iPhone 16 Pro - 7 Major PROBLEMS Revealed..
Summary
TLDRThe video discusses the major reasons why the iPhone 16 Pro is seeing lower sales compared to its predecessors. Key issues include a lack of standout features, a design nearly identical to the iPhone 15 Pro, delayed AI features, and a lack of 8K video support. Additionally, Apple's regular iPhone models now offer similar features at a lower price, further diminishing the appeal of the Pro models. With rumors of a significant redesign in the iPhone 17 series, many consumers are choosing to wait for next year's release.
Takeaways
- ๐ The iPhone 16 Pro lacks standout features compared to previous models, making upgrades feel less worthwhile.
- ๐ฑ The iPhone 16 Pro looks almost identical to the iPhone 15 Pro, which makes it hard for users to justify an upgrade.
- ๐ซ Apple's highly anticipated 'Apple Intelligence' features are delayed, reducing initial excitement for the iPhone 16 Pro.
- ๐ก The regular iPhone 16 models have received significant upgrades, blurring the line between regular and Pro models, making the Pro models less appealing.
- ๐ธ Thereโs no 8K video capability on the iPhone 16 Pro's camera, despite hardware that could support it, which frustrates videographers.
- ๐ค The new A18 Pro chip isnโt much more powerful than the regular A18, and the RAM on both models is the same, reducing the performance gap between regular and Pro models.
- ๐ Rumors of a major redesign for the iPhone 17, including a central camera layout and an iPhone Ultra model, are causing people to hold off on upgrading this year.
- ๐ Sales of the iPhone 16 Pro are significantly down compared to the iPhone 15 Pro, with many customers canceling orders.
- โ๏ธ The 16 Pro's new camera control button is seen as gimmicky by many, and it doesn't feel like a game-changing feature.
- ๐ The regular iPhone 16 models are outselling the Pro models, especially the iPhone 16 Plus, which is up 48% in sales.
Q & A
What is the main reason for lower sales of the iPhone 16 Pro models?
-The iPhone 16 Pro models lack standout features that justify an upgrade, and they look almost identical to the iPhone 15 Pro, making it difficult for users to see the value in upgrading.
How does the iPhone 16 Pro compare to previous iPhone models in terms of upgrades?
-Previous iPhones, like the iPhone 12 Pro, 13 Pro, and 14 Pro, introduced significant new features such as redesigns, new camera technology, and enhanced displays. The iPhone 16 Pro, however, doesn't have many groundbreaking changes, aside from minor adjustments like a new camera control button.
Why is the new camera control button considered underwhelming?
-The camera control button allows switching between portrait and landscape modes, but most people simply use the default camera app interface to take photos, making this feature feel unnecessary for everyday use.
What impact does the delayed launch of Apple Intelligence features have on iPhone 16 Pro sales?
-The delayed launch of Apple Intelligence, Apple's AI-based features, has negatively impacted the excitement around the iPhone 16 Pro, as the features won't be available at launch and will only begin rolling out in beta in October.
Why might regular iPhone 16 models be more appealing than the iPhone 16 Pro models?
-Apple has upgraded the regular iPhone 16 models with features like a redesigned camera bump, Wi-Fi 7, and the same Apple Intelligence and camera control features as the Pro models, making them more attractive at a lower price point.
Why is the lack of 8K video recording on the iPhone 16 Pro a problem for some users?
-The iPhone 16 Pro can support 4K video at 120 fps, but many users expected 8K video support, which would future-proof their content. Apple chose not to include it, likely holding it off for future iPhones.
What is the difference between the A18 chip in the regular iPhone 16 and the A18 Pro chip in the iPhone 16 Pro?
-The A18 and A18 Pro chips have almost identical CPU and neural engine performance. The only significant difference is the A18 Proโs extra GPU core, making the performance gap between regular and Pro models minimal.
Why might some users choose to skip upgrading to the iPhone 16 Pro in favor of waiting for the iPhone 17?
-Leaks suggest the iPhone 17 will have a major redesign, including a new camera placement and an 'Ultra' model with exclusive features, prompting some users to wait for the iPhone 17 instead of upgrading to the 16 Pro.
How have changes in RAM impacted the difference between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro?
-Both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro now feature 8 GB of RAM, removing the RAM advantage the Pro models used to have, further narrowing the performance gap between the regular and Pro versions.
