iPhone 16 Pro -- Brutally Honest Review!

After weeks of using the iPhone 16 Pro, it’s time for an honest review. From Apple’s new A18 Pro chip and Camera Control to improved battery life and faster charging, this phone packs a punch. But is it worth the upgrade over the iPhone 15 Pro? We’ll cover the pros, cons, and new features like spatial photos, ultra-wide 48MP lens, and cooling improvements. Whether you’re in the market for a new iPhone or just curious, watch for the full breakdown. Comment below with your thoughts, and don’t forget to subscribe for more Apple reviews!

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0:00 Intro
0:38 iPhone 16 Pro biggest features
3:03 CaseBang
4:18 Battery & Charging
5:51 Dimmer Display?
6:59 Apple Intelligence
7:50 Should you buy iPhone 16 Pro?

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[iforgot]

This isn’t a brutally honest review. It’s just another YouTube video saying the same thing as the other others here are repeating. And including adds in the video about phone cases and chargers I’ll never buy. I did turn on my add blocker.

The 16ProMax
I already have it.
I absolutely Love it.❤
Upgraded from a 13ProMax.
The Camera button is cool. It’s not a deal breaker.
I like Zizo brand (Bolt series) phone cases.
It includes a belt clip, includes a screen protector.
I don’t care about MagSafe charging.
I like that I don’t need to use Lightning cables anymore.
USB-C & USB3 speeds is awesome.
I don’t care about Apple Intelligence. It’ll be a nice add on when it gets polished up and released later in Fall as advertised.
Stop complaining about it.

iOS+Android=❤

[DerangedScout]

I've found the camera button fairly handy to be honest.

[FlorianCortese]

I am jumping from my 12 Pro Max to the 16 Pro, I decided to go with the smaller size after years of having to struggle to get the 12 Pro Max out go my pocket. Plus it was time for an upgrade and the changes coming with AI are intriguing to me. Thanks for the review and your honest opinion

[DJTeji]

Still rocking my iPhone XR was thinking of upgrading to the 16 Pro but think I’ll wait for the 17 next year.

[jimmshorts]

my iPhone 5se does a fine job. I bought a 16Pro. Is it gonna be worth it? I don't imagine using all the features. I do hope my Apps like Sonos will respond quicker.

[KingTechHD]

Went from the 15 Pro to the 16PM and it’s been a great experience. Love the new battery life. I can get through the whole day on a single charge AND have 30% battery left. The 15 Pro would need charged 1-2x every single day

[CharlesGrey-nvyf]

I need you to answer me now pls. Does Iphone 16 dont have any issues till now?

[mavfan]

So no need to even consider upgrading unless you have a 12 or older, got it.

[wwe]

Trying to find some info on the cooling/heating part. My iphone 15 pro is still overheating and i'm not talking about doing 4k videos or using it while charging. It just get super hot no matter whatever i do. So does the 16 pro has the same issue or not?

[JohnMcLovin-xqqg]

I got the iPhone 16 Pro 512GB and I have no regrets, I normally don't get Pro models but Verizon offered me $1000 for my iPhone 13 mini which was too good to pass up. I've had the phone for about 3 weeks and I'm impressed, it's definitely a huge upgrade from the 13 mini, it did take some time to get used to the large size but I think the size is just right. One thing I don't love is the camera button, I think it should be placed a little lower so you don't have to reach up so much when your phone is horizontal. I think the battery life is pretty good, the A18 Pro chip seems to be very efficient. Also, the phone seems to run fairly cool as well. That being said, without the $1000 trade in from Verizon, I'm not sure if I'd pay retail for the phone. As for the harsh comments about the iPhone 16 Pro, I get it but this is more of an incremental upgrade, nothing earth scattering. I tend not to upgrade too often, roughly every 3 years but I think the 16 Pro will serve me nicely for the next 3 years.

[lucidfrr]

Thinking if I should upgrade my 14 plus to 16 pro

[alondralopez]

How long does it take to fully charge ?

[rickstjohn]

I'm coming from an iPhone 7 (yeah, that's right - an iPhone 7!), and have been putting off getting a new phone for several years (no kidding!!!!).
There's been so many improvements in the iPhone lineup in just the past 4 years. At one time I was considering an iPhone 12 Mini, but the mini's were discontinued so I haven't really considered a new phone since. This year, I'm ready to pop for the iPhone 16 line. I've waited long enough and this is (finally) my year to upgrade.

The biggest question is which model to go with.
I've never been in love with the Max models (really don't want a phone that won't fit in my pants comfortably), and I'm concerned if the cost difference and technology differences will be too much overload to go to a 16 Plus versus a 16 (remember, I'm coming from a stone age, home screen button, iPhone 7 so I've missed out on SO MUCH IMPROVEMENTS over the past 8 years). Bottom line, I'm just afraid that these changes will be too much for my poor primitive brain to process (think Phill Hartman on Saturday Night Live and his Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer who says things in the modern world supposedly "confuse and frighten" him).

it's gonna be a big change for me. Honestly, I see this as life altering.
I just don't know if I can handle the 16 Plus or is it worth it to pull the trigger on that much extra technology and cost (after living in the stone age for way too long!!).
Advise?

[chevroletimpala]

My first iPhone was the 4S. That’s when I got hooked.
Next was 8+
Next was 12 PRO MAX.
Logically next should be the 16.
Every four number…
Although my 12 512GB is good enough, makes me doubt I’ll ever upgrade. Or drive the 12 until the wheels fall off before upgrade.

[jonathanleach]

I will be upgrading from a 12 Pro. Much bigger difference and whilst my 12 Pro is still going strong and will be handed on, the improvements in the camera are what is important to me... Thanks

[davidsmaruj]

an almost 1:30 ad in a 9 minute video should be illegal

Also this is just reading off a spec sheet and listing features. Nice.

[badabing]

After 16 or so iterations it’s just very difficult to get excited by another iPhone. So the reviews become very samey - if you have last year’s model then no need to upgrade, if have one from 3-4 years ago and you can afford it and want to then upgrade.

At this point apart from AI and the cameras what is the point?

[racingtogreen]

I note that my 16 Pro's BT module seems to get REALLY hot. I was connecting to some victron solar devices, and was checking the Victron's to see what temp the solar charge controller and Inverters were getting to, only to find that a spot on the back of my 16 Pro, about a centimeter above the logo, and a centimeter to the right of it was getting up to 109f. By contrast, lol, the Victron devices pumping nearly 4, 000 watts of Solar into our EV were only running at 105f... What's up Apple ?

[pug_]

Still undecided re which model to upgrade to. Looking at 15 Pro/Pro Max, 16 regular (not Plus) or 16 Pro/Pro Max. Waiting to see if we get a new iPad Mini and what upgrades it has. Then I'll decide.

Thanks for the content.