Should i upgrade to iphone 16 pro ? : Pros and Cons to Consider

should i upgrade to iphone 16 pro ? So here’s the Good news, new iPhone 16 reviews are mostly live and techies are making it more interesting, but here comes a question — should I upgrade to iPhone 16 pro? No doubt, iPhones come with the world’s best security and phone cameras. The debate on buying or not buying is “no walk in the park.” Today, we will go through all the detailed specifications of the iPhone 16 pro and compare it with all of its previous models. We will look at the new features, updates and know is this phone bringing some new for you.

It is very necessary to know , is iPhone 16 a best contender and value for money product to make an Apple or Android owner upgrade ? I own iPhone 15 myself , I’ll try my best to help you come to a final decision and share my opinion on the buying guide.

Models	iPhone 13	iPhone 14	iPhone 15	iPhone 16
Design (Length)	146.7	146.7	147.6	146.6
Width	71.5 mm	71.5 mm	71.6 mm	71.5 mm
Thickness	7.7 mm	7.8 mm	7.7 mm	7.7 mm
Weight	174 Gm	172 Gm	171 Gm	172 Gm
Build Quality	Aluminum Frame	Aluminum Frame	Aluminum Frame	Aluminum Frame
Display Size	6.1 inches	6.1 inches	6.1 inches	6.1 inches
Resolution	1170 x 2532	1170 x 2532	1179 x 2556	1179 x 2556
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	60 Hz	60 Hz	60 Hz
Camera	Wide Angle – 12 MP 1.6/OIS Ultrawide – 12 MP f/2.4	Wide Angle – 12 MP 1.5/OIS Ultrawide – 12 MP f/2.4	Wide Angle – 48 MP f/1.6 Ultrawide – 12 MP f/2.4	Wide Angle – 48 MP f/1.6 Ultrawide – 12 MP f/2.4
Video Recording (fps -frames per second)	4k 24/30 fps	4k 24/25 fps	4k 24/25 fps	4k 24/25 fps
Front Camera	12 MP 4k @30 fps	12 MP 4k @30 fps	12 MP 4k @30 fps	12 MP 4k @30 fps
Hardware CPU	Up to 3.23 Ghz	Up to 3.23 Ghz	Up to 3.46 Ghz	Up to 3.46 Ghz
Hardware GPU	Apple GPU 4	Apple GPU 5	Apple GPU 5	Apple GPU 6
Hardware RAM	4 GB	6 GB	6 GB	6 GB
Hardware ROM	128 , 256 512 GB	128 , 256 512 GB	128 , 256 512 GB	128 , 256 512 GB
Hardware Card Slot	No microSD Slot	No microSD Slot	No microSD Slot	No microSD Slot
Hardware Chipset	A15 Bionic	A15 Bionic	A16 Bionic	A18
Battery Capacity	3240 mAH	3279 mAH	3349 mAH	3561 mAH
Charging Speed	15 W Wired Charging	15 W Wired Charging	15 W Wired Charging	15 W Wired Charging
OS	iOS 18	iOS 18	iOS 18	iOS 18
Fingerprint Sensors	Face ID	Face ID	Face ID	Face ID
Bluetooth	5.0	5.3	5.3	5.4
USB Type	Lightning USB 2.0	Lightning Type 2.0	Type-c 2.0	Type-c 2.0
Price	4 128 GB ₹50,499	6 128 GB ₹57,999	6 128 GB ₹69,999	6 128 GB ₹1,02,900

You should upgrade to the iPhone 16 for “Macro Photography”

Macro Photography is something where you can click images with full of small details , as you can see in the above image – an image of cleaning brush is clicked and it is letting us know about tiniest aspects of the brush and it was offered only in the pro models but, Apple has added this feature to its entry level iPhone. It is delightful for the photograph lovers to get this feature if they upgrade to iPhone 16 pro.

What is feature-packed buttons in iPhone 16 ?

I agree to an extent that iPhone 16 is quite expensive and has similar features like previous models, but I will tell you about some new exciting features such as two extra buttons:
1)Action Buttons – Previously, a mute button was there in place of the Action Button. With the help of it, you can launch apps, start timers, and create menus with the help of shortcut apps.
2)Camera Control Button – This button is near the Power Button. You can use the camera with one click, and hold it to record video.

The Action button was debuted during the launch of iPhone 15 Pro. In the 15 Pro, it replaced the mute switch with a button that you can customize in the Settings app. So, you can use it not only for customization but also for muting. My sibling owns a 15 Pro Max where she has made an Action button menu that provides 11 options, including opening the YouTube app on my TV. She also set a reminder for her cooking.

What color options are offered in iPhone 16

If you are someone who is bored of iPhones coming in common tones such as standard black, white, natural, and the desert one, now you will be excited to know that iPhone 16s are being offered in attractive tones such as pink, teal, and ultramarine. Its colors are for the people who carry their phone as an expression of their personality and like to add it as an accessory to their wardrobe.

If you are a die-heart console gamer this phone is for you

I myself have been bored of playing mobile games and those low-graphic games. If you are a hardcore gamer like me, then this is good news because Apple is trying to shape the world of gaming by providing high-quality graphics in their iPhones. On the other hand, many big gaming companies are bringing their high-quality games to the iPhone.

