would go 15 Pro. Especially if you can get it on a good deal. 3x telephoto is great and 120hz. 🙌🏾

[@ricardocosta267]

@@JonImperial thanks for the quick answer. But doesn't the 16 come with a better chip?

[@Manu-xh7vp]

​@@ricardocosta267 i dont think dude. The A17 Pro is better than A18 (not pro).

[@ricardocosta267]

@Manu-xh7vp I've seen some reviews On benchmark the 16 is better So I don't know

[@sugii_kumari80]

Thank you for ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JonImperial]

You're welcome 😊

[@faadhi1938]

Hey brother, i would like to switch to iPhone. Actually, im using a Samsung s21, so which one will be the perfect choice for me? iPhone 15 pro or 16 pro. I saw some vibrant colour tone difference btw 15pro and 16pro in this video. photographer to, so please suggest to me the right one.

[@JonImperial]

The color difference can be easily adjusted so I wouldn't worry too much about that. The 16 Pro has a slightly bigger display, 5x lens, better battery life, 48mp wide-angle, etc. Do you care about those? or would you rather have 3x lens, save money, have a lighter phone?

[@kiiito]

Nice video, people report a lower screen brightness at same level than the previous 15 Pro Max

[@JonImperial]

@@kiiito I look into this and report back for sure. Without comparing the screens side by side and just going off my experience, I can’t say the screen is less bright. But again, I’ll look into it. 😊 Thank you for watching. 👊🏾

[@kiiito]

@@JonImperial Thank you for your detailled answer, appreciate

[@codyflynn89]

I have a iPhone 13 was wondering which to get thank you 😂 prolly getting the pro

[@JonImperial]

Awesome!!! 😊 what color though?? 🤔

[@riosafado]

Which hard drive size did you get for the Pro?

[@JonImperial]

I got 512gb 😊

[@charimaeimperial6670]

TEAL!

[@JonImperial]

Thank you!!! 😊😉

[@1micYT]

I never zoom when using a phone. My pics are always something close to me.

[@JonImperial]

Perfect!! The 16 should be fine.

[@nswms992000]

Teal. 🙂 Most definitely the best color in the iPhone 16 “non-Pro” lineup. Also, Jon: What do you think of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the new satin black finish? In my opinion, it feels like a slap in the face to those who wanted it last year (myself included).

[@JonImperial]

Yes, it is!! It looks nice BUT not more than the Natural Titanium Ultra. I think that’s what makes it great! 😊But they definitely should have released it last year along with the USB-C Airpods Max. 😅

[@tamagotchiuni]

Do both of them have zero shutter lag? I thought it's a pro feature. Tired of taking blurry dogs pics

[@JonImperial]

I think it is just for the Pro! I’ll explore this more for the review. 😊

[@Epic_Automotiverse]

Teal ❤

[@JonImperial]

Thanks for watching! It’s such a nice color!

[@tusharjadhav4835]

Brother I Am Confused between which One buy 16 Plus Or 16 pro my mind say buy 16 plus and next year buy 17 pro max because nothing big change on 16 plus and 16 pro only 120hz big difference my use is for gaming and recording and personal i am using this for secondary purpose So which one is best for me

[@JonImperial]

Recording for? 🤔 What’s the price difference between the two? The 16 Pro gives you. -120hz -5x lens -camera control -48mp wide angle

[@tusharjadhav4835]

@@JonImperial pubg Recoding For Content 30 to 40k price difference Please Suggest Me Which one better For me plus or pro

[@JonImperial]

@@tusharjadhav4835 how do you record it though? Like screen recording? You can’t go wrong with either one if primary use is gaming, I feel like 120hz will be crucial. Battery life is the same on both.

[@mr_budha]

Full camera comparison between base model and pro version Plz..

[@sushantsahni5766]

yes plz

[@JonImperial]

That’s coming up for sure!! 😊

[@hugogonzalezyajimovich7841]

So on apple website it states that both standar iPhone 16 and 16 pros have identical display brightness, but I watched a video where they compared them and said that they're slightly different, being the pro slightly brighter , could be a setting tweak , what are your thoughts and observations on this ? Are they the same or different brightness ?

[@JonImperial]

Let me look into this and report back!

[@hugogonzalezyajimovich7841]

Really appreciate you answering, I've got an eye condition and need lots of brightness 🙏 THANKS

[@hugogonzalezyajimovich7841]

Hey wondering if you have any report yet ?

[@JonImperial]

@@hugogonzalezyajimovich7841 The Pro IS brighter! idk why that is. I have the same settings on both of them.

[@hugogonzalezyajimovich7841]

@@JonImperial thanks I appreciate it!

[@johngault22]

Teal

[@JonImperial]

@@johngault22 thank you so much!! 👊🏾

[@MikeV-n6e]

Question for Iphone 15 Pro (Not 15 Pro Max) owners. Did Apple ever resolve the heating issues with that phone? Any other potential problems with Iphone 15 Pro? Reason i ask, I am looking at the Iphone 15 Pro as it is now discounted here in Indonesia and I think a 3X telephoto lens on Iphone 15 Pro versus 5x telephoto lens on the Iphone 16 Pro would be of more use to me as I'm a novice at taking photos. Camera Control is nice for some, but for me...i'm like 🥱. Been running on 60hz forever. So should i get the Iphone 16 (Not Iphone 16 Pro) or Iphone 15 Pro? Coming back to Apple after 5 year hiatus. Iphone 15 Pro and Iphone 16 base model only are in my price range. Thank you ALL for your input! 👍😎👍

[@JonImperial]

I think your reasoning is spot on here. Discounted iPhone 15 Pro is a good deal! I can’t think of anything. I don’t have heating issues with my 15 Pro.

