iPhone 16/Plus Late to the iPhone party — thinking of getting the 16 Plus but one thing’s bugging me 🤔

[marcusalwayswins]

Hey Everyone,

Strange as it may sound, I’ve got pretty much every Apple product out there — an iMac, MacBook Pro, iPad, HomePod, AirPods — you name it. But… I don’t have an iPhone 😅 So yeah, I’m a very late entrant to the iPhone bandwagon.

The reason’s simple — the models I’ve always liked fall under the Pro and Pro Max categories, and those are just way too expensive for my budget. But this time around, I’m seriously considering taking the plunge with the iPhone 16 Plus, since that’s the one my wallet can actually handle.

Right now, I’m using a Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, and honestly, Android’s been ahead from iPhone and IOS in some areas for years. For example, it’s only with the iPhone 17 series that Apple decided to give all models a ProMotion (120Hz) display — till the 16 series, it was reserved for the Pro models only, which is kinda disappointing. Android phones (even mid-range ones) have had 120Hz displays for 5+ years now.

So here’s my main question — coming from a phone that already has a 120Hz AMOLED display, will I really feel the difference when using the iPhone 16 Plus? I’m sure I’ll notice it, but will it be so jarring that I’ll end up regretting my switch, thinking, “Oh man, why does this feel so slow?”

Also, since the 16 Plus doesn’t have an OLED display (again, Apple reserves that for the Pro models 🙄), I’m wondering if that makes a big difference in day-to-day use. I’ve heard the 16 Plus display still looks amazing, but would love to hear some real-world feedback.

Might just take the plunge tomorrow — but this ProMotion dilemma is the only thing holding me back right now.

Would love to know your thoughts, especially from anyone who switched from a 120Hz Android to a non-Pro iPhone!

 

[CaramelSky]

Have you considered the regular iPhone 17? It has the 120Hz display and a bunch of other upgrades like the front camera, battery etc, and I believe it's the same price

The 16 Plus does have an OLED display btw

EDIT: the 17 is the same price, but has more base storage

 

[Tripps9000]

Hey you should look at the base 17 it would probably be your best option

 

[Andeddu]

The base 17 is so much better than the 16 Plus as long as you can get over the smaller sized screen.

 

[marcusalwayswins]

Have you considered the regular iPhone 17? It has the 120Hz display and a bunch of other upgrades like the front camera, battery etc, and I believe it's the same price

The 16 Plus does have an OLED display btw

EDIT: the 17 is the same price, but has more base storage

But I want a Larger Screen Size? The 17 does not have it.

 

[marcusalwayswins]

The base 17 is so much better than the 16 Plus as long as you can get over the smaller sized screen.

Yes, Like you rightly pointed out. Screen Size does matter !!

 

[marcusalwayswins]

So not having a Pro Motion Display on the 16 Plus will be noticeable ? right guys ?

 

[Tripps9000]

So not having a Pro Motion Display on the 16 Plus will be noticeable ? right guys ?

For some people yes but you will get use to the 60hz display eventually as for every day use it does not become a problem

 

[marcusalwayswins]

For some people yes but you will get use to the 60hz display eventually as for every day use it does not become a problem

This is exactly what I wanted to know in what ways and form not having the promotion display make a difference? Like for example in which use cases does it make a different of not having it? Can somebody give me an example?

 

[_karrol]

I have a bit of comparison here - I have been using top Androids as my private phones for the last 5 years (fun fact - I ditched the iPhone back in the day also because of the fact that they did not bring ProMotion to the 12 Pro in 2020 so I am pretty picky about the high refresh rate). Currently my daily is the S25U, before it was the Flip 5 and before that the Pixel 7 Pro. At the same time my work phones have always been the iPhones - now it is the 13, before it was another 13 and the SE 2022. The 60Hz is honestly a terrible eyesore when scrolling, going through various menus and switching between the apps - the phones just feel slow, especially if I have used my private phone just before. Clearly these iPhones are less powerful than my androids but they are not overloaded with all of the stuff that I have on my private phone so I would not say that the feeling of slowness these iPhones have been giving is due to the fact that they are older models and underpowered.

Having said the above, you will always get used to things and if you stop directly comparing, then you will be fine - I would maybe just reduce animations on the iPhone to not make it feel slow or use your Xiaomi in the 60Hz mode before you get the iPhone. Or just wait a bit longer to save more and get the 16PM

 

[CaramelSky]

This is exactly what I wanted to know in what ways and form not having the will the promotion display make a difference? Like for example in which use cases does it make a different of not having it? Can somebody give me an example?

You'll get use to 60hz eventually, but 120hz is noticeable in most scenarios for me, specifically scrolling. If you do any kind of scrolling in apps it'll be apparent initially.

Worth trying out if you can get it from Apple directly, they have a two week return period anyway

 

[marcusalwayswins]

You'll get use to 60hz eventually, but 120hz is noticeable in most scenarios for me, specifically scrolling. If you do any kind of scrolling in apps it'll be apparent initially.

Worth trying out if you can get it from Apple directly, they have a two week return period anyway

Not in the U.S

 

[Stooby Mcdoobie]

Not in the U.S

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