The iPhone isn't the same anymore

[@sddrx6000]

Sounded like I was on a call with Luke the entire time😂

[@amoolekan]

I thought it was just me. I had to check another video to make sure.

[@Mopsie]

its soo bad lol, and they call this ''studio mode''

[@DanEmmons]

Yup

[@tomaszrazik2991]

I thought there is something wrong with my headphones

[@AvocadoAtrocity]

Literally phone call audio 😂😂😂

[@guerro327]

I am upgrading from iPhone 8. I only update when the latest phone model is 2X my current phone. Once I upgrade to 16, I won't need to upgrade until iPhone 32. See you in a couple decades.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Lol

[@hubbax69]

If I have to wait for the iPhone XXs(2) I may never get a new phone!

[@Fincher123]

Whats your actually iPhone 8 Battery Status? Health and SOT Time Please =)

[@jackburrows5850]

well the latest OS doesn't support your model so I'd consider it as well.

[@kylemvanover]

I have the 13 mini, waiting for the iPhone 26 with a 10.8” screen

[@christopherhilton2486]

The microphone sounds like it’s been compressed to a very low bitrate.

[@Poever]

That’s why real KZbin professionals use studio mics and not their phone ones

[@doesthislooknormal]

It’s because the audio had to travel all the way from Australia to your ears

[@dinis984]

@@Poeverare you saying Luke is not a real youtube professional for testing making a video using the promoted “studio mics” that Apple put on the iPhone 16?

[@georged822]

This is professional studio audio bud.

[@georged822]

@@dinis984 no hes saying Apple is full of B.S marketing this garbage as a "studio" mic

[@joshuaneilson]

The audio is pretty bad for the iphone 16 shots, sounds like the upper mids are boosted way too high. Not sure if it’s the mic or post production, but it’s pretty distracting.

[@Littlebrownchicken]

its in "studio" when he's not in a studio.

[@joshuaneilson]

@@Littlebrownchicken preset audio software is stupid. Get a real sound guy lol

[@Littlebrownchicken]

@@joshuaneilson why is it stupid.

[@joshuaneilson]

@@Littlebrownchicken human ear > computer ear

[@lukemiani]

It's hit or miss depending on how much background noise it needs to handle

[@splatink]

I feel like reviewers only look at the phone and assume people own an iPhone 15 or an S24 Ultra. But from people coming over from an older device, it's still a great flagship smartphone.

[@blakephotographytexas]

Yeah I think that’s the piece a lot of these guys are missing … I don’t think Apple is looking to reinvent the wheel every year. If you want to upgrade every year, great, but they aren’t designing to placate people that are upgrading every year

[@TechTimeWithEric]

Exactly. I’m on a 13Mini which is my first ever iPhone. I’ve always been Android. At this point I’m trying to decide if it’s even worth an upgrade from the 13.

[@Alienware36]

I upgrade my iPhone every 4 years.

[@eric_white]

Agreed. This has been my frustration with all the reviews. They've all said "meh" and "not much different from the 15 series." But I have always been on the "S" cycle of iPhones, so to me the 16 series a S series phone. Not a bunch of major changes from the last year, but I am okay with that coming from my 14 Pro Max. I have been enjoying the 16 Pro Max so far!

[@Fear.of.the.Dark.]

you are right and wrong. True most people dont upgrade yearly but there was a time when we used to get more meaningful changes at least between 2 year cycle. Smartphones have peaked like laptops or fridges I guess. You are mainly now buying to replace a old worn machine.

[@Jacobb1980]

The new camera button is designed to be used like the button on a traditional camera. It's not designed to be used 1 handed.

[@allenradtke600]

I don't like the audio.

[@-_YouMayFind_-]

Ok

[@Gurenn83]

​@@-_YouMayFind_-Got hurt over a comment? 😅

[@nickholl]

imo, the camera button's been made to be used primarily in landscape mode like an old school point and click camera, rather than the way you held it in this video. I haven't used it yet, but I could imagine that if you're taking a bunch of photos like in landscape mode (held like an old school point and click) it may be more ergonomically convenient.

[@slonekettering25]

I could be wrong, but I think the average consumer’s priority is speed, display, and battery for example. I’m okay with the same and not having a major redesign every other year. I just want my phone to be reliable and powerful.

