iPhone 16 Pro Max 2 Weeks Later: DISASTROUS AND WONDERFUL

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Two weeks in with the iPhone 16 Pro Max – it’s been quite a journey. In this video, I dive deep into my experience with Apple's latest flagship. From its stunning design and improved performance to the surprising downsides that have surfaced, there’s plenty to cover. Whether you’re already a 16 Pro Max owner or still on the fence, join me as I share what’s been both disastrous and wonderful about this device so far. You won’t want to miss my final thoughts!

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[MarkEllisReviews]

Who's enjoying using the Camera Control?

[Digiguy]

I have a iPhone 13 Pro Max and I'm not sure if I should upgrade this year or wait for the 17

[bunkermagnus]

Everyone and their mother is complaining about the camera control button for adjusting settings which is 90% true but just go into "accessability" and just turn off the "Light-touch" and now you just have the fastest easiest way to access the camera and snap a photo from a locked phone. I've been wishing for that for 10+ years.

[ocd]

Hi there!
So the position of the camera button is (apart from AI missing) the most annoying thing, right? Ever wondered if the size of the phone is just too large for your hands? Tried the iPhone 16 Pro (without Max) also? Maybe the button there is more in reach?
I know, they say size does matter - but one should be able to handle it, too - no?
Cheers!

[rainer]

As someone who upgraded from the iPhone 13 Pro, the 16 Pro is amazing. I don’t care about AI, and the camera control is ignorable. Now, could the camera control be better? Of course. But I didn’t get this phone because of that or the promise of AI. I couldn’t care less for either.

[adunford]

Would you do a photo comparison please? Is it better than the 15/16?

[CHRISDITTO]

I have 15 pro max, I’ll wait for the 17 pro max. 16 pro max reviews do not impress me enough to buy one at Australian prices. I don’t use the camera like a professional, so I don’t need to get the latest technology. 15 pro max has a good camera for most users.

[TailoringTalkMagazine]

Hi Mark, brilliant review, and welcome back to iLand! I just got my 16 Pro Max (moving from a regular 15 Pro), primarily to go back to a bigger screen and battery life. I’ll be doing my own review soon, but before I’ve even used the phone I’m in 100% agreement with you re Apple Intelligence. If the marketing for this lineup hadn’t been so Apple Intelligence centric, maybe this wouldn’t so much of a problem, but they are selling these new phones on the basis of a feature that “normal” people might not understand is missing when they get their new handsets! Thanks again for another great vid.

[TheEmrickman]

Love my iPhone 16 pro. Huge battery jump from a base iPhone 13. Doesn’t get hot either.

Sounds like you need a pixel 9xl until March.

[matchew]

Re :the new camera control button, what if you rotate the phone and operate the button with the left thumb ? Would that work better?

[viazel]

Can you switch the camera but to something else🤔?

[mileusna]

10:39 “Apple never used to do this sort of things”
*cough* TouchBar *cough* 😂

[neocaptures]

Hello sir, what is the color of the iPhone you got, i like it. Planning to get same color and case also

[ryanrawlins]

The audio post process blew my mind! Sounded like a proper studio mike after it was done from the raw audio.

[flappospammo]

Love your voice, can actually understand what you say, which is a pleasant surprise on YT

[sewagnes]

I've got the 16 Pro Max on order. Debating now whether to cancel it or not! Best review I've seen so far. Thanks,

[dorelgolanconcertpianist]

I cannot decide between silver and grey color with the new Samsung tab s10 ultra, kindly advise. I always had the darker color and loved it. Thought to change this time but afraid of the white frame that the lighter color will make to the screen which i don’t really like, especially with the darker keyboard… what your honest thought?

[techinrl]

The camera control button was optimized for selfie pictures. If you’re holding it in portrait mode, it’s in the perfect spot. If they optimized for landscape, the button becomes utterly unusable for portrait mode because you can’t slide your thumb down without holding the phone like a pinch rather than in your palm. Apple decided it’s better to slightly stretch your finger in landscape than to make it useless in portrait.

[The_One_]

I've always bounced between Android and iOS, but I've stuck with iOS for the past 6 years because their security is top-notch. If my phone gets lost or stolen, I know it can't be unlocked without me. Has Samsung improved its security game? Is it as tough as iOS, or is iOS still the best?

[joojr]

I'm just trying to determine if I should upgrade to the 16 pro max from a standard 11. I'm not seeing very many arguments besides battery life.I would have to charge my 11 twice a day under heavy use. Sometimes once after an office day just getting notifications of important emails during IT tickets. Probably some location features I need to turn off but I got this 11 during the 13's lifecycle and it wasn't as bad then. Weird. Should I upgrade?