iPhone 16 in 2026 – worth it? (Review)

43 Comments

1. 

   See i always knew the 17 was better but due to budget reasons and the fact that
   1) im curently using a galaxy a10
   2) right before this my s22 ultra went down
   The 16 is a substantial upgrade
2. 

   I bought my iPhone 16 a few weeks ago after swimming laps in a pool with my pixel 8 in my pocket and destroying it 😂. This is the first iPhone I’ve ever had and I love it. By FAR the best battery life I’ve ever seen on a phone. I had no idea iPhones were this good on battery. It took me a little while to get used to iOS, but I’m probably never going back to android now. As for the 60hz display, it doesn’t bother me one bit and I’m not really convinced that the ltpo displays actually save more battery. I think more expensive phones with ltpos get better battery life simply because the battery in the phone is bigger. A 120hz refresh rate drains tf out of your battery and stresses your processor.
3. 

   bro stop keep bringing up the other phones
4. 

   This video is crap. I’ve heard more about the 17 then actually reviewing of the 16. There’s so much else going on other than what it should be which is the actual review of the 16. It’s overwhelming and not informative.
5. 

   going through videos on what new phone to finally upgrade to and did not expect to be jump scared the persona 4 blessing my ears
6. 

   Is it wroth if I’m poor or should I have to buy iPhone 17 bc iPhone 16 will over heat or blow up!?
7. 

   Ig ye sbec in my counter there is 400$ diffrmece like iphone 17 in here is juts around 1400$ after all taxes and everything while i can gte a 1 montg used iphone 16 for 900$ while used 17 is just 1300
8. 

   I'm not into e-sim yet, so I will go with iphone 16 plus, plus I like titanium not aluminum
9. 

   I'm making a conscious switch from the Google pixel 10 XL to the iPhone 16 I know it's a downgrade but after decades of being on Android I'm wanting to switch. It seems like even though the 16 is a downgrade from my pixel it's a great place to start since Apple hasn't fully built out Apple intelligence yet. I'll keep my pixel 10 XL on hand but I think I'm making the right choice here
10. 

    The brand new iPhone 16 goes for $607 in my country, whereas, the 17 costs $835 USD. The price gap is huge for my country, so here is a 16 more justified? My other options are a samsung s25 base model at the same price and a OnePlus 15R at $560.72.
11. 

    If all the things, that make the 17 so much superior to the 16, are dramatically important to a specific person, he would just buy the 17 pro. it's nice to have an upgrade every year, but those upgrades are so minor that it's almost laughable. That is true for every iphone at least since the original X. (Same with most android phones) If the 16 is 200-300$ cheaper, it's a valid choice.

    Whatsapp, instagram, random browsers wont run so much faster, that it would actually make a difference. The smartphones are almost as as good as they ever will be, if there won't be a dramatic shift in their usage in the near future.
12. 

    What I really love about the iPhone 16 is the weight and size of it. It’s perfect to me in a sea of heavy, oversized phones. It’s the main thing keeping from running towards an update.
13. 

    I have a pink rose iPhone 16☺️
14. 

    I bought the 16 4 months ago 17 was just too expensive for me and it’s just a phone and works fine..
15. 

    I've had an SE since 2020, i got a deal for a free 16, i'm taking it lol
16. 

    Got my 16 yesterday. Bought it used (like new, 100% bat health). For $380. Upgraded from a 12 mini. Other than how huge it is, I am very happy with my decision. Fingers crossed I can make it last until 2030.
17. 

    I can’t get the fking 17. When the 16 is 550 new one and the 17 930
18. 

    I currently have a 16 plus have had it about little over a year now I like it tho there is some stuff about it I’m not to pleased with in a way I do kind of wished I waited for the 17 to come out but at the same time u will find way better deals on the 16 from what I can tell so it’s kinda up to preference and if u are on a budget or not if you can afford it personally I would say just go for the 17 but the 16 is still not a bad option overall
19. 

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20. 

    apple should keep 17plus model…. the reason 16plus not successful is because of its pricing vis a vis specs… switching from large screen to smaller screen is easy (as you said) if you are still young, for people over 50 it's a no-go
21. 

    Not everyone can afford iPhone 17 did he thought of that
22. 

    I love my 16 but I’m upgrading to the galaxy s26 ultra
23. 

    I upgraded from an iPhone X to a 16 it’s pretty worth it
24. 

    I feel like this video doesn't;t consider people buying second hand refurbished devices. the price gap is much wider
25. 

    i hyad to get the iphone 16 plus last year 2 months before iphone 17 series launched. My 13 pro max got fatal water damage and well i couldnt wait for the new iphones to come out. i am happy with the phone and will keep til about September 2028
26. 

    The 16 is the Worst iPhone I’ve ever owned. Terrible Bluetooth connection and that damn big side button that is too big and sensitive which keeps locking my iPhone when I’m in the middle of doing something. The only iPhone while in my pocket tried the passcode 10 times and locked me out for an hour.
27. 

    I honestly just need to upgrade from my 14pro. This will do
28. 

    I got the 16 when it was new I have a 128gb model and it’s more than enough storage for me at the moment
29. 

    Iphone 16 is still good!
    Tho the price is not justified😅
    But I have no regret getting the 16 last december 😊
30. 

    i just bought mine for 451, comes in tmrw im hoping its good
31. 

    yeah its over 100 euro more here in eu…might be in us, but in eu its different almost 200 usd difference, maybe even more…yeah doedent worth it
32. 

    200euros is way too much to pay to get another iphone. wanted to get the iphone 17e, but i do need the wide angle lens so gonna go to a 800euro iphone 16 for that. if you hasve any idea to upgrade let me know…at the moment im unemplyed …i i would have worked got the iphone 17 pm, but sadly in eu is a shitty area for industrial automation engineers workplace…so max i can get is an iphone 16 so i get the wide angle lens and the macro one…thats all i need!
    P)S: using an 11pm now that i wouldnt upgrade but want usb c charging, only reaspon i wanna upgrade.
33. 

    $655 brand new iphone 16, is it a good price?
34. 

    I just bought the 16 plus 2 days ago I love it I went from an iPhone 13
35. 

    watching with 16 😊
36. 

    I got my iPhone 16 in 2024 when it was new… I upgraded from an 8 Plus that I’d had since 2018. 😂
37. 

    I just got an iPhone 16 512GB for £699 (£583.33 without VAT – company purchase). I think it was a bargain for somebody switching from an iPhone 13 mini.
38. 

    I really like this iPhone 16. I had a camera button stuck issue and Apple Care sent me a brand-new replacement. The speed is amazing, the app switches are incredibly fast and the games aren’t laggy. The battery is good for me but I sometimes use a MagSafe power bank when I’m out. Overall, the performance is 100% good. However, the 120Hz display experience isn’t here and I don’t mind it much.
39. 

    Thanks for the FYI x
40. 

    hey josh i got mine in novmber it works good so i don't get why you are saying that you should not get the iphone 16
41. 

    That teal is the best color Apple has ever done
42. 

    I’ve got iPhone 16 for 3/4 price of 17. I don’t think that even those improvements worths 25% extra money.
43. 

    I use a 16 Plus as my daily driver and "downgraded" myself from the 14 Pro Max. If you can forget the 60 Hz refresh rate, Promotion, and telephoto; it's a solid well put together phone. The base 16 and 16 Plus have features that many would think are only for the Pro models such as the camera button, Action button, and Wi-Fi-7 among others.