[@r3dsnake99]

Mic quality is terrible in this video

[@alnicospeaker]

yes! This is way worse than my iphone 13, there must be something else going on/wrong. Midrange is too loud like on a phone call and super harsh in the 10khz+ treble range

[@malfaro3l]

What we’re seeing is a mature market with a mainstream product. The iPhone is now a standard commodity, rather than a tech luxury and that’s the way it’s developed. Is like a car, computer, or tv. There will likely be changes in design and improving features, but it’s now sold for someone upgrading after 4-5 years.

[@MJ-uk6lu]

I disagree. It's only Apple and Samsung trying to create this agenda, but when you look at Chinese phone brands, their flagships are still to certain degree innovative and really pushing tech limits. But the thing is that despite that most people just don't care. A basic mid-range phone just does everything fine, a cheap phones are often fine too, old smartphone is likely passable as well. The thing is that most people don't really care too much about the most cutting edge stuff and don't obsess over fastest and most capable hardware. Some Chinese phones have Dimensity 9300 chip, it's faster than anything out there, some have 1 inch camera sensors, some have 16GB RAM. They sell for roughtly the same price as Samsung or Apple, but it doesn't matter to a lot of consumer, not even to top 5%, top 1% and likely top 0.1%. Because Samsung or Apple top tier phone is just good enough and even if there are significant edge to hardware, most people hate switching brands and don't see a reason for that. Phones are simply good enough, that just having some edge isn't really important or frankly just having a flagship. Flagship tier phones just aren't really the same anymore. Back in like Galaxy S2 era the difference between S2 and Ace 2 was that S2 could run any game, had no hiccups in web browsing and had genuinely decent camera, meanwhile Ace 2 only ran some games, web browsing was rough and camera was okay, but far from S2. The difference was meaningful to most buyers and thus many opted for S2 if they could.

[@kn7x802]

Made in India (now) vs China (before)?

[@dm8579]

@@MJ-uk6luIt's not just that people don't want to switch brands. Samsung and Apple make great phones and you know what to expect from the build quality and support, software updates etc. The Chinese brands are not as well known and people in Europe and the US tend to be sceptical to anything that comes from China. They may be great phones, but when you are spending that much money on a phone you tend to stick with what you know and like. Then I don't see how a Dimensity 9300 or 16GB RAM in a phone is being "innovative". It just means that you are using a faster chip and more memory. But we also know that specs on paper don't mean very much.

[@Swiftrabbit87]

I personally think that the camera control button simply is only for landscape orientation. I don’t think they intend that button to be used in portrait orientation.

[@tiredamage]

And when holding the phone with two hands. Like a camera.

[@d.r.martin6301]

@@tiredamage That makes sense. The shutter release is always on the top right of the camera. For portrait orientation, rotate it counterclockwise for better stability; right hand on top, left holding the bottom of the phone. Just like I've done with my Nikons and Leicas for half a century.

[@georged822]

@@Swiftrabbit87 yeah but 90% of people's photos are in portrait orientation on their phone. If that even. I do photography as a hobby, and even I hardly do landscape on my iPhone, maybe 4%. So I think even for a photographer this button will probably go unutilized. On my real camera probably 85% of my photos are in landscape.

[@gregedwards69]

And not with your thumb!

[@BatakGemblung]

@@georged822 yes i agree, unless they did like what xiaomi did, with additional camera grip.. that will be a different story.

[@ChristianSasse-c5q]

2007: Phone with Camera 2024: Cameras with Phone

[@Spicysauced]

2007: Let's get rid of all those buttons! 2024: Let's add more buttons!

[@crystofdigital]

😂

[@joelgonzalez1249]

I’m 100% sure that the people complaining about the iPhones incremental yearly changes would be first on line criticizing apple should they release a complete new and different iPhone every year “they want us to buy a new phone every year “. No one is forcing you to buy a phone every year. It simple, if you don’t like the upgrades or lack of them, simply don’t buy an iPhone or get a different brand if you must update.

[@DylanClements98]

Some people are just never happy

[@se7enity648]

I passed on the iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, I think I will see what the iPhone 17 has to offer. My iPhone 11 Pro Max is still alive and the battery is at 84%. Why upgrade?

[@CRD250]

Same, still have 11 Pro from new.

[@TimelyAdventure]

Nice did you ever have to replace battery?

[@se7enity648]

@@TimelyAdventure No. Still using the original battery.

[@TimelyAdventure]

@@se7enity648 wow, I have a 13 pro at 84% battery health

[@anthornt]

@@se7enity648 thats pretty impressive honestly

[@oliverniehaus7159]

Great update from my 12 pro, but you’re right, absolutely no reason to upgrade from the 15 pro, Apple is definitely relying on the cumulative upgrades

[@magnusharrison2715]

For me a larger battery and bigger display are more than enough of an upgrade

[@CorvusHyperion]

The jump from iPhone 3 series to 4 felt like a massive change, same with the iPhone 5 to iPhone 6 plus and then the X. Now the updates are more incremental, and that's ok.

