Apple iPhone 16 - Good, but not amazing

Preparing for the iPhone 16: A Comparison with the 14 Pro

With my new iPhone 16 arriving, I wanted to prepare a comparison to see how it stacks up against my 14 Pro. I’m anticipating a slightly lighter, faster phone, although I may be sacrificing a bit on the screen quality based on initial online reviews.

That said, since I was already satisfied with the LCD display on my iPhone 11, I expect to be more than happy with the OLED on the 16.

When comparing the specs, there isn’t much difference between the 14 Pro and the standard 16. My main reasons for choosing the 16 are the USB Type-C port and its lighter weight.

Initial Review: iPhone 16—Good, Not Amazing

Now that I’ve had my iPhone 16 for several days, I’m pleased with the form factor, lighter weight, and slightly improved specs. I do miss the superior 120 Hz refresh rate of the 14 Pro’s screen, but overall, the base model 16 feels like a better fit for me.

While iPhones generally don’t have the best cameras compared to Samsung’s flagship models, I don’t feel too concerned about forgoing the triple cameras of the Pro series.

However, after two years, it’s a bit disappointing to have less advanced screen technology on a newer model. Despite this, the iPhone 16 is perfectly fine. I appreciate not having the notch, but I can understand why people value higher refresh rates. Samsung has enjoyed fast refresh rates on even their basic A-series phones for years.

On another note, this might be the first iPhone in a long time that I could confidently carry without a case!

The Beauty of iPhone's Consistent Design

Once you’ve perfected an iconic design and form factor, it makes sense for Apple to maintain that original DNA. No matter the year or model, an iPhone remains instantly recognizable.

Specs Comparison

iPhone 14 Pro

Screen: 6.1” (1179 x 2556 pixels) ~460 ppi - 120 Hz
Processor: A16 Bionic (4 nm)
RAM: 6 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Battery: 3200 mAh
Camera: 48 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP
Weight: 7 oz
Port: Lightning

iPhone 16

Screen: 6.1” (1179 x 2556 pixels) ~460 ppi - 60 Hz
Processor: A18 Bionic (3 nm)
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Battery: 3561 mAh
Camera: 48 MP / 12 MP
Weight: 6 oz
Port: USB Type-C 2.0

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