What is one of the major selling points for the iPhone 17 series according to rumors?
-The iPhone 17 series is expected to feature a completely redesigned camera system, possibly relocating the camera to the top center of the phone, along with a new 'Ultra' model that may replace the Pro Max.
Outlines
๐ iPhone 16 Pro's Lack of Standout Features Hurts Sales
The iPhone 16 Pro is experiencing significant drops in sales compared to its predecessor, the iPhone 15, largely due to the lack of standout features. Past iPhone models introduced major changes, like redesigns, improved cameras, or unique features like the dynamic island and action button. However, the iPhone 16 Proโs only notable new feature, the camera control button, is underwhelming to most users, as it feels more like a gimmick than a necessity. This results in consumers feeling there is no compelling reason to upgrade.
๐ Identical Design Between iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro
One of the major issues is the nearly identical design of the iPhone 16 Pro compared to the iPhone 15 Pro. The phones share the same camera bump size, design, and overall appearance, making it difficult for the average person to distinguish between them. Even the thinner bezels on the 16 Pro go unnoticed by most consumers, further reducing the appeal of upgrading to the newer model. The lack of noticeable design changes diminishes the desire to buy the 16 Pro when the 15 Pro is almost the same.
๐ซ Delayed Apple Intelligence Features Hurt iPhone 16 Pro Launch
The much-anticipated Apple Intelligence features, which were supposed to be a key selling point for the iPhone 16 series, are delayed. Despite the phones launching, these AI-driven features won't be available until months later, dampening the excitement for the new model. Normally, beta testers have access to major software features well in advance, but this delay means the public wonโt see the full potential of Apple Intelligence at launch, reducing the hype around the iPhone 16 series.
๐ฑ Regular iPhone 16 Models Get Major Upgrades Over Pro Models
Another reason for poor iPhone 16 Pro sales is the improved features of the regular iPhone 16 models, which now have many of the same features as the Pro models. This includes the redesigned camera bump layout, exciting color options, the action button, camera control, and Apple Intelligence features. Even Wi-Fi 7 and a new cooling system for better performance are present on the regular models, making it harder to justify the higher price for the Pro versions. In contrast, sales for the iPhone 16 Plus are up 48%.
๐ท No 8K Video on iPhone 16 Pro Disappoints Content Creators
Despite the iPhone 16 Proโs camera supporting impressive 4K video at 120 FPS with HDR, Apple did not include 8K video, a much-desired feature for future-proofing videos. The technical capabilities are there, as the processing power required for 4K at 120 FPS is similar to whatโs needed for 8K at 30 FPS. Apple likely decided to hold off until next year, frustrating users who want to capture the highest quality videos for long-term storage and future use.
๐ง A18 Pro Chip Isn't a Major Improvement Over Regular A18
The new A18 Pro chip in the iPhone 16 Pro offers only marginal improvements over the regular A18 chip. Both chips have the same CPU layout, neural engine, and similar performance in single-core and multi-core benchmarks. The only difference is a slightly better GPU on the Pro, which has one additional core, but this is not enough to create a significant performance gap. Additionally, the Pro models no longer have a RAM advantage, as both regular and Pro models feature 8GB of RAM, further reducing the appeal of the higher-priced Pro version.
โณ iPhone 17 Rumors Lead People to Wait on Upgrades
Many consumers are choosing to skip the iPhone 16 Pro and wait for the iPhone 17 series, which is rumored to bring significant upgrades and redesigns. Leaks suggest a new camera layout, a thinner design, and the introduction of an iPhone Ultra model with an exclusive chip and vapor chamber cooling. These potential innovations are drawing attention away from the iPhone 16 Pro, with many opting to wait for the next big thing instead of upgrading now.
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Keywords
๐กiPhone 16 Pro
๐กStandout Features
๐กApple Intelligence
๐กCamera Control Button
๐กDynamic Island
๐กA18 Pro Chip
๐กiPhone 17 Rumors
๐ก8K Video
๐กTitanium Design
๐กSales Decline
Highlights
The iPhone 16 Pro lacks standout features, with only the camera control button as the main new addition, which many find unimpressive.
The iPhone 16 Pro looks almost identical to the iPhone 15 Pro, making it hard for users to justify upgrading.
