My first time in 18 years! iPhone 16 Pro Review

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After 18 years of reviewing iPhones, I did something unexpected: I returned the iPhone 16 Pro, only to buy it again! Let's discuss this complicated device and why it has been one of the hardest iPhones to review.

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🔧 iPhone 16 Pro/Max Specs
Titanium Colors: Black, Natural, White, Desert
Storage: Up to 1TB
Display: 6.3" or 6.9"
FaceID & Dynamic Island
IP68 rating
A18 Pro chip
Rear camera: 48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP Telephoto (5x)
eSIM only, Dual (US)
MagSafe support
Action button & Camera Control

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[techtipsonly]

How many of you’ll still remember “Jon here from Techno Buffalo” 🔥

[dfferen]

I have upgraded from an iPhone 14 Pro to an iPhone 16 Pro. I can notice the difference. My battery at the end of the day is around 30-35%. I feel like that’s decent enough.

[arnolda]

I really like this style of content. It stands out in a nice way 👏

[brandon]

I just upgraded my dads phone from the IPhone 8 to the iPhone 16 Pro Max. This was a huge upgrade for him.

[MrMoogle]

I've always been a small phone guy. Always went for the smallest option dating back to when the first Plus option came out and I've been using a 13 Mini up until now. Then I decided to go the complete opposite with the 16 lineup and went with the 16 Pro Max. I had no idea a battery could last this long on a phone. And after a few days adjusting to the size, I'm a large phone convert. I should have made the switch years ago. And as I get older, having the larger screen is easier on the eyes as well. As for camera control, I use it to launch the camera. For that, it's fast and handy. Then I use the screen for everything else.

[Ethanxz]

I've JUST made up my mind, I'll upgrade next week from my iPhone 12 to the iPhone 16 pro, I'll need a good case though, any recs?

[sarrum]

The Camera Control button is a mixed bag for sure. - I changed it to a double press to summon the camera so that I didn’t accidentally turn the camera on. Using it to take a picture is something that I try to keep an open mind on and try to use it. But I often end up making changes to camera setting when I don’t want to. While using it to take a picture ends up make the phone shake a little because I have to press down hard. I can’t say it’s great. - Cool idea, but the execution is lacking.

[TheDailyTechDose]

Man! I cannot remember the last time I've seen one of your videos! It must have been in the TechnoBuffalo days... Love to see you still pumping out content, it inspires me to step my game up with my channel!

[EyesOfByes]

This stuff is what you do best. Tech Video essay king, more of these genuine tests

[Sapple.]

2:16 I actually do use the button, because it’s actually a fast way to take a picture of something really quickly

[GabrieleMerkel]

I’m happy with the camera quality. Designed my Xmas card using a photo of my dog. Previous years I always had to bring out my DSLR to get a professional looking photo. This year it was focus and snap for the perfect shot without scrambling for the right lens and settings. Does great in low light. As someone who breathes photography, this 16 pro is a win. Love this phone.

[xxravitxx]

Love this new format, Jon! Let’s see more of it!

[jonshepard]

I was surprised after I watched one pejorative iPhone 16 review after anther to find that the16 Pro Max is the best I have ever had. The screen is wonderful, the speakers enable great clarity in phone conversations, the new chip makes for a fast and seamless experience. Sorry to be positive, folks.

[Campwise]

Nice video Jon, I personally didn't upgrade from my iPhone 15 Pro Max to the 16 line and I think the Camera Control button sounds neat but depending on how it is in your pocket, the quick access to the camera may be easier just to go from the Lock Screen if you still have it set that way. iOS 18 has been nice but Apple Intelligence isn't fully hear yet as of now!

[adrianramos]

I deliberately removed all other ways of launching the camera to train myself to use the camera control, but that’s as far as I go with it, once the camera’s on, I use it the old fashioned way, and it’s been working great, I don’t need more from it

[Regantdarcy]

I don’t use the action button on my iPhone 16 Pro Max to alter settings, but I definitely do use it to quickly open the photos app & to take pics while holding the iPhone horizontally. It’s actually really good at those two things. I do wish the telephoto lens got a 48mp sensor too. And I wish the sensor on the ultra wide was increased in size like the main camera sensor. But those aside, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is my favorite iphone so far. The smart phone design has evolved to the point where it has plateaued. Everyone wants more revolutionary updates, but those days are gone. Every product goes thru this. I think foldable smartphones are not gonna fly. There are too many issues with the screen creasing. And smartphones really can’t get any bigger. Apple will make a super thin regular iphone plus next year with only one camera, but the pro iphones will stay the same thickness because pro lenses like the stacked prism tele lens cannot fit in a super thin design. So people just need to accept the fact that smartphone updates from here on out will be iterative & not revolutionary anymore. I know youtubers will bash these “minor” updates for clicks… but the fact is iphones are still amazing technological super computers that fit in your pocket. Not too long ago such a computer would take up an entire room or building.

[kbar]

Camera control is just nice as a quick action to open camera, that’s about it

[JessePowellZ]

It’s weird I came here from here from your 2007 video when you were unboxing the Original iPhone Crazy how far iPhones have come since the original.

[KNHarrison]

I’m upgrading from the 13 to the 16 Pro. I just can’t justify sacrificing my comfort using a phone as massive as the 16 Pro Max for added battery life. I’m already getting a bump in battery by jumping 3 generations of phone so I figure that’ll be enough.

[marcelopadilla]

It would be awesome if you could make a camera/photography iPhone tutorial, you seem to be really into it and know how to manage the different modes on it.I upgrade my Pro Max every year and feel that I don’t use the camera to its full potential because sometimes I don’t know what to use on which situation. Nice video, always a fan!