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...

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.

Reliable camera with versatile photographic styles ; Handy new Action Button ; More RAM and a current-gen chipset ; Reliable camera with versatile photographic styles ; Handy new action button ; More RAM and a current-gen chipset ; Big screen for big...

Standard refresh rate screen ; Camera Control is a mixed bag ; Standard refresh rate screen ; Camera control is a mixed bag

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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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New colours look great ; Overall impressive smartphone package ; Photography Styles and Camera Control Button are great

Still no 120Hz display ; Apple Intelligence features are nowhere to be found ; In some ways, not that much of an upgrade over the iPhone 15

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.

Action Button ; Camera Control ; Much faster processor ; Small but impactful software tweaks

Halo feature (Apple Intelligence) hasn’t shipped yet ; Cameras are just ok