In my testing, GTA Vice City ran very smoothly on the iPhone 16. It is a result that I really never expected, to get such good graphics. It did not look like the sharpness on a TV, but it is kind of similar to the original one.

You can buy iPhone 16 for the zooming feature of its camera

I’ll share one instance. Once I recommended one of my friends to buy a regular iPhone 15, but I forgot that he is a person who likes zooming in and out. He blames me for that suggestion I gave him. I will recommend you to buy Pro models especially for the zooming purpose because Pro models are very good at it. A year ago, it was not easy to make the decision to buy a phone on the basis of zooming because iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max both were very different from each other. But now things have changed. The 16 Pro gives the same zooming power as the 16 Pro Max. I don’t have any problem recommending the regular iPhone 16 because it has only basic zoom, and when I tested it around London Bridge, the basic iPhone 16’s 10x was giving blurry zoomed images. On the other hand, Pro models were producing clear and sharp images. If you are an iPhone 15 owner like me and you like clicking zoom photographs, then I will recommend you upgrade to iPhone 16 Pro models. However, if you own a 15 Pro Max, then upgrading will not be a value-for-money option.

You should upgrade to iPhone 16 if you want longer battery life

One of the most common things that I heard from people is that their previous models had longer-lasting battery. I got one pro tip for you: if you want a good sustaining battery, then you need to go toward large-size iPhones — it is like the larger the phone, the longer the battery will last. The Apple team claimed that playing a 4K video on the 16 Pro Max with 50% brightness will last an extra 6 hours compared to the regular 16 model. However, in a test when I played the video as Apple claimed, the results were quite similar, and it lasted 4 hours longer than the regular one.

As compared to the older phones, the iPhone 16 lasts 2–3 hours longer than the iPhone 13, 14, and 15, while on the other hand, the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max last about 4–5 hours longer compared to the previous models. One of my siblings has a 15 Pro Max; he is not looking for an upgrade, but I myself own a 15, so I can think about switching to the latest models.

Models	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 16 Pro	Apple iPhone 16 Plus	Apple iPhone 16
Display Size	6.9 inch	6.3 inch	6.7 inch	6.1 inch
Battery Testing (hours : minutes)	20 hours : 40 minutes	16 hours : 50 minutes	19 hours : 41 minutes	15 hours : 17 minutes

What is the charging port in iPhone 16

If you are someone who has not switched to the new models of iPhone, then there is an amazing change waiting for you — the charging port has been changed.

Previously, Apple was offering the Lightning port, but now they have replaced it with a USB-C port, which is used in headphones and speakers. This replacement will make life easier and more organized because we can use a single cable for almost all devices. But if you are a user of Apple’s Lightning devices like AirPods, mice, and keyboards, then switching to Port C will not give you a super experience frequently.

There is no need to add unnecessary display tricks on your phone

Apple has now introduced a minimum 1-nit brightness, allowing you to use your phone in the dark without hurting your eyes. If you have the habit of checking notifications during movies, now you can easily check them without being bothered in the movie theater.

The iPhone 13 Pro and 14 Pro were introduced with some cool features like ProMotion in 2021, which makes scrolling, games, and videos much smoother.

The Always-on Display shows you the time and battery without using a lot of battery because it dims the screen and refreshes it slowly when there is no need for fast refreshment.

Comparison between Apple iPhone 16 , Apple iPhone 16 Plus, Apple iPhone 16 Pro , Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

	Apple iPhone 16	Apple iPhone 16 Plus	Apple iPhone 16 Pro	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Display	6.1 inch	6.7 inch	6.3 inch	6.9 inch
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Cameras	48MP main Camera,12 MP ultrawide camera,12 MP TrueDepth front camera	48MP main Camera,12 MP ultrawide camera,12 MP TrueDepth front camera	48MP main Camera,48 MP 0.5x ultrawide camera,12 MP 5x telephoto camera, 12 MP TrueDepth front camera	48MP main Camera,48 MP 0.5x ultrawide camera,12 MP 5x telephoto camera, 12 MP TrueDepth front camera
Processor	Apple A18	Apple A18	Apple A18 Pro	Apple A18 Pro
Colors	White, Black, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine	White, Black, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine	White, Black, Desert, Natural	White, Black, Desert, Natural
Material	Aluminum	Aluminum	Titanium	Titanium
Size	5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 inch	6.36 x 3.06 x 0.31 inch	5.89 x 2.81 x 0.32 inch	6.42 x 3.06 x 0.32 inch
Weight	177 Gram	199 Gram	177 Gram	226 Gram

What is the conclusion of – Should i upgrade to iphone 16 pro ?

No doubt, the iPhone 16 is a great choice for upgrading to the Pro models, but it’s quite difficult to make the decision. Let’s decide simply: if you want to buy Pro models with good features, now is the right time to switch because you will get features such as ProMotion and Always-on Display. Additionally, the iPhone 16 Pro is coming with 5x zoom power, the same as the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Plus, you’re getting a slightly bigger size.

Hold on to your excitement ! Moreover, the Action Button for custom shortcuts and the camera controller (quick access to camera settings) are coming with this phone.

I will not only suggest the iPhone 16 Pro models, but the basic 16 and 16 Plus will also be good options because they are efficient for playing high-quality games, watching movies, and both models will come in good color options.

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