iPhone 16/Plus Getting iPhone 16 after iPhone 15 Pro?

[freezelighter]

Since the new iPhone 16 Pro ist again heavier and bigger, I will probably switch from my iPhone 15 Pro to the normal iPhone 16.

I think the performance will be pretty much identical, since they added 8GB of RAM, faster ray-traced graphics etc.

The only concern I have is going back to 60Hz display.

Considering the power saving mode on my iPhone 15 Pro (80% of time), there are anyway no ProMotion or Always On available.

So the switch should be easy, or am I missing something? Does anyone else have similar situation? 🙏

 

[Phazer]

Out of curiosity, why would you make this switch?

 

[freezelighter]

Out of curiosity, why would you make this switch?

Getting new generation of iPhones every year since 2008.

 

[MF878]

Getting new generation of iPhones every year since 2008.

Is someone holding a gun to your head or could you, you know, just skip a year instead of doing what is arguably a downgrade?

 

[haruhiko]

Nope. The drop in refresh rate will be visible if you go from 120Hz to 60Hz.

 

[Yuuuki]

Nope. The drop in refresh rate will be visible if you go from 120Hz to 60Hz.

You will get used to it. I did it after years of 120hz and I couldn't care less about it after a few days.

 

[thatJohann]

Yup. I’ll be upgrading from the 15 Pro Max to the regular 16. Tired of big heavy phones.

 

[MacTwick]

Man, if the 16 had ProMotion I would pick that up and replace my 13 Pro. Maybe.. Someday.. 60hz in 2024 is criminal

 

[lamerica80]

I can't live without ProMotion. I browse a lot of forums, reddit etc so I need smooth scrolling. But if it doesnt bother you, why not. The 16 is good enough for most users. I am not planning to shoot a music video or make cinematic movies with my phone (is anyone really?) but ProMotion is a dealbreaker.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Getting new generation of iPhones every year since 2008.

Wouldn't it be even cooler to keep that 15 Pro another year rather than being an upgrade victim just for the sake of it?

 

[AZFalconi]

Is someone holding a gun to your head or could you, you know, just skip a year instead of doing what is arguably a downgrade?

Why do you care if people upgrade? We upgrade yearly because we can.

 

[bigjnyc]

Yup. I’ll be upgrading from the 15 Pro Max to the regular 16. Tired of big heavy phones.

Isn't the difference like 1.8 ounces? is that really so noticeable?

Size I could understand though if you are going from Max to regular.

 

[maerz001]

Why do you care if people upgrade? We upgrade yearly because we can.

Well but this move would be a downgrade

 

[AZFalconi]

Well but this move would be a downgrade

Some of you aren’t happy with anything. I’m good with it. Like the new camera butting etc. you see it as a downgrade or maybe can’t afford it every year. Either way cool for you

 

[thatJohann]

Isn't the difference like 1.8 ounces? is that really so noticeable?

Size I could understand though if you are going from Max to regular.

yeah size and weight, my favorite phone was the 13 Mini so I got the 15 PM last year and been regretting it ever since lol, can't wait to go to a smaller phone I can slide in my shirt pocket.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

Since the new iPhone 16 Pro ist again heavier and bigger, I will probably switch from my iPhone 15 Pro to the normal iPhone 16.

I think the performance will be pretty much identical, since they added 8GB of RAM, faster ray-traced graphics etc.

The only concern I have is going back to 60Hz display.

Considering the power saving mode on my iPhone 15 Pro (80% of time), there are anyway no ProMotion or Always On available.

So the switch should be easy, or am I missing something? Does anyone else have similar situation? 🙏

Faster ray tracing is only on the 18Pro chip (16Pro/ProMax). A18 should have similar ray tracing as 15Pro. Plus 15Pro has 6 core gpu where A18 has 5 core

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Some of you aren’t happy with anything. I’m good with it. Like the new camera butting etc. you see it as a downgrade or maybe can’t afford it every year. Either way cool for you

Or maybe people upgrade every year because they can't afford it. That sort of throwaway remark can be used either way.

 

[dmdcash]

Wouldn't it be even cooler to keep that 15 Pro another year rather than being an upgrade victim just for the sake of it?

I get it, BUT since I have gone without contract after buying the 14 pro outright, it makes more sense to ME to upgrade yearly now so I can take advantage of the most money for a trade in, all the while staying OUT of ATT's stupid contract.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Since you already have the 15 pro, get the 16 pro. That makes more sense.

 

[Luis0180]

Im on the same boat.... 15 pro to... 16 blue? (or 16 pro black).
Depends on the moment of the day my opinion changes

 

[4sallypat]

When I went from 12PM to 14+, I thought it was the best thing ever - huge battery life (2x 14PM).

Loved the 14+ lightweight with Pro Max screen size but battery life trumps the 14PM. My work 14PM is way too heavy as I carry both phone on my waist all day 5 days a week.

Now after 2 years and a new EV car that needs AOD for the phone to work as a key, I am switching the 14+ to 16 Pro for AOD.

 

[kp98077]

Getting new generation of iPhones every year since 2008.

i would ONLY go for 16 pro, the 16 hasnt changed, same old small size.. 60 hz.. etc..

 

[kp98077]

Nope. The drop in refresh rate will be visible if you go from 120Hz to 60Hz.

it gives me a headache or makes things fuzzy with 60 hz..

 

[jk111]

I'm probably going to do the same. Have a 15 PM now but did the pre pre-order for a 16 Plus in Ultramarine. The *only* thing I think I may miss is the 120Hz display, but I've had plenty of non Pro models in the past so I don't think it will bother me much. Just felt like I wanted something different this year.

I figure if I really miss the Pro, I only have to live with the non Pro for a year and I can upgrade again.

 

[kp98077]

I'm probably going to do the same. Have a 15 PM now but did the pre pre-order for a 16 Plus in Ultramarine. The *only* thing I think I may miss is the 120Hz display, but I've had plenty of non Pro models in the past so I don't think it will bother me much. Just felt like I wanted something different this year.

I figure if I really miss the Pro, I only have to live with the non Pro for a year and I can upgrade again.

you may miss the screen size?