I can’t decide between getting an iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro, as an upgrade from a 13 Pro.
Both 256gb, all things equal.
The 16 Pro is used but has 100% battery health still. It’s for sale for £659.99. Whereas the iPhone 17 Pro is new for £1099. I can afford both but I don’t know if it makes sense to buy the 17 Pro when the 16 Pro is much cheaper and the overall differences between them are fairly minimal. As you can see I don’t hold much stock in having the absolute latest model. It’s a substantial difference in price which I could put towards another tech purchase.
I always use a case so the titanium vs aluminium doesn’t concern me too much. I’d get a silver 17 Pro too.
Questions:
Is the battery runtime really that substantial in practice? Battery tests on YouTube say yes, but do I need that extra time when the 16 Pro would last all day?
Is the telephoto update from 12mp to 48mp noticeable in use? I do use the telephoto fairly often, when walking to take nature shots or on holiday exploring a city. If you zoom in far on both lenses, is it a night and day difference? I notice images on the 13 pro lose detail quickly when zooming but these lenses are all 12mp which makes me think the 16 Pro won’t be any better for telephoto images.
Any help/similar upgrades appreciated!
Both 256gb, all things equal.
The 16 Pro is used but has 100% battery health still. It’s for sale for £659.99. Whereas the iPhone 17 Pro is new for £1099. I can afford both but I don’t know if it makes sense to buy the 17 Pro when the 16 Pro is much cheaper and the overall differences between them are fairly minimal. As you can see I don’t hold much stock in having the absolute latest model. It’s a substantial difference in price which I could put towards another tech purchase.
I always use a case so the titanium vs aluminium doesn’t concern me too much. I’d get a silver 17 Pro too.
Questions:
Is the battery runtime really that substantial in practice? Battery tests on YouTube say yes, but do I need that extra time when the 16 Pro would last all day?
Is the telephoto update from 12mp to 48mp noticeable in use? I do use the telephoto fairly often, when walking to take nature shots or on holiday exploring a city. If you zoom in far on both lenses, is it a night and day difference? I notice images on the 13 pro lose detail quickly when zooming but these lenses are all 12mp which makes me think the 16 Pro won’t be any better for telephoto images.
Any help/similar upgrades appreciated!