Apple Intelligence, a major selling point, is delayed at launch, further diminishing the excitement around the iPhone 16 Pro.
Regular iPhone 16 models received significant upgrades, such as the redesigned camera bump and aluminum-clad cooling, which makes the Pro models less appealing.
The iPhone 16 Pro lacks 8K video recording capabilities, which disappoints users wanting future-proof camera features.
The A18 Pro chip in the iPhone 16 Pro is almost identical to the regular A18 chip, offering minimal performance gains.
iPhone 16 Pro models no longer have a RAM advantage over the regular models, further reducing the gap between Pro and standard versions.
Rumors of the iPhone 17's major redesign are causing many users to delay upgrading to the iPhone 16 Pro.
Sales of the iPhone 16 Pro are down compared to the iPhone 15 Pro due to the lack of compelling new features and upgrades.
Apple delayed the public launch of Apple Intelligence, their flagship AI feature, to October, missing the iPhone 16 Pro's release.
The regular iPhone 16 has many Pro-level features like Wi-Fi 7, the action button, and Apple Intelligence, making it more attractive to buyers.
The iPhone 16 Proโs slightly thinner bezels are not enough of a change for most users to notice or consider upgrading.
The lack of a notable camera redesign in the iPhone 16 Pro compared to the iPhone 15 Pro leaves many users underwhelmed.
The 16 Proโs A18 Pro chip has only a small GPU upgrade over the regular A18, further diminishing the performance difference.
Many potential buyers are waiting for the iPhone 17, rumored to feature a radical redesign and new, exclusive hardware like the iPhone Ultra model.
Transcripts
the iPhone 16 Pro is a great phone right
well apparently not according to the
general sentiment online with people
canceling their orders and sales being
down significantly compared to the
iPhone 15 series and if it doesn't
makees sense to you why this is
happening well this video is for you
because I'm going to explain the top
seven major problems that are leading to
lower sales especially since I covered
the top 10 features in the last video so
now it's time to show you the downsides
for problem number one it's that the
iPhone 16 Pro Models just don't have
enough standout features because when it
comes to making an iPhone upgrade worthy
there needs to be at least one or two
major standout features that make it
worth it with the iPhone 12 Pro we got a
full redesign lighter enabled camera and
Max safe charging with a 13 Pro we got
120 HZ promotion with with a much nicer
OLED display and a nicer camera with
cinematic video mode with the 14 pro we
got the always on display 48 megap
camera and dynamic Island front redesign
and then with the last 15 Pro we got a
full titanium design action button USBC
port and the 5x camera on the pro Max
model but if you go and ask somebody on
the street what the biggest new feature
of the new 16 Pro is the only real
answer is going to be the new camera
control button and to a lot of people it
just doesn't look very exciting sure it
works in portrait or landscape mode but
if you're like 90% of people out there
you simply take your phone out open the
camera app and snap a photo that's it so
camera control might end up just being a
gimmick for most people out there and
everything else about this phone just
feels like it's fine-tuned but nothing
is truly groundbreaking now getting into
problem number two the new iPhone 16 Pro
Models look almost identical to the 15
Pro when you look at the outside
actually these are the 15 Pro Models no
I'm just kidding yes they're the 16 Pros
but still they look identical and I bet
if you walked around with an iPhone 15
Pro and claimed that it was actually a
16 Pro to regular people walking around
they're going to believe you and they
won't be able to tell the difference
like literally the camera bumps are
identical not only in design but also
size which sometimes Apple makes it
bigger but no they're literally the same
and then from the front they look
basically the same with the same Dynamic
island with the only difference being
thinner bezels that a lot of regular
people just won't notice and because of
this there just aren't enough changes to
justify upgrading or buying the 16 Pro
versus just going and getting a 15 Pro
which shares almost all of the same core
features and now for problem number
three we have the new Apple intelligence
features that unfortunately keep getting
delayed and the crazy thing is Apple's
biggest selling point for the new iPhone
16 series is Apple's AI features known
as Apple intelligence but you can't even
get any of them at launch and usually
Apple lets beta testers test all the
main software features months in advance
but we're literally launching these
phones right now and we can't even get a
beta test of Apple intelligence until
next month in October which means means
that the public launch is getting
delayed even further and with that said
the beta is going to be limited to the
first wave of Apple intelligence
features not even all of them so pretty
much apple botched this launch by
delaying the most important feature by
so much because by the time that people
