iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Hands-on // Is it worth the upgrade?

Summary

In the latest 'Tech Ninja After Dark' episode, Kevin reviews the newly announced iPhone 16, highlighting its upgraded features. The iPhone 16 Pro Max boasts a larger 6.9-inch display and a more efficient A18 Pro chip, promising improved AI capabilities and battery life. A dedicated camera button offers quick access and innovative haptic feedback. The camera system includes a fusion camera with a 48-megapixel main sensor, an ultra-wide lens with autofocus, and a 5x telephoto camera. The Pro Max also introduces 4K at 120 frames per second recording. While the Pro and Pro Max are nearly identical, Kevin suggests that current iPhone 15 Pro users may not need to upgrade, but content creators and photography enthusiasts should consider the iPhone 16 Pro for its advanced camera features.

Takeaways

• 📱 The iPhone 16 features an all-new design with a larger 6.9-inch display on the Pro Max model compared to the 6.7-inch display on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
• 🔍 The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max have a new A18 Pro chip, which is 15% faster and 20% more power-efficient, enhancing AI capabilities and video encoding.
• 🔋 Apple claims the iPhone 16 has the best battery life on any iPhone, addressing past concerns about battery performance on Pro models.
• 🎮 The improved performance and battery life are expected to benefit gaming, with Apple pushing for better gaming experiences on iPhones.
• 📸 The iPhone 16 series introduces a dedicated camera control button, providing quick access to camera functions with a tactile feedback mechanism.
• 📹 The camera system includes a fusion camera with a faster and more efficient quad-pixel sensor, and the ultra-wide lens is upgraded to 48 megapixels with autofocus and better macro capabilities.
• 📹 Both the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max now feature a 5x telephoto camera, reducing the gap between the two models in terms of camera capabilities.
• 🎥 The iPhone 16 Pro Max can record 4K at 120 frames per second with ProRes and ProRaw, offering more flexibility in post-production.
• 📡 The iPhone 16 comes with Wi-Fi 7 capabilities, future-proofing the device for faster wireless connectivity.
• 🌗 The new iPhone 16 Pro Max is available in four titanium finishes, with 'desert titanium' replacing the 'blue titanium' option from the previous model.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the iPhone 16 according to the transcript?

The main focus of the iPhone 16 is its AI camera capabilities and its all-new design, including a larger display and a new A18 Pro chip for improved performance and power efficiency.

How does the iPhone 16 Pro Max's display size compare to the iPhone 15 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max features a larger 6.9-inch display compared to the 6.7-inch display on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

What is the new chip in the iPhone 16 Pro and what are its improvements?

The new chip in the iPhone 16 Pro is the A18 Pro chip, which is 15% faster in terms of CPU and 20% more power efficient than its predecessor.

What is the claim Apple makes about the iPhone 16's battery?

Apple claims that the iPhone 16 has the best battery life on any iPhone, which is an improvement over previous models that have not had great battery performance.

How does the iPhone 16's gaming performance compare to the iPhone 15 Pro?

The iPhone 16 is expected to have better gaming performance due to its new A18 Pro chip, which should allow developers to push the hardware further without impacting battery life.

What is the rumored battery capacity for the iPhone 16 Pro Max?

Rumors suggest the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a battery capacity of 4,676 mAh, compared to the 4,441 mAh of the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

What is the new dedicated button for the camera on the iPhone 16 called and how does it work?

The new dedicated button for the camera on the iPhone 16 is called 'camera control'. It provides quick access to the camera, with different actions depending on whether you press or hold it. It's not an actual button but simulates the feel of pressing a button with a motor inside.

What is Apple's AI focus on the iPhone 16?

Apple's AI focus on the iPhone 16 is to integrate AI capabilities throughout the device, with the new A18 Pro chip designed to handle AI tasks efficiently.

What are the camera upgrades on the iPhone 16 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a fusion camera system with a 48-megapixel main camera sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens with autofocus and better macro capabilities, and the ability to record 4K at 120 frames per second with ProRes Vision.

How does the iPhone 16 Pro Max's camera compare to the iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max's camera is an upgrade with a 48-megapixel main sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens with autofocus, and the ability to record 4K at 120 frames per second, whereas the iPhone 15 Pro Max is capped at 60 frames per second at 4K.

What new Wi-Fi capabilities does the iPhone 16 have?

The iPhone 16 now has Wi-Fi 7 capabilities, which is an upgrade from the Wi-Fi 6 found in previous models, providing future-proofing for the device.

What are the new titanium finishes available for the iPhone 16 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is available in four titanium finishes: black, white, natural, and desert titanium, with desert titanium replacing the blue titanium option from the iPhone 15 Pro Max.