I have this feeling, too, but not sure what they're holding. Any ideas?They are holding everything for 17.
I have this feeling, too, but not sure what they're holding. Any ideas?They are holding everything for 17.
Other than 48MP Ultrawide camera and capture button + minimal size difference (which could be a pro or con depending on the person) there is really nothing new in 16, not even more RAM or bigger main sensor for 16 Pro.
They are holding everything for 17.
I hear this every year. When the 14 would come out, they were holding back for the 15. Now the 16 is around the corner they’re holding back for the 17. I feel like a donkey walking behind a carrot Timmy is holding 🤪Other than 48MP Ultrawide camera and capture button + minimal size difference (which could be a pro or con depending on the person) there is really nothing new in 16, not even more RAM or bigger main sensor for 16 Pro.
They are holding everything for 17.
I think many of us aren’t thinking about upgrading. There isn’t a very compelling reason to do so. The argument that phones are reaching their peak in possibilities is a lame excuse because Apple can do so much more to make it really a high end phone. You just have to look at what the Chinese brands are doing. Maybe Apple can borrow some of their ideas.My 13 Pro is two years old, on 88% BH and not showing any signs of slowing down or lacking performance for anything I use it for. I am itching to upgrade, but I don’t see any improvement which would make me pull the trigger. We‘ll see once the 16 Pro is actually out.
12gb of RAM is the only thing I can think of.I have this feeling, too, but not sure what they're holding. Any ideas?
For those of you with new phones, yes it is kind of pointless. But for some of us who are still using a 13 Pro, it’s actually kind of helpful… YMMV of course.What is the point of this comparison? I swear this website gets more pointless DAILY.
If it still has a Dynamic Island it’s a no buy for me instantly. But if you or anyone else doesn’t mind it then I hope they enjoy their upgrade.
The iPhone 16 Pro is set to succeed 2023's iPhone 15 Pro, introducing over 25 new features and improvements to Apple's high-end smartphones. With many users adopting three-year upgrade cycles, plenty of iPhone 13 Pro owners will be looking to upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro later this year, so this guide breaks down every major difference you should be aware of between the two generations based on rumors.
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The iPhone 13 Pro debuted in 2021, introducing a brighter display with ProMotion technology for refresh rates up to 120Hz, the A15 Bionic chip, a telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, macro photography and photographic styles, Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field, ProRes video recording, a 1TB storage option, and up to five hours of additional battery life. Three years later, the iPhone 16 Pro is expected to offer over 60 upgrades. All of the changes the iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to feature compared to their 2021 predecessors are listed below, using information from reliable sources that we have previously covered. We will update this article as more rumors emerge in the coming months.
Design
The design of the iPhone 16 Pro is expected to be a relatively significant evolution over the iPhone 13 Pro, iterating on the titanium frame and slightly rounded edges introduced on the iPhone 15 Pro models last year.
iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Surgical-grade stainless steel chassis with squared-off edges Aerospace-grade titanium chassis with contoured edges Ring/Silent switch Action button Thermal design with copper heatsink and black foil battery casing New thermal design with graphene heatsink and metal battery casing More repairable design Lightning port USB-C port Alpine Green, Silver, Gold, Graphite, and Sierra Blue color options Black Titanium, White Titanium, Desert Titanium, and Titanium Gray color options
Dimensions
To accommodate larger displays, both iPhone 16 Pro models are rumored to grow in height and width. In addition to last year's increase in depth, the devices are due to be considerably larger, but with a notable reduction in weight thanks to the adoption of a titanium frame.
iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 16 Pro 7.85mm depth 8.25mm depth (0.4mm thicker) iPhone 13 Pro: 146.7mm height
iPhone 13 Pro Max: 160.8mm heightiPhone 16 Pro: 149.6mm height
iPhone 16 Pro Max: 163.0mm heightiPhone 13 Pro: 71.5mm width
iPhone 13 Pro Max: 78.1mm widthiPhone 16 Pro: 71.45mm width
iPhone 16 Pro Max: 77.58mm widthiPhone 13 Pro: 204g weight
iPhone 13 Pro Max: 238g weightiPhone 16 Pro: 194g weight
iPhone 16 Pro Max: 225g weight
Displays
Both iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to feature larger displays than their predecessors, pushing the iPhone 16 Pro Max to be the biggest iPhone ever offered. There are also reportedly improvements to the underlying OLED technology in store, in addition to last year's slimmer bezels, making for a noticeable overall display upgrade.
iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 16 Pro 6.1- or 6.7-inch display 6.3- or 6.9-inch display "Notch" TrueDepth camera array Dynamic Island Always-On Display Slimmer borders around the display Up to 1,000 nits typical max brightness
Up to 1,200 nits peak HDR brightnessUp to 1,200 nits typical SDR brightness
Up to 1,600 nits peak HDR brightnessMore efficient OLED display with brighter micro-lens technology
Performance
The iPhone 16 Pro models are rumored to bring notable improvements in processing power, including a 3nm Apple silicon chip and 33% more memory.
iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 16 Pro A15 Bionic chip (TSMC's "N5P" 5nm process) A18 Pro chip (TSMC's "N3E" enhanced 3nm process) 16-core Neural Engine Enhanced neural Engine with "significantly" more cores to support Apple Intelligence Dedicated AV1 decoder 6GB memory 8GB memory
Connectivity
Connectivity is also due to get a significant upgrade on the iPhone 16 Pro, bolstering the device's 5G, Wi-Fi, Thread, and Ultra Wideband specifications.
iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Snapdragon X60 5G modem Snapdragon X75 5G modem Wi‑Fi 6 connectivity Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity Thread networking technology First-generation Ultra Wideband chip Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip (connects from 3x further away) Precision Finding for Find My friends
Cameras
The iPhone 16 Pro models are slated to receive a range of substantial camera enhancements, such as a larger main camera sensor, a 48-megapixel sensor on the ultra wide camera, and a dedicated hardware button for photography and videography on the side of the device... Click here to read rest of article
Article Link: iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro: 60+ Upgrades to Expect
The argument that phones are reaching their peak in possibilities is a lame excuse because Apple can do so much more to make it really a high end phone. You just have to look at what the Chinese brands are doing. Maybe Apple can borrow some of their ideas.
it's honestly pissing me off , the way they hold things is so stingy and disgusting. racking 16 hundred+ in a phone that you already know to be limited (i mean 8gb for local LLM....erf, c'mon ) ... it's hard to save for the 16 pro, knowing the 17 will be not only a big, but an important nay necessary upgrade. it just sucksOther than 48MP Ultrawide camera and capture button + minimal size difference (which could be a pro or con depending on the person) there is really nothing new in 16, not even more RAM or bigger main sensor for 16 Pro.
They are holding everything for 17.
You can stab someone with a 13 Pro, whereas the 16 Pro you can effortlessly throw at someone.What are “surgical-grade” and “aerospace-grade”? Did any independent 3rd party verify the claim?
If phones have matured then why are top of the line android phones still managing to wow consumers. Still managing to innovate and Apple is over here making the same thing for years.That's because phones have completely matured the same as desktop computers. All that's left is upgrades to the software. I don't see anything amazing that Samsung is doing either. That is probably the reason apple is going all in on VR. The day they are able to make VR small enough to the point they look like cool sunglasses or just regular glasses is the day everyone is going to want one.
In my experience, most people upgrade less and less as they get older. Aside from the oddball late 20s people I know who upgrade only when software support stops every 6 or 7 years.Just made me realise that in our lifetime from 16 let’s say to 80 at a 3 year upgrade cycle that’s 20 iPhones which potentially 20k spent on phones! Madness
Well 14 Pro Max does not support AI due to low RAM, no 24MP default pictures, no USB-C, unfortunately Tim Cook could not afford more than 6GB of RAM on a $1200 phone in 2023, where competition has reached 24GB already.I hear this every year. When the 14 would come out, they were holding back for the 15. Now the 16 is around the corner they’re holding back for the 17. I feel like a donkey walking behind a carrot Timmy is holding 🤪
Most likely more RAM, 48MP telephoto 24MP selfie so an actual camera upgrade unlike the near useless upgrade to Ultrawide with 16 pro's. anti-reflective display, 120hz for base model. smaller notch. 2nm A19 pro? I bet that bigger main camera sensor in 16PM will come to smaller 17 Pro as well.I have this feeling, too, but not sure what they're holding. Any ideas?
I was interested in 16 Pro until I found out that they butchered their last year flagship due to low RAM, knowing that 16 Pro will have 8GB as well, it's not hard to imagine that it will miss some important AI features two years after it's release for the same reason.it's honestly pissing me off , the way they hold things is so stingy and disgusting. racking 16 hundred+ in a phone that you already know to be limited (i mean 8gb for local LLM....erf, c'mon ) ... it's hard to save for the 16 pro, knowing the 17 will be not only a big, but an important nay necessary upgrade. it just sucks
That will be the “one more thing” announcement at this year’s iPhone event. You heard it here first!I understand that I can't use the 13 Pro chassis for aerospace applications, but can I still use the 16 Pro chassis to perform surgery?
The iPhone 13 will be 3 years old this fall. This is about the time when a large number of iPhone users are likely to be considering an upgrade. It’s a pretty basic article but, if it helps some people make a decision, what’s the problem with that?What is the point of this comparison? I swear this website gets more pointless DAILY.