[@thatjpwing]

I feel the *exact* same way about the Camera Control on my iPhone 16 Pro. It seems oddly positioned and redundant at best.

[@julianbonskilzz]

A lot of extra features apple brings like background blur whern’t even working on my new device lmfao

[@BenJewer]

I’m enjoying the camera control. It makes taking a photo feel a bit more intentional - adjusting the settings with a physical control makes you take a bit more time to think about the composition, exposure etc like a real camera. I’m still using the on screen buttons if I just want to snap a pic really quickly but using the camera button if I want to take a “proper” photo.

[@carlospcpro]

I think I prefer the cinematic audio mix. It feels weird to not hear the ambiance while walking.

[@Epicgamer_Mac]

And this one cuts out TOO much sound. Cinematic is better quality

[@5310publishing]

Studio removes all background audio so you can edit it in yourself.

[@dr_milkshake19]

This phone is just made for people who are on the upgrade cycle this is not a phone people look forward to this is a phone you just happen to get on an upgrade plan or if your phone broke

[@itsmilan4069]

isn't that just every iphone release since iphone 6

[@chidorirasenganz]

@@itsmilan4069since the 12 maybe

[@benniewalker312]

@@chidorirasenganzyep. 12 was the last real upgrade. 5G. Since then just spec bumps no normal person would notice. USB-c, 120hz, the usual chip upgrade. Same phone.

[@hobosnake1]

@@itsmilan4069 You guys are forgetting about the 13 series. It was absolutely a huge upgrade. 120hz is huge, plus the battery they put in the 13 series were insane. THAT was an upgrade year. the 17 pro getting 12gb of ram and redesign makes it the next good upgrade year. This year is lame.

[@Fear.of.the.Dark.]

@@hobosnake1 17 pro is not rumored to get any redesign. Only 17 plus which is supposedly being called iphone slim/air.

[@psychedelicspider4346]

As an Android user, to this day I have a lot to say about the headphone jack removal...

[@clintmiller88]

the iPhone XS was literally my favorite phone the perfect size and just overall a great phone.

[@CajunJR00]

Me too!

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Still rocking my 512 GB XS max as I type this. Working great for me I still love this phone

[@hubbax69]

I'm still on the XS here, and the size is great. Cameras not so much, compared to newer phones - but I may hold out another year.

[@alecrash96]

Gave my XS to my mother last year: I kinda miss it

[@Wanted797]

I had the X. And I love that more than my mini

[@TitusTroy2]

I'm keeping my base iPhone 13 for another year...next year sounds like the upgrade worth getting- 12GB RAM, ProMotion 120hz coming to all the 17 models, new Apple designed modem, 1 year for AI to mature etc

[@dragonite4242]

The 16 is only a place holder the 17 should be the true ai iphone

[@jameshodgetts7541]

@@dragonite4242 We said that with the 15 pro...

[@edcipriani8873]

I can't help but make the comparison that the Pixel 9 which was released in August 2024 already has both 120 Hz and 12 GB RAM for the entry level 128 GB storage variant. And going back a year, the Pixel 8 which was released in late 2023 also had 120 Hz, and offers 8GB RAM for the entry level 128GB variant. I realize that iPhones are more efficient when it comes to utilizing RAM versus Android. And for the most part, the majority of people who buy the entry level iPhones instead of the Pro or Pro Max models don't care about the higher refresh rates. But when more and more android phones are offering more for less money, Apple finally has to face the reality and catch up on certain specs and features. I also have the iPhone 13, I just bought it last year when I switched carriers. I didn't need to upgrade to a higher end Pro or Pro Max model. I was all Android up until mid 2020 until I bought an iPhone 11, which was a great phone as well. The reality is that since switching to iPhones 4 years ago, their reliability is much better than any LG or Samsung phone I have ever owned. Truth is I am not sure I want to go back to Android and take a chance with reliability or longevity. So I will continue to keep an eye on future iPhone releases as well as Samsung and Pixel.

[@lachlanbrown8110]

I’m really not a fan of an audio isolation microphone sound effects. It sounds very harsh and hollow. Like someone is taking a phone call on Bluetooth earbuds.

[@TrentonMatthews]

I wonder if he cranked up the volume too high. If I was going to use that, I probably would have brought it to maybe 70%. But not 100. If any higher, it would be 90%. Or 80%. Not really sure.