[@MikeV-n6e]

Thanks for responding ​@@JonImperial

[@Ananya-l3c]

Vivid filter ??

[@JonImperial]

@@Ananya-l3c what do you mean? On the photos? nope.

[@Ananya-l3c]

Where is the vivid filter

[@JonImperial]

@@Ananya-l3c huh?

[@Sunny-6467]

Standard display size iPhone 6.1 no change

[@JonImperial]

Yup!

[@CristianSanchezz22]

Why has 15 pro better resolution than 16 por? does anyone knows?

[@JonImperial]

Resolution in which photo? Coz it’s the same. Except the 3x of the 15 Pro not digital like the 16 Pro. 😊

[@CristianSanchezz22]

@@JonImperial sorry I haven’t asked well. I meant the 3x picture indeed. In the 15pro looks sharper and nicer.

[@sideoftech]

Let’s goooo 🔥🔥

[@JonImperial]

@@sideoftech I appreciate you bro!! 👊🏾

[@sandrametcalfe7483]

Teal !

[@JonImperial]

🙏🏾 thank you for watching! Are you getting one?

[@geanc3503]

Teal 👋🏾

[@JonImperial]

I appreciate you! 👊🏾

[@mylesharold6543]

The audios sound the same

[@JonImperial]

You mean the mic quality of the 16 vs 16 Pro? You need to wear headphones to perceive the difference of the AudioMix.

[@arijitsahoo2344]

How yours studio lights are so subtle😮

[@JonImperial]

🤷🏾‍♂️haha thanks? 😊

[@haydeeavalos9981]

Teal

[@JonImperial]

🙌🏾 thank you!

[@daviddoes6174]

why wouldn't the pink be popular?

[@JonImperial]

Oh it would. I feel like it always is so I didn’t feel like I had to mention it. 😅

[@daviddoes6174]

@@JonImperial that’s not really what you said though lol.

[@JonImperial]

@@daviddoes6174 I didn’t say anything about Pink at all.. that doesn’t mean it meant the opposite🤦🏾‍♂️Thanks for watching! 👋🏾

[@Shortsofthoppi]

hey I am a video editor and graphic designer and I love photography and videography and I wanted a good phone or camera so I came across your video. Can you please give me that iphone. It will be very helpful for my career if I get it

[@lohithgowdagowda9135]

I phone 15 pro vs I phone 16 pro which is better

[@JonImperial]

@@lohithgowdagowda9135 iPhone 16 Pro of course. But the question you should be asking is “do I need the 16 Pro?” 😂 What phone are you using now? What features do you need from a phone? 😊

[@arijitsahoo2344]

The Iphone 16 was 0.00000001% upgrade over iphone 15 😆😆

[@JonImperial]

LOL. I wouldn’t say that.

[@wasiahmed1547]

Better upgrades comparing to S23 to S24😆

[@Bhupendra-fs5ri]

apple intelligence, action button, camera control, macro photography, 2gb more ram, more battery, much better 3nm processor. These count as solid upgrades. Are people blind or dumb??

[@asifirfan]

I think you don’t have vision On A18 chip😂

[@tomohawkcloud]

@@Bhupendra-fs5riapple intelligence ain’t even out yet and is on all last pros 😂

[@palimad]

interesting how trees at 9:33 have quite a different colors on 15s and 16s

[@JonImperial]

Yes! But the image quality is the same so I wouldn’t worry too much. You can change the colors and tint easily to match it with the iPhone 15 Pro. 😊

[@palimad]

@@JonImperial question is how it was in a real life :)

[@JonImperial]

@@palimad when I was reviewing photos on site they looked very similar and I didn’t notice the color shift until I imported them on my computer. But going off memory, I think the 16 Pro was more accurate but I like the color of the 15 Pro more. 😂

[@Der_Rentner]

hey Jon I've been watching your videos for a long time. I just wanted to say thank you. you have become a really big inspiration to me. You simply make home office more pleasant and better. Thanks

[@arungupta9140]

Teal

[@JonImperial]

Thanks for watching! It means a lot!

[@DCalHD]

Teal

[@JonImperial]

Thanks for watching!! 🙌🏾

[@emyren1]

I still think my iphone 13 pro takes better photos in 3x-4.9 range than iphone 16 pro. Wish Apple would add a 4th lens.

[@JonImperial]

I believe that. I’m honestly not super impressed with how the 3x turned out. 😬 .5, 1x, 3, 5x? 🤔

[@ksbma]

do the iPhone 15 pro, iPhone 16 and 16 pro still have an area for a physical SIM card?

[@JonImperial]

@@ksbma not in the US 😔

[@ChalkDiesel]

Teal!

[@FasterthanSpeed414]

eh