Apple’s new iPhone 16 lineup was launched at the September event with a much-needed design update. While the market is buzzing with what’s new, many are also arguing on whether there have been any significant changes.
Let’s discuss whether the iPhone 16 is better than last year’s iPhone 15.
At first glance, you see a change in the placement and size of the camera lenses. Plus, Apple has added the action button from last year’s 15 Pro series to the iPhone 16. The only new hardware feature is the camera button, which surprisingly, made it to all iPhone models instead of just the Pros.
Camera Upgrades
The vertical camera lens setup reminds you of the iPhone X, but Apple justifies the placement with the new Spatial capture feature. So, the two cameras work together like our eyes to be able to record better videos.
Moreover, the camera capture button comes with haptics to allow users to switch between different camera modes, zoom in and out, and record videos. This is something that the iPhone 15 does not offer.
For a quick look at all the major differences between the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16, here’s a feature comparison:
Apple Intelligence
Now, let’s address the real hero of this year’s September event from Apple, i.e., Apple Intelligence. The iPhone 16 will be the first to support AI features that Apple plans to release this coming fall. With an advanced A18 chip, it promises to be a performance powerhouse with not one but two jumps in efficiency. This also gives us a hint at how powerful Apple Intelligence is going to be.
With all that considered, is the iPhone 16 worth the upgrade from the iPhone 15?
Which One Should You Pick?
In a nutshell, it has two new buttons, a few new colors, macro image capture, and better wireless charging speeds. Yes, Apple does save the best features for the Pro models, but users have a similar opinion about the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max this year – it’s just a new color, a new button, and smaller bezels.
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