[@wanpeople6705]

I was patiently waiting for your review on these iPhone 16

[@benjilafouine]

I analyzed the location of this new button and actually, it makes sense. Picture this: any dedicated camera (Canon, Nikon, etc.) sold is designed to be held with your two hands and the push button is always on the top right side. I don’t think Apple designed that button to take photos with one hand only. Take your two hands and you will realize that it makes sense. Even without this button, it is very difficult to take a photo other than a selfie with one hand.

[@BlaineRush-b8h]

The fact that he doesn’t understand it’s for landscape use is crazy

[@CarlRyds]

100% agree with your take, I will say however the audio doesn’t sound as good to me as like a dji Mic would.

[@Sofia-ts6gy]

I understand “more powerful” as an attractive feature for macbooks or ipad pros that people use for work, but we’ve really reached the point of diminishing returns for “more powerful chip” on a smartphone. I wish new releases would focus much more on improving battery efficiency.

[@MrEiniweini]

Doesn't that kind of depend upon your usage? If you are watching video the more powerful chip is an afterthought. If you are playing high end games then it is essential. I am not suggesting your opinion is irrelevant, it it just more relevant to you than a different user.

[@Sofia-ts6gy]

@@MrEiniweini I guess I’m out of touch with the mobile gaming scene. It feels strange to me to use your phone to do high end gaming instead of a PC. High end graphics on a tiny screen seems a waste? I only play high end games on PC and casual games on the phone but I guess others are different.

[@MJ-uk6lu]

@@MrEiniweini Phone chips have been powerful enough to run any mobile game for almost decade. At this point games are capping framerate to save some battery. More powerful chip means almost nothing nowadays.

[@RLT_Official_Music]

If the iPhone 16 would have had the 120hz refreshing screen, that would have been the Killer iPhone!!!

[@PixelsPeeper]

I have been a yearly upgrader since 2008, this is the first time I skipped the new Iphone, the 16 Pro Max and my current 15 PM are really similar, even though I like Iphone photography the camera control is pointless to me because everything it does we can already do it on screen, the better battery, new chip, 48MP ultra wide sounds fun but won’t change the way we use our current phone

[@RawskoFPS]

Luke I like that you have shot this like a vlog it makes really good editing! Well done You sound slightly different but I like it sir :D

[@zalden2565]

It’s like modern video gaming. We have simply reached a point in technology to where nothing impresses us anymore and there’s only so much you can do. We just got there much faster with phones.

[@noelsaw]

I’ve been using the 16 PM over the weekend and I agree the placement of the Camera Control needs work. It’s awkwardly placed. I did get used to half press to get into the lens control.

[@Mustang-mb7cg]

Yes it’s terrible lol. Had to actually enable double tap because I would accidentally press the button and enable the camera mode

[@scottwilson4078]

Stunning audio/visuals. Refreshingly candid review. I think 5+ year refreshes will become the “new norm.”

[@MrEiniweini]

I was really impressed with the quality of the filming all around there. It looked and sounded great. I don't think I will regret upgrading my iPhone 8 Plus to the 16 Pro Max.

[@halami2149]

I think the pro max might be too big, try one in store before you buy

[@MrEiniweini]

@@halami2149 I am 55 and my eyes are kind of crap. I own an 8 Plus that is nearly the same size and have done for 7 years. I am pretty sure I am good.

[@nickthaskater]

This sounded awful compared to MKBHD's Auto Focus videos that are shot on phones. Apple's fancy processing does more harm than good here. 5:42 that audio transition really shows how awful it is.

[@serena9165]

I might just wait for the 15 Pro Max to go on apple’s refurbished and grab that I really don’t care for a camera control button

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

I think that's smart. Frankly if it wasn't for lightning I'd be willing to go all the way back to the iPhone 13 Pro Max. That generation seem to have the best battery life and efficiency. But USBC is obviously a pretty big turning point

[@hhy2k]

exept that's not a camera controll button.... it is now, but it will do siri stuff later... AR probably

[@trebor1745]

@@michaelcorcoran8768 IMHO, One of several reasons, but definitely a reason.

[@jesseluv13]

That's smart! Carrier stores are already selling it for $100 less that the original price! Plus, you can literally take a picture with the volume button. 💀

[@brandonlee5361]

That’s what I did. I opted for a 15 pro instead of the 16 and I have no regrets!

