‘Should I Upgrade To iPhone 16?’ Only Do It If You Fall Into These 5 Categories

Apple just dropped the iPhone 16 at the Sep 9 ‘ Glowtime ‘ event and consumers are asking as usual, if should upgrade.

There is no perfect reply to this particular question. It depends. Yes, although certain specifications have already been unveiled such as the iPhone 16 lineup that comprises of iPhone 16, iPhone 16 plus, iPhone 16 pro, and iPhone 16 pro max, the question is, DO THEY HELP YOU AT ALL?

Five categories of consumers who will stand to gain the most by upgrading, both for entry-level iPhone 16 variants as well as iPhone 16 Pro models, will now be sketched out.

This way, you can assess whether you are ready to take the purchase plunge or if it is prudent to wait for the iPhone 17.

People who own any iPhone XS and older

Before I go further about the niches that will require an iPhone 16 upgrade, let me highlight this fact: the new iOS 18 upgrade will be available to iPhone users on Sep 16.

At the same time, this new update, which refers to this specific iPhone model, is not being rolled out to everybody. That said, if you have anything older than the iPhone XR, including iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 8, and even X, you’d better upgrade now – new updates from Apple will no longer be supporting your phone going forward.

If you have the original iPhone SE, you also want to think about upgrades. The SE will get cut off from iOS 18 support.

Owning a phone that receives regular iOS updates means that your phone will not become a security risk because a flaw will be undiscovered because of the ancient software, and you will receive more interesting and advanced hardware. In addition, provided you own an iPhone 15 Pro and an iPhone 15 Pro Max or more advanced models, you can enjoy the company’s new capability Akamai – the set of AI technologies.

Feeling left out hypothetically like not knowing what you would be losing with the next major update? Here is what iOS 18 has on its list of the most impressive characteristics.

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus: Is upgrading worth it?

With that clear, it is worth analyzing and assessing which consumers will be gaining by purchasing iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.

You want to be able to press the fleshy bits, and in particular, one that cuts across all camera operation aspects.

In the newly launched iPhone 16 series, the base model is probably the most appealing it has been in ages. This trend appears to be climbing since it’s typical that Apple places most of the fun and new features on the upper models.

Last year’s series so for instance last year with the iPhone 15 series only the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max got the snazzy new custom action button so every one of the other people was gushing about the action button said you can assign apps and other functionalities to this button so you can press it and it gets you that app or feature immediately.

Apple showcases the thumping new Camera Control button with the iPhone 16. However, this time around, Apple did not reserve this cool new addition to the iPhone16 pro and iPhone16 pro max models only. It is available in all the iPhone 16 models irrespective of the versions.

Apart from allowing you to take pictures or shoot videos almost instantly the new Camera Control also enables you to do things enthralling like zooming in, changing to the ultrawide lens, changing Photographic Styles, and more effortlessly with simple hand gestures. (If you wish to further understand what Camera Control is, pay attention to the way we use it.)

It’s of utmost importance to you that the ‘Action Button’

As we have discussed, the features of the Action Button were available only in the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max of the year 2023, however, it has become part of I –Phone 16 as well.

You may choose religiously any of your favorite apps that are, Gmail, Calendar, Slack, Instagram, or how about Tik Tok this time assigning it to the Action Button to access the same with just a push of a button.

You want a more durable display.

I have watched the PhoneX and the newly released Phone16 has the same comment feature which is the wipe screen.

Apple states that the improved Ceramic Shield found on iPhone 16 models is 50% tougher compared to the Ceramic Shield launched back with the iPhone 12. In addition, it is said that this modern generation Ceramic Shield is two times more durable than glass displays of other smartphones.

If You have a visible cracked screen and You have like called butterfingers consider getting an upgrade to the iPhone 16. You are getting a new uncrackable screen which is more likely than so to get cranked smacked or banged up.

You’re getting ‘FOMO’ on AI features.

You people are getting from this app ‘ FOMO’ what you were complaining Ombi being left behind in regards to AI features.

As it happened the case is with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max where Apple intelligence was announced, in fact for Apple intelligence the all iPhone 16 series is in for it as well.

Avail benefits such as making one of the Ai Generated Emoticons – it’s as easy as working with text, a better Siri, Clustered notifications, the Clean Up, etc. Would certainly be available.

You love bold, vivid colors.

You tend to incline bright and loud shades.

It appears Apple has finally taken on board our suggestion that pastels and soft color palettes should not be a go-to for the iPhone. I want her to have Apple roll out a deep pink color and it seems she got her wish.

Another variant of the iPhone 16 has been introduced which has the colors Ultramarine, Teal, and Pink; these colors are as beautiful as they sound, having witnessed them myself.

Other variants of the iPhone 16 are also above on the White and Black. The color black suits people who like the color of their phones to reflect the excitement of a tax form. (Which was sarcasm by the way).

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max: Is the update worth your time?

In addition to all the previously mentioned advantages, in the case of the iPhone 16 Pro models, you also get some updated camera features (i.e., new 48MP ultrawide sensor), greatly improved studio-quality mics, and more.

The iPhone 16 Pro models are, in my opinion, a hard sell for Apple. Why? Because the people who will benefit from the iPhone 16 Pro and apple 16 Pro Max are comparatively more niche.

You want a larger view.

One of the salient features of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the presence of a humongous 6.9-inch screen. I know some tablets have screens of up to 7 inches for reference. (That is why I jestingly referred to the iPhone 16 Pro Max as a phablet in my hands-on review).

You might be wondering, “Considering that the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a display that is nearly 7 inches wide, would it be uncomfortable to hold?” The answer is, it’s not. I wrapped around my fingers the Apple 16 Pro Max and it felt natural, ergonomic body contour sitting the device without any effort.

It also has ultra-thin bezels which gives you more screen than you’ve ever had.

You want a super long battery life.

You want the battery to last for days without needing a recharge.

If the long time between charges is one of the strongest arguments for the purchase of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, you won’t be disappointed.

Apple claims that the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the first Apple phone that has the longest battery life. (However such claims need to be determined by proper testing, as usual.)

As a side note, the in-house usage for this device as it was tested lasted for close to 15 hours. This phone was the battery life champ for months, then the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL dethroned this phone out of the pocket.

You constantly create content on the go.

Content creators occupying spaces like YouTubers, TikToker, or Instagrammer are not easy. If the commercials are not good enough, forget about any growth. This way, you will gain from the fact that Apple 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max have started recording 4K videos in 120Hz.

This means that you will take better videos that will be faster and smoother when viewed by your followers. Considering that even on the Pro models, I have to say, getting that cool slow-mo effect on your videos has never after easier.

You make videos, while there is a lot of noise.

Suppose, you are recording a video and during the entire recording, background noise is too excessive, like wind, people talking, leaves in the wind, etc.

However, all the models of Apple 16 Pro will be able to lessen such background clatter which mostly distracts the viewers’ attention with a simple slider which you can increase or decrease.

You enjoy having fun with music.

Using the Voice Memos app, you can add a recording to a previous one you have already made.

For instance, if you wish to record your vocal interpretation over an already recorded instrumental, you can do it by adding a new layer and pressing the record function.

The price of the basic model of iPhone 16 is USD 799. The iPhone 16 Pro models take off at USD 999.