iPhone 16 Pro - 2 Months Later - 10 Things I Noticed

The iPhone 16 Pro, after two months of use, offers several notable features, including a refined design, improved screen durability, and a 5x optical zoom camera, making it a significant upgrade from the iPhone 15 Pro. While Apple Intelligence features are still in development and battery life is slightly compromised compared to the Pro Max, the iPhone 16 Pro offers a great balance of size, performance, and features, potentially satisfying many users seeking an upgrade.

iPhone 16 Pro Design

• 00:00:00 The iPhone 16 Pro boasts a refined design with rounded edges, making it more comfortable to hold compared to previous models with squared-off edges. The phone's overall aesthetic is familiar, with the usual camera setup, action button, and volume controls. Apple has integrated a new camera control feature, but its current implementation is considered unrefined and not widely used.

Camera Control

• 00:01:08 The new camera control feature allows users to zoom in or out during photo capture, but it can lead to phone movement, affecting photo quality. The speaker finds that taking photos by framing the shot and then pressing the shutter button leads to better outcomes. The camera control experience, while a nice addition, is deemed unrefined and not the best feature at this point.

Screen & Durability

• 00:01:44 The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max feature a larger display with smaller bezels and remarkably improved glass durability. The speaker notes that his iPhone 16 Pro Max has remained scratch-free even without a screen protector, contrasting with the numerous scratches found on his iPhone 15 Pro Max. The overall build quality and material choice seem to have enhanced durability compared to prior generations.

Battery Life

• 00:05:28 The iPhone 16 Pro has a smaller battery than the Pro Max, resulting in a shorter battery life. However, based on the speaker's wife's usage, it still provides adequate performance with 5 to 6 hours of screen-on time. The phone supports optimized battery charging, automatically limiting charge to 80% to maintain battery health, and seems to hold up well with typical daily use.

Performance & Features

• 00:10:12 The iPhone 16 Pro provides exceptionally fast performance, thanks to its latest processor. The user experience mirrors that of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, with a few refinements. The phone has better 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity, and the speaker experienced improved call quality. The speakers are the same as previous models, and the phone remains cool during most everyday use, but can heat up with heavy use of features like Apple Intelligence.