[@omCi]

Hands down the best iPhone review this year. Great job. Great points and it’s amazing how iPhones already good camera perceptually feels better because amazing mics. They really do make all the difference between in creation of professional looking video.

[@wickstorm_records]

Next Fall will be awesome. 17 Pro Max and GTA VI

[@stevens1041]

Maybe.

[@druxpack8531]

no it won't. new color and tweaks, that's it bro....

[@jonathanratliff4780]

@@druxpack8531 no I’m looking for the iPhone slim quite a bit different in the 17 series

[@lukemiani]

YOOOOO

[@Mrlevarxl]

Disappointed twice you will be. GTA6 delayed and iphone, little upgrade.

[@Max-xl9qv]

6:44 Well, you're holding it wrong (c). I'm not defending the new camera control, it's just intended to be used differently. When one-handed, you fix the phone between your fingers and shoot with the thumb. Your index finger should be there holding the phone on its right side. Just look how the girls do that. They're pros.

[@saltwaterforlife5601]

No matter where they place the button it will be awkward for someone, at the end of the day it’s still a phone. The thing about the placement of the button people seem to miss is that it makes the menu easier in landscape, but like Luke said, you can access those features from the screen where it’s very very easy to access when taking portrait mode photos. If you don’t think about the button being used in portrait mode, it makes better sense.

[@TheLemon420]

I think the pill that people need to swallow is the fact that we are honing in on the absolute best way to make a smartphone. I mean, come on, what revolutionary update could you even make to smartphones right now that doesn't have incredible drawbacks?

[@DangerNoodlez144]

People Should live with the very first iphone and the galaxy for a month and see what they're really missing.

[@TheLemon420]

@@DangerNoodlez144 that’s what I’m saying!

[@theguy155]

Cinematic Audio mix sounds the best and doesnt sound to fake

[@tedrodenborn]

Actually really impressed with the mics in the whole 16 lineup. Might be the best upgrade this year that isn’t being talked about much. The fact you did this whole video with just those mics is seriously impressive, from a smart phone.

[@mavfan1]

why start with the worthless word "actually"?

[@tedrodenborn]

@@mavfan1 because I typed quickly in a conversational voice, and neglected to include the “I’m” that should naturally precede it. Wouldn’t make it more palatable to someone who places such strong value on words. Actually may not be palatable in this usage, but it’s certainly not a worthless word. Sorry to offend.

[@andrewgrant788]

You are supposed to use both hands to hold the phone in landscape position when using it as a camera. The button is then exactly where the shutter button would be on a regular camera. It is exactly where I would expect it to be.

[@VKTR_Tech]

Not really, it's closer to the middle of the phone, which makes it awkward in both positions. They should've placed it lower so that it would feel great in landscape and just not work in portrait.

[@jameshodgetts7541]

@@VKTR_Tech Absolutely this. And if it were more comfortable to us in landscape then it would push people to use landscape video. I hate portrait video, people have a really annoying habit of using it when its absolutely not appropriate - like sending videos over email for viewing on a computer, which ubiquitously have landscape screens...

[@andrewgrant788]

@@VKTR_Tech Just got my 16 Pro Max, the camera button is perfectly placed for me in landscape mode.

[@daiesison]

Please KZbinrs stop using the iPhone audio effects as your main audio! It's a gimmick, sounds fake and annoys my ears. It's harsh

[@gliderman9302]

honestly adding an eq to the audio would be enough to make to sound good.

[@chidorirasenganz]

Nah it sounds fine maybe a little eq tho

[@torsten23]

Is this the „professionel mic“ in the new iPhone? Such a bad sound… „Studio“ sounds ok but the rest not.

[@wickstorm_records]

Get a job

[@carlospcpro]

I think its way better than not using anything

[@The1Weapon]

I like the matured design of the iPhone. They don’t need some radical change every year. I concur with much of this video.

[@Gary0557]

Sounds like the camera 'button' is a gimmick. I don't think I could be bothered with it.

[@dm8579]

Sounds like a gimmick until you try it. I found it very useful.

[@VariantAEC]

​@@dm8579 I found it pretty useful on my Xperia Z3 10 years ago. Happy Apple could invent this feature for iPhone users in 2024.

[@paololololol]

Dude this audio is like talking on a flip phone again wth

[@d4rkrises807]

For real I think he fucked up something

[@RRR4847-o9g]

​@@d4rkrises807yeah he did, he used the iPhone to record the audio.

[@rinnin]

Audio sounds pretty bad in this video to be honest. I think Camera Control should only be used in landscape mode. Seems a bit of a gimmick though.