get this feature in their hands the hype
is going to die off and it's not going
to be as exciting anymore now I'm not
saying that Apple intelligence isn't
going to be a big deal and great in the
end when it's finally released but for
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problem number four Apple keeps
upgrading the regular iPhone models and
not doing enough on the pro models for
example this year Apple redesigned the
regular iPhone 16 in terms of the camera
bump layout which actually looks awesome
and very fresh they've also added more
exciting color options they've added the
action button they've added the same
exact new camera control feature that
you can get on the Pro Models also the
same exact Apple intelligence features
they even added Wi-Fi 7 which we thought
would be only coming to the Pro Models
this year on top of that they added the
redesigned aluminum clad cooling system
for 30% better sustained performance
versus only a 20% Improvement on the 16
Pro Models we also have the same
bluetooth specs so essentially they just
gave the regular 16 so many features
that used to be reserved for the Pro
Models so there's not enough reason to
upgrade and spend the extra cash for
these Pros compared to the regulars and
that right there is a big reason for why
the Pro Models are down massively this
year in terms of sales while the regular
models are up especially the 16 plus
being up
48% which is insane but who knows maybe
that's what Apple wanted I'm not sure
now for problem number five we have no
8K video on the main camera because this
year they managed to add 4K at 120 FPS
with HDR for slow motion and if you know
anything about cameras you know that
they can technically support 8K 30fps
with HDR how well because 8K is four
times bigger than 4K in terms of the
actual resolution so in terms of the
processing power you need to run 4K 120
FPS it literally matches how much power
you need for 8K 30 FPS and the crazy
thing is that whenever Pro cameras get
support for 4K 120 FPS like the Sony A7
S3s that we have here in the office and
we actually have three of them that we
use including 8K up there for our top
down camera footage which looks great
even when zooming in so Apple just
decided not to add AK video and hold off
probably until next year which sucks
because I want my videos to be future
proofed and look amazing for 10 years
down the road when my kids are asking to
watch old videos and now for problem
number six the new a18 Pro chip which is
supposed to be Pro is almost identical
to the regular a18 yes it has the same
CPU core layout with the same core
performance so we have the same single
core in geekbench and pretty much the
same multicore performance we also have
the same exact 16 core neural engine for
Apple intelligence support the only
difference is that the regular a18 has a
5 Core GPU versus six cores on the new
A8 Pro which means it's simply being bin
down with one core disabled if it has
flaws in it and looking at the geekbench
graphic scores that were leaked the a18
is actually more powerful than the
iPhone 15 Pros a17 Pro chip which is
super impressive on top of that the
iPhone 16 Pro Models no longer have a
ram advantage over the regular 16s with
all of them getting 8 GB of the same
speed Ram so there is no longer a huge R
Performance or multitasking performance
Advantage if you decide to spend more
cash on the 16 Pro Models and finally
for problem number seven
we of course have rumors of the brand
new iPhone 17 series next year coming
with a major redesign people online are
hearing the rumors and choosing to wait
to upgrade and honestly I've been
telling people the same thing if there's
someone who only upgrades every few
years first of all all of the new iPhone
17 models are going to have a brand new
camera redesign moving the location from
this spot in the corner to the top
Center which is something they've never
done in the history of the iPhone which
hints at a major redesign we of course
have leaks of the iPhone Air which is
going to be the thinnest iPhone ever
made which is super exciting and the
iPhone 17 Pro Max model is going to get
replaced by a true iPhone Ultra model
featuring a thinner design and that
redesigned camera system potentially
getting rid of the dynamic island or
making it smaller and getting a 24 me Pi
selfie camera for the first time on top
of that we're expected to get a triple
48 megap camera setup including
telephoto and we're expecting 12 GB of
RAM and a more powerful exclusive chip
on the ultra model than the rest of the
17 lineup which is the main reason why I
think it's going to be rebranded as the
ultra with a new exclusive chip with
Vapor chamber cooling which we've never
had before and it's going to be
exclusive to the ultra so essentially
we're expecting the biggest iPhone
redesign and upgrade since the iPhone 10
to be coming next year which is why
people are choosing to skip the 16 Pro
so those were all of the major problems
that explain why the iPhone 16 Pro
Models just aren't selling very well
this year and if you have any more to
mention let me know down in the comment
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