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iPhone 16/Plus Will I regret this move?
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That really depends on your priorities, only you would now.
If it it’s camera tech and promotion, well then you might quite possibly regret. If it’s a lighter phone keeping same screen size, possibly better battery life, then maybe not.
If it it’s camera tech and promotion, well then you might quite possibly regret. If it’s a lighter phone keeping same screen size, possibly better battery life, then maybe not.
Yes, 15PM to 16 Plus is a downgrade in every way except possibly a slight boost in battery life.
I can’t agree. What about the “fun” colors and lighter weight of the regular 16 (as in non-Pro)?
A18 is faster by 15% to 20%. X71 modem is newer and faster. Wi-Fi 7. Much lighter.
It is hard to answer without any context as to why you are making the move.
For anyone wondering:
Moving from the 15PM to the 16 Plus you:
- lose 120hz promotion
- lose AOD
- titanium to aluminum
- lose 5x telephoto lens
- lose 2 hours 'rated' battery life for video
- lose USB 3 support for 20x faster transfers
- lose Apple ProRAW
- lose Log video recording
- lose academy color encoding system
- lose ProRes video recording up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording
- lose LiDAR Scanner
- lose night mode portraits
- move from adaptive true-tone flash to true-tone flash
- Move from precious duel frequency GPS to GPS
- move from 2nd gen sensor-shift OIS for video to 1st gen
Moving from the 15Pm to the 16 Plus you
- gain camera button
- gain spatial photos
- gain new photographic styles rear cameras
- gain latest gen Ceramic Shield glass
- gain magsafe wireless charging
- gain 1 nit minimum brightness
- gain spacial audio with video recording
- get main camera 1.6 aperture vs 1.78 on 15PM
- gain 5 hours 'rated' battery life for audio
- gain wind noise reduction
- gain audio mix
- gain new photographic styles front camera
- move from QT video in 1440p@30fps/4:3 aspect ratio to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision and 16:9 aspect ratio (all cameras)
- Move from Wi-Fi 6E to Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO
- get a phone that is 0.78g lighter
I am sure typing all this out was overkill but I am kinda high. You have a tough, personal decision to make if contemplating the move. For me personally, 120hz promotion and 5x zoom lens are two much to give up for what I would gain. I also really value the 2nd gen OIS on videos for the kinds that I shoot. Gotta tick the boxes and see where you land.
For anyone wondering:
Moving from the 15PM to the 16 Plus you:
- lose 120hz promotion
- lose AOD
- titanium to aluminum
- lose 5x telephoto lens
- lose 2 hours 'rated' battery life for video
- lose USB 3 support for 20x faster transfers
- lose Apple ProRAW
- lose Log video recording
- lose academy color encoding system
- lose ProRes video recording up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording
- lose LiDAR Scanner
- lose night mode portraits
- move from adaptive true-tone flash to true-tone flash
- Move from precious duel frequency GPS to GPS
- move from 2nd gen sensor-shift OIS for video to 1st gen
Moving from the 15Pm to the 16 Plus you
- gain camera button
- gain spatial photos
- gain new photographic styles rear cameras
- gain latest gen Ceramic Shield glass
- gain magsafe wireless charging
- gain 1 nit minimum brightness
- gain spacial audio with video recording
- get main camera 1.6 aperture vs 1.78 on 15PM
- gain 5 hours 'rated' battery life for audio
- gain wind noise reduction
- gain audio mix
- gain new photographic styles front camera
- move from QT video in 1440p@30fps/4:3 aspect ratio to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision and 16:9 aspect ratio (all cameras)
- Move from Wi-Fi 6E to Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO
- get a phone that is 0.78g lighter
I am sure typing all this out was overkill but I am kinda high. You have a tough, personal decision to make if contemplating the move. For me personally, 120hz promotion and 5x zoom lens are two much to give up for what I would gain. I also really value the 2nd gen OIS on videos for the kinds that I shoot. Gotta tick the boxes and see where you land.
What exactly was it you hated with how it felt, if I may ask? Genuinely curious. Was is the lack of ”heft” or promotion?
Both of the above, plus it just felt aesthetically...off. This is a deeply personal thing, but the way it looked just didn't feel like the iPhones I've gotten used to of late 😅
It felt like a noticeable downgrade, and when I was already spending $1500CAD, I decided to just put another few hundred on top of it and get the best spec - after all, I try to keep my phones for at least 3 years, and use them more than I use my personal laptop.
ugh.. I’ve debated, berated, talked myself into and out of this but in the end .. I’m saddened to say the fanboy inside won out and i broke down doing the trade-in offer with AT&T to go from the 14pro max to the 16pro max.. oh the shame lol… based on current order looks like won’t be here until last week of October, but that’s ok.. just in time for 18.1 full release. Let’s GOOOOOOOO lol..
I bought and received a 16PM on launch day. I set it up and was disappointed as it didn't feel any different than my 15PM. I used it for 3 days and returned it. My decision to go 16 Plus is it'll give me a "new" feel. I hate that I get bored so quickly and have to buy things often,
All that said....I cancelled my 16 plus order and order a back 16PM to try again.
All that said....I cancelled my 16 plus order and order a back 16PM to try again.
I’m not trying to be patronizing but you’re not missing anything on the 15 Pro Max that you’d get on the 16 Pro Max (unless you become the 0.1% of people who actually use the camera button).
Even coming from a 13 Pro, aside from jumping up to the Max display + Dynamic Island, my interactions with the phone have not dramatically changed.
because there is minimal differences between 15 PM and 16PM as 16PM is essitially a slightly bigger 15PM with a extra button for camera only
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