[@Jacques.dAnjou]

The camera control “button” ( it’s not called a button! ) reminds me of the MacBook Touch Bar. Right? 😂

[@yoshikinanami7434]

I’ll do you one better, it reminds me of the Ps Vita’s back touch pad from 2011.

[@Vr00mf0ndel]

Yup, will be gone in 4 years tops

[@rocketmunkey1]

@@Vr00mf0ndel It depends on how many they have in inventory, everyone hated the mac touch bar and sales were abysmal but they kept on selling it with the touch bar for the next six years, to try and get rid of them.

[@loopwoop]

Not really.

[@Seetheren]

Yeah. A button no one asked for, built to be less convenient than using other options, and makes iPhone feel a bit gimmicky. I absolutely hate it and think it is one of the dumber decisions Apple has made in a while for iPhone, besides refusing to add Touch ID.

[@filipofilipowicz8074]

No Single Word about the thermals, This is the biggest Feature this year, far more useful than any other changes. The 15 pro thermals is so bad than the update this year is a must have.

[@Petairelevrai]

Yes.

[@NOTLeavingLV]

@@filipofilipowicz8074 thermals are better. I’m in Las Vegas and it was 95 degrees yesterday and using it outdoors, the phone dimmed the screen but I saw zero slowdown - my 13 pro max would slow down to unusable levels and the 16 pro max did not do this.

[@filipofilipowicz8074]

@@wickstorm_records you damn wrong. I have a 15 pro max and the thermals are awful especially when you use the camera app outside in a sunny day. It dims the display so quickly. Also I watched a ton of of videos over the past two days which confirms that the 16 pro max is far more superior in this regard. Thankfully

[@normanpang9376]

@@filipofilipowicz8074 overheating outside recording video is every phone lol

[@namesurname9478]

@@filipofilipowicz8074from personal experience with 15 pro max: living in a southern country and often shooting videos, in a year I’ve never even caught the screen dimming itself let alone abnormal heating (I wear a case though so could’ve missed)

[@TheRelaxingRide]

hallmark of a fully mature product category is that it's not exciting in itself. Apple under jobs took many cues from the auto industry for good reason, and, under Cook that seems to have continued.

[@chidorirasenganz]

Maybe if you tried holding the phone like a camera the camera control button would work much better smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Darkreven94]

This 🙏🏽

[@arturoalmeida16]

Nope, Apple intended its use in vertical that's why it's oddly placed and not on the far right of the device when in landscape.

[@Darkreven94]

@@arturoalmeida16 Always this misinformation. It’s made to work with both horizontal and vertical orientations. But of course, it works better in horizontal because of the placement of the button. It takes no genius to see that.

[@georged822]

its not 2003 buddy. No one holds a camera phone in that orientation. Its 100% an idiotic feature, and every reviewer (which are Apple apologists usually) agrees, and my main camera system costs about $5,000+ so as a photographer I am kinda annoyed they placed the button in such a silly loaction.

[@chidorirasenganz]

@@georged822 it never had to be 2003 as the first iPhone didn’t even come out until 2007 also why would you use a thumb in landscape is that how you’d use a camera? I certainly wouldn’t and I’ve been taking photos for 20+ years

[@DengueBurger]

At least it’s 1. More reparable and 2. Another button to do stuff on. Say one of your volume buttons breaks. Now you can just use the scrolly thingy to change volume via hardware instead of using on-screen controls.

[@andrewcairnsmrkiplin]

Used the camera control 3 times. And sent my 16 pro back. Keeping my 14 pro max

[@Alexander_l322]

Ya mine is just great no need for an upgrade

[@druxpack8531]

you didn't need a new phone anyway, so why did you get it in the first place...oh that's right, to make yourself feel special.

[@MarkGreutman]

I am regretting upgrading from my 13 Pro. And I miss that sky blue color...

[@denith969]

@@MarkGreutman yeah I have 13 pro max, thinking about upgrading to 16 max but im on the fence, mainly for camera I find the 13 max camera is meh at live concerts. its okay but wish it was better.

[@CowboyTrucking61]

@@Alexander_l322 A lot of Apple fanboys in here, lol. Apple is garbage.

[@michelstronguin6974]

Oh come on, you know how hard it is to make shocking changes to an already amazing device? A little bit more screen size, a little bit more battery, a little bit more processing power, year over year, it adds up. If you upgrade from the 12 pro max to the 16 pro max, you will notice a significant difference. Same will be from the 16 to the 20.

