Apple iPhone 16 full review

The Apple iPhone 16 - the namesake of the series - bridges the gap between vanilla models and the Pro models by introducing a refined design, faster hardware, improved connectivity and charging and camera improvements. Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.

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00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Design and build
01:52 - Screen specs and features
03:08 - Stereo speakers test
03:26 - Storage options
03:33 - iOS 18 and UI
04:28 - Apple A18 performance
04:45 - Benchmarks
04:56 - Thermals
05:06 - Battery endurance and charging speed
05:43 - Camera specs and features
06:43 - Main camera: photo quality
07:32 - Selfie camera: photo quality
08:17 - Selfies
08:29 - Video quality
09:17 - Conclusion
09:42 - Alternatives and selfie video quality

[bernardkahihu]

Camera is the only thing I love about Apple. Their shots are soo clean otherwise other features are below expectations.

[astronomylover]

"Yesterdays features for tomorrows price"😂😂😂

[ICodeForALiving]

Why did you bother reviewing this phone, could have just re-uploaded the iPhone 15 review

[Hitokiri]

We are same same, same same, but different.but still same😂..even gsmarena going to troll apple😂

[rickirubio]

I bought this for my 12 years old daughter after this video I'm ok with this one for her..

[bungalowfeuhler]

Id love an iPhone that’s as thick as the original and uses all the extra space for battery and ditches the ridiculous glass body for unbreakable rubber with grip treads. Especially now that there’s no reason to upgrade for ten years unless you break the thing.

[RJB]

As always a stellar video from GSMArena. P.S. how about a new studio tour?

[daledevernon]

The base model iPhones this year are far more capable and feature rich than previous years and even spec levels are closer to the pros than ever before so for the majority of people it's definitely the one to get, especially in teal.

[narda]

Instead of camera shutter why not higher refresh rates…I’m planning and waiting for this to buy but now I’m sticking with my old phone

[sasori]

At least 90hz would be acceptable but 60hz? Come on apple. Make the price worth

[emmanuelmagsino]

that subtle same but different meme at the beginning 😂

[noneya]

I have the 15 & absolutely love it! I had the 13 pro max absolutely hated that phone 😂 now I want this one & give this one I have to my mom ❤

[DrRelaxGaming]

We need a new room/office/studio tour!

[nhsabbir]

Am I the only one confused by these speaker tests? I’m listening to your phone’s speaker through my phone’s speaker... It’s like judging a sandwich by reading someone else’s review while eating a salad😂

[savinatrabajko]

Should I upgrade to iPhone 16 ?, right now I have an iPhone 11

[aaronlim]

Hi guys I got an iPhone SE 3rd gen with me just two years but the Home Screen is not working . So should I change to iPhone 15 or new 16 ? Please give me some suggestions

[DenzylIbe]

For phones that have main camera lenses with a high-resolution capability, can u add that to your tests? I've always thought of that.

[myrandomcents]

I trully hate that the fingerprint reader is just MIA on Iphone

[anouarmeziou]

Please iPhone 13pro vs 16 which one better!!! Can you advise me? (I currently have the iphone 13pro still with 89% battery..)

[idpro]

I watch iPhone reviews just to have a laugh.