iPhone 16 Pro; why you should avoid it?

 iPhone 16pro; Is it worth buying an iPhone 16? 

1. Introduction

• Apple launched the iPhone 16 lineup on 9 September 2024.
• A new feature for camera control has been added, which is common in iPhone 16 lineups.

2. Design and Build Quality

• the frame is based on aluminium (grade 5)
• dimensions: 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm 
• weight: 199 grams
• Corning-made glass is used on both side
• Dimensions 91.7 cm² and weighs around 170 grams
• Colour options; olive green, pink, black, white and blue

3. Display

• Screen size; super retina 6.3 inches display 120^hz(OLED)
• Dolby Vision, 1000nits(typ) 2000nits (HBM)
• Resolution 1206 x 2622,19.5:9 ratio and 460-pixel density.
• Dolby Vision 1000 nits and 2000 nits (HBM)

4. Performance

• Processor- Apple A18 (3nm)
• Apple GPU 6 cores
• RAM - 8GB
• 128GB, 256GB, 512 GB, and 1TB
• Benchmark results - AnTuTu 1668381 (v10)
• battery 14:17h 

5. Camera Quality

Main cameras

• iPhone 16 comes with three sets of cameras
• 48MP, f/1.8, 
• 12MP f/2.2 periscope telepoto
• 48MP ultra-wide
• TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
• features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR and panorama
• video capabilities 4K@24/25/30/60fps

                                        1080@/25/30/60/120/240fps

                                        HDR, Dolby Vision HDR up to 60fps, stereo sound record

Front Camera

• 12MP, f/1.9 wide, 
• PDAF SL 3D, (depth & biometrics sensor)
• Features HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D audio, stereo sound record 
• Video capabilities 4k@24/25/30/60fps 1080@25/30/60/120fps

6. Battery Life

• Battery capacity 3582mAh.
• 25W and 15W according to region. (Wireless)

7. Software and User Experience

• iOS 18, 
• iPhone doesn't come with much pre-installed apps 

8. Connectivity and Additional Features

• Network support -GSM/ CDMA/ EVDO/ LTE/ 5G
• Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot.
• nano-sim and eSIM 
• duel e-sim
• GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
• Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
• NFC
• IP68 dust/water resistance (up to 6m for 30min)d
• USB type-3.2 Gen 2, Display port 
• apple pay

9. Pricing and Value

• Comparison with similar devices in the same price range (iQOO 12 and Samsung s24).
• the main rival of iPhone 16 are Samsung s24 and iQOO 12
• both the iQOO 12 and Samsung s24 achieved better AnTuTu  numbers than the iPhone 16
• iQOO 12 and Samsung s24 have 5000mah and 4000mah batteries respectively
• both phones have better charging speeds as compared to the iPhone 16
• both phones are capable of recording 8K@ 30/60fps
• the screen quality of the iQOO 12 and Samsung 24 is equal compared to the iPhone 16  and they are capable display of 144Hz and 120Hz 

10. Pros and Cons

Pros

• it offers a strong performance because of the A18 bionic chipset, it can handle games like Genshin Impact, PUBG/BGMI, Wuthering Waves etc. with an eas 
• performance is slightly better than the iPhone 16
• Apple phones are known for better image and video quality, and the iPhone 16 is no different.
• build with eco-friendly/ recyclable materials.
• apple mobile software is smooth

Cons

• with the tag of 90,000/- INR it is costly
• the battery backup is a little behind when compared to the iPhone 16
• nothing new in design except camera placement
• better smartphones are available at the same price
• The operating system could be better than that of its Android rivals. it still needs to improve in some aspects.
• charging speed is a bit slow
• smaller battery pack 

11. Conclusion

• If you already use an iPhone 14/15 Pro or an Android device equivalent, you don't need to exchange your phone with an iPhone 16.
• for casual users, it is a waste of money
• the best variant is  256 GB
• Recommendations for specific user groups 
•  gamers, photographers, 

Final Rating

• The overall score is 8.5 out of 10 or a star rating.