[@atharvsawant7509]

So Apple found enough space inside the iPhone to add a gimmicky camera control button that nobody asked for yet in all these years they couldn't find space for a headphone jack?!

[@rectangle2669]

I can hear Dankpods crying 😂

[@rewindom]

To be fair, Bluetooth headphones saw a monumental leap forward bc of AirPods

[@goobfilmcast4239]

The headphone jack on iPhones and iPads are never coming back. It is an intrusion point for water, dust etc

[@Johnny91832]

@@goobfilmcast4239 So the charge port isn't? Headphone jack had both water and dust resistance.

[@kayatoast0927]

it's the new "courage"

[@leerichardson1927]

I have used iPhone since the first one, changing every year until the 13 mini, absolutely love the size and don’t plan on changing again anytime soon.

[@ajaysrtech]

KZbinrs back then: "We want changes on newer iPhones" KZbinrs now: (That/This video title)

[@BryanDaniel42]

I like to turn the camera to the right instead of the left and use the camera button with my left thumb instead of my right index finger. Works better for me. Maybe I'm all thumbs. I've still yet to find anybody give me a reason why it needs a big redesign. What's wrong with the current design? If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[@HenrikoMagnifico]

The audio processing sounds like garbage

[@qellman]

One good thing about the Camera Control button is you might be able to take pictures under water now.

[@Oddingen]

The magic has disappeared. Mobile phones have become ordinary consumer items like cars, washing machines, fridges, TVs etc. Everything gets a little better year by year, but it's not a big step. That's OK.

[@AnonN-sr6uu]

you said the magic disappeared and then say it's ok? Make up your mind. just cause you're old and boring doesn't mean the rest of us don't get excited every year. Speak for yourself.

[@Sergiu-]

Sounds like left and right channels receive the same mono signal from the voice while all the background sounds are filtered out. Also there is a boost at 1k-3k region and that's what gives it that nauseous sound.The worst one seems to be "studio". "Cinematic" has too much upper bass, in the 100-300 hz while also sounding like mono signal sent to both L+R. The "in-frame" seems better in terms of spatial audio as it dives the impression of an actual stereo mix, again background sounds being filtered out, but it has a thin sound and for that reason it has no presence. A boost of around 300 hz area would be beneficial as well as a slight treble boost. Overall I would go with "in-frame" out of the 3 options.

[@crashingcoyote]

This dude fell off. He milks his subs like apple milks us for our wallets

[@jockwar]

havent got mine yet but the camera button is the most interesting & I think they have positioned it so you use it horizontally like a real camera

[@Johnny4632qc]

Came from iPhone 11 so really like ALL the incremental upgrades Apple did. Bought an iPhone 16 Pro for everything that you mentionned. Next upgrade for me will be probably with the iPhone 20, unless they wow me with something but as you say, if they keep doing incremental upgrades 20 it will be.

[@maxdezigner]

The smartest review on KZbin so far. Thanks Luke!

[@steveb1972]

Sam and Jon agree with the camera button - the position’s wrong, you have to press too hard and it needs to be longer for swiping.

[@archie7012]

Love the video! I kind of see things like you describe them. A real shame, that there is a tremendous amount of technology in that new phone, and we still are not THAT excited about it.

[@lecolintube]

Coming all the way to Australia to make a ‘safe iPhone upgrade’ interesting! Now that’s “thinking different” 🤩🙌 (love it! 🧡 - and love the scenery)

[@TechTipsUSA]

I’d like to see a comparison of microphone quality by distance. I saw a video where a different creator used voice memos and an iPhone as a handheld microphone for a traditional camera. The audio quality seemed much better in that video.

[@gizarry]

You can swip on the screen with the camera control options An for the awkward position, turn the phone around than its perfect for the thumb

[@matthewjones5951]

I wound up with a 13 pro and 14 pro since I was sale hunting. I traded them both in to the get the 16 pro. It feels almost the exact same. There was absolutely nothing wrong with either of those phones but I figured 1 new phone is better than 2 old ones

[@andrewgrant788]

They have already ditched the lighting port, the sim card and the headphone jack. What is left to eliminate?

[@VariantAEC]

The screen, power, volume buttons, speakers, mics, USB-C port, and cameras.

[@rcinematic]

Recently ordered an excellent condition 15 Pro Max 1TB for under a grand to replace my 11 Pro 64gb that I also bought used 3 years ago. I’m now good for over 3+ years. The new camera button on the 16 didn’t impressed me so it made my choice for the 15 even more clear for my needs and uses

[@BilisNegra]

I honestly thing this incremental approach is good for the user. It makes your phone a solid investment that won't feel old anytime soon.

