It’s 2026, and the choice between the new base model and the older Pro model has never been harder. In this video, I’m doing a humble, side-by-side comparison of my daily driver iPhone 17 (Lavender) and my trusty iPhone 16 Pro (Desert Titanium) to help you decide which one is actually better for you.
The iPhone 17 finally brings the 120Hz ProMotion display to the base lineup, making it feel smoother than ever. But does the new A19 chip and fresh design beat the raw utility of the 16 Pro’s 5x optical zoom and USB 3 speeds? We also dive deep into the current state of Apple Intelligence in iOS 26, the new Google Gemini partnership, and the real-world battery life differences between a fresh battery and one with 2 years of wear.
If you are confused about upgrading or just looking for the best value iPhone in 2026, this vlog-style review covers everything you need to know.
IN THIS VIDEO:
Intro & The Comparison
Design: Desert Titanium vs Lavender
Display: 120Hz ProMotion on Base Model?
iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 17 Performance: A19 vs A18 Pro Benchmarks
iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 17 Battery life
Apple Intelligence & The Google Gemini Deal
Camera Battle: 5x Zoom vs 24MP Selfie
The Hidden Downside (USB 2.0 vs USB 3)
Final Verdict: Which One Should You Buy?
#iPhone17 #iPhone16Pro
I’m using 12pm and been thinking of upgrading to a 15pro because of the size i think it is more handy and user friendly but upon checking the phone i find it too small so im thinking of getting 16pro or 16plus. I don’t know yet 😂 can anyone please advice me? ‘M just a normal user browsing social media watching YouTube messaging and calls. Some emails. I not a gamer.
The quality of the content is outstanding, but the channel remains underappreciated.
16 pro 256 for 764$ 94 battery health
I bought a base 17 in november 🔥 liking it so far, did I make the right choice picking it over the 16 pro? (The 17 was 150€ cheaper)
iphone 16 pro is similar priced with iphone 17 base but they're only similar priced when the 16 pro has 128gb of storage. That means when you take a lot of photo's, in less than 6 months, you'll be running out of storage. Upgrading to 256gb will already be entering the iphone 17 pro price territory and you might just get the 17 pro for futureproofing and specs.
As a iPhone 17 user i will say pro is pro so you will definitely miss the telephoto lens and the rest is amazing
Hey bro please reply
I am getting iphone 16pro 256 gb and iphone 17 256 gb at same price what should I choose
I am a normal user uses phone for Instagram youtube and phone calls and want to use phone for long term almost 5 years
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Use plz Translate Audio ❤
in my country, iPhone 17 costs 970$ and iPhone 16 pro (128) costs around 1100 $
I’m using 14 Plus for 2 years now. I want to upgrade, but not sure if I should go for 16 Plus or 17 Pro? 🥲
Bro how many backup phones do you have bro I bet he has like a 100
Why do you keep doing your hands like that it's annoying to look at tbh especially when its voice over
1:08 the 16 pro looked smoother than the 17, the 17 looked laggy😮
My clear answer…I'll go for 16 pro or 16 pro max….❤❤❤❤❤
imagine people who got the 16 pro then to get it depreciated by 50%
I always go for the latest so i’d go with the 17 in this case simply cause it will last a year longer the screen is brighter and it has faster charging speeds
I’ve been thinking for a long time about which phone to buy. I’m currently using an iPhone 12 Pro and even today I still find the camera to be very good compared to the base models. I compared it with my friend’s iPhone 17 and honestly the 17 felt cheaper in terms of build quality. I ended up ordering a refurbished iPhone 16 Pro for almost half of its original launch price, and I think flagship models generally tend to last longer
5:00 there is a fly on your food
5:15 came here to hear you repeat what you say in every video: ‘Honestly, Apple Intelligence is not a selling point, I use Gemini or ChatGPT instead’ 😂
You used the word ‘honestly’ 8 times in a nine minute video 😂
great video thank you
i gotta 17 nd its amazing
I’d say the 16 pro is better value only if you can find a 256gb or higher for a cheaper price.