Apple iPhone 16

Fun, refreshing new design ; Stunning colors this year ; Camera Control is so, so good ; The Action button rules ; Excellent camera system ; Reliable battery life

60Hz display, no always-on display ; Slow charging speeds ; Apple Intelligence not yet available

“The iPhone 16 is a fantastic all-around smartphone. If you're in the market for a new iPhone, this is the one to get.”

Subtle redesign, especially eye-catching around the new camera island.

A lot more expensive than corresponding Android alternatives.

Just like every year, we find ourselves in the tough position to choose whether to recommend the iPhone 16 or not. Just like every year, Apple's entry-level current phone is solid through and through, with a delicate mix of lots of familiarity and a...

Ready for Apple Intelligence ; Great main camera ; Spatial photography option

60Hz display (no always-on) ; Ultra wide camera still 12MP

Apple's base level iPhone is the cheapest route into Apple Intelligence features. More than that, though, it's a really solid phone with a powerful processor, a brilliant screen and a high quality camera system to take great pictures. It might not be...

Most affordable iPhone 16 model ; High-quality hardware ; Swift performance ; Sharp camera quality ; Good battery life ; Supports Apple Intelligence

60Hz display ; Apple Intelligence features aren't available yet

With a fast processor, long battery life, good cameras, and support for Apple Intelligence, the iPhone 16 is the best value in the company's lineup.

Good cameras, great performance, and excellent battery life. Supports Apple Intelligence. They're prettier!

60-Hz display. USB 2 data speeds. No always-on display. No telephoto camera.

Correction, September 18th: A previous version of this article referred to a 5x telephoto lens on the iPhone 15 Pro; only the 15 Pro Max has a 5x telephoto lens.

Larger displays on iPhone 16 Pro models ; All models get Camera Control button ; Audio Mix feature seems great for video

iPhone 16 models remain at 60Hz ; No Always-On display for iPhone 16 ; iPhone 16 Pro only has 128GB base storage

As you might expect, there are a few upgrades in the latest iPhone 16 models compared to the iPhone 15 models, but while it was the Pro models that stood out in 2023, it's the iPhone 16 models that offer the biggest differences this year. We will be...

Camera Control could be a game-changing addition ; It's nice to see the Action Button arrive ; A18 Chip looks to be plenty powerful

Still just a 60Hz display

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This year's iPhone 16 line blurs the line between the "Pro" and the base-level iPhone by offering a new camera button and the Action Button, alongside the A18 chip.