[@AnonN-sr6uu]

Mics sound amazing!

[@damienlobb85]

Hey you're in Sydney!!... Also you're right about the incremental updates. Same screen specs (0.1" bigger), and the biggest selling point they're marketing it on, Apple Intelligence, isn't going to be ready for a while, even next year. That's crazy to me.

[@AdamTyree]

I totally agree with you about the camera control button. It’s OK for opening the Camera app and then immediately using it as a shutter button, but trying to actually use the controls with a swipe always makes me feel like I’m about to drop the phone, especially considering I have a 16 Pro Max.

[@RobertMitchell-i8y]

Thank you for traveling to Sydney for your report on the iPhone 16. It was great to see my old hometown again, I have been away for 30 years. I had forgotten how blue the sky was “ Down-under”! I enjoy watching your channel. You and Brandon Butch are my “Go To” channels on You Tube for Apple product information. Thank you for your hard work and perspective on Apple Technology.

[@whophd]

Ooh you’re showing off Sydney and the iPhone simultaneously … my two favourite things this month Nice selections haha

[@speedbird8326]

Welcome to Australia Luke ! Looks like you're in Surry Hills, Sydney. It's a great area with great coffee shops. Hope you enjoy our country.

[@rapideyephotography9782]

Australia loves you!

[@pauljazzman408]

Yes thank you for explaining where we are now with iPhone updates, they are incremental, as most people only update after a few years as phones are so expensive. Just weird that Ai isn't ready yet at launch. Is it because it doesn't work, or the local compute isn't there or what? Visuals on the video looked great. Sound a bit compressed but clear.

[@wrightstudiosllc]

Went from 13pro to 16pro. Overall, great experience jumping that distance, but I have to agree: The camera control button placement is REALLY awkward to use. Holding it vertically, I think if they simply raised the positions of both the lock button and camera control, in addition to placing them just a little closer together towards the top, it would feel MUCH MORE NATURAL to use.

[@Slim1962]

I tried the iPhone 16. It was great except for the 60 hertz refresh rate. The 16 pro was so much smoother and a lot better internet experience with the 120 refresh rate.

[@jordangarth5605]

I like the camera control for accessing the camera and shooting quick video. But found my finger sometimes slip off. So wouldn’t recommend doing this if you’re shooting for more than a minute. I agree that control button is in a strange place especially on the plus if you’re like me (smaller hands) but if you hold the phone like a traditional camera in landscape, it feels more right. Definitely not the best for one handed use.

[@ManCalledMif]

Innovation is not linear, but product marketing and regular release schedules require definite improvements. Bigger phone improves battery life. Incremental improvements are one of the signs of mature technology.

[@janeS9773]

I love your upbeat way of reviewing Luke. Thank you!

[@bigjohn408]

Going from a 12pm to the 16pm and for the past weekend, I’ve enjoyed the phone. I have bigger hands so I wanted the best battery and screen size. Almost got the 16 plus but chose to just get the Max and go shoot some photos with the 7 plus ways to open the camera . 🤙🏾

[@SachaLRoy]

I’ll recognize that control on the camera button is not very user friendly - or at least needs some getting used to, which I haven’t. To be fair, in your demo, one wouldn’t hold the phone on a landscape mode the way you shown. You’d hold it with both hands, and your index would reach perfectly well the button. Also, with the index, the control of the button is easier - tho still requires some getting used to. Also, the fact that the physical form is similar is not proper to the iPhone, other competitor have little physical change year after year. Smartphone is a more and more mature market, the form factor has settled more than in the first 5-10 years.

[@georgegarcia566]

You nailed it. Great review!

[@MattD-z2c]

Im upgrading from an Iphone 3G to the new Iphone 16 Pro Max so im pretty excited!

[@d4rkrises807]

There’s no way

[@jefferyjones8399]

The money they blew on the VR headset and AI could have been redirected to making the iPhone better.

[@Werdna12345]

6:30 I think those are valid points for one handed and portrait use. I would imagine that camera control is mainly for landscape and two hands

[@christopherstewart7811]

I think the camera control button may be more useful for Final Cut Camera use in support of Final Cut for iPad.

[@MrBrad898540]

I'll be upgrading next year. I usually upgrade every three to four years, so I guess that makes me average. The phone already has everything I need as a photographer and a regular user of many apps, so I don't need anything flashy to make my purchase worthwhile. I just need a functioning device, and Apple has delivered that flawlessly for me since the beginning of the iPhone.