Correct. Most reviewers can't understand the average consumer who switches devices every 3.4+ years and mostly cares about the basics: battery, stability, cameras. They're annoyed because there aren't big upgrades between iphone 15 and 16, for delay of AI features etc.
@@TSTechGearyou are the first sensible guy who has done a very great review other than the complains and unnecessary nagging of other youtubers, as someone in the programming field I find it so annoying when average consumers nag about technology, any sensible person will understand that we are in the era of peak smartphones, especially in the outside, the only real improvements a smartphone can bring is chipset and performance, battery life, storage, ram, and thermals. as a gamer myself I appreciate the battery life improvements and the more efficient and powerful chipsets with the thermal cooling improvements, yet an average consumer who only uses tiktok will tell you that the phone is the same thing, I think average should be banned from having the right to upgrading their smartphones unless the phone is broken or 10 years has past because they dont know shit about tech i still have my 13 Pro Max and am still running ios 16 with no need to update it because it serves my needs yet the average consumers just wants every new thing just for the sake of it being new and they complain when their use case doesn't require such upgrade, and also they should shut the f**k up cos their nagging just enrages me.
I’ve done the same and genuinely can’t believe how much faster it seems! It’s not by a lot but certainly very noticeable! Also love the black colour vs the other options!
Your review was a breath of fresh air and I just followed you. I used to devote so much of my time and energy to tech podcasts, RUclips channels, and media outlets. I always had to have the latest and greatest, but I started to get jaded. I think that is exactly how these people you are talking about are being with every launch. I started channeling my energy elsewhere and realized that I didn’t necessarily need the best or newest thing every time it was released. I upgraded to the 16 Pro Max from a 13 Pro Max, and from my own experience, it was definitely worth the upgrade.
your def going to enjoy it a lot, I just updated to the 16 pro max from the iPhone 13 base model and wow what an upgrade you get when you wait a few years between upgrades!!! hope you enjoy it when it comes in
@@ChopsticksDIYGarden having also had the 11 I can say the upgrade that you will be getting is way worth it, hope you enjoy your upgrade as much as I have
i dont care what haters said about new iphones,i had 14 pro and i preordered 16pro,i got my phone on 23 sep and i love it so much,awesome design,cameras,battery life 24h with normal light use,usb c,fantastic sound quality,new camera button is also great,great video✌️
Of course you will like it coz you are coming from 14 to 16. Haters or most reviewers are comparing it against 15 and it is an abysmal update from 15. 15 pro got a lot of updates and it supports Apple Intelligence also.
Coming from a galaxy s22 ultra and this is my first iPhone ever, I’m actually floored at how good this device and iOS is. Apple Intelligence is not why I got this device and will just be a nice bonus once it’s released
Best review so far, im tired of youtubers complaining about the 16 being rushed and not having Apple Intelligience as launched. I mean most products get up to speed after few updates.
Don’t believe hype. Positiv or negative. Apple is maybe not leader in innovative new tech on phones. But the iPhones are great and if you switch every 3-5 Years the upgrades are very noticeable
I liked the fair review I get so tired of the constant negativity on RUclips. I was going to upgrade to the 16 pro max, but I decided to wait till next year my 14 pro max is still serving me well.
I use to upgrade every year: my current iPhone 13 Pro is the longest I had a phone for 3 years. Upgrading every 4 years is the sweet spot to see any meaningful changes
I upgraded from iPhone 12 Pro to iPhone 16 pro max and I wanted to upgrade to 15 at first but decided to get one for the next few years And boy am I happy it feels weird to not constantly look at battery and heat as a start But this phone is so ducking good it is crazy also the size is perfect even tho I come from a smaller phone it is perfect now Camera is wow but I did expect that Action button great The Dynamic Island epic I didn’t even think it is a difference but it adds a extra layer to the screen and is super nice to have even if u just listen to Spotify it comes in handy Extra camera button well whatever nice to have The display is crazy wow coming from 12 pro I can notice the 120 Hz Together with the new IOS I am telling u android can pack there bags Haptic feedback microphone and speakers are epic Fast charge is something I need to get used to wow And did I mention the battery life By the way I love the 48mp ultrawide is great if u like the style of that Only downside I payed the price of a used car for a phone but if u have the money it is the best u can ever get
When you delay your upgrade cycle for 3 or 4 years then you will start to appreciate everything. I just jumped from normal iphone 12 to 16 pro max, and my iPhone felt like it is young again.😄
I was also annoyed by all those negative reviews. The new iPhone has better cameras, a faster processor, extra functionality, but otherwise nothing has changed compared to the previous version? Strange conclusion.
I think this new upgrade is quite significant. Camera, performance, screen size, battery, wifi, usb-c transfer speed, interior cooling, AI…..what else do you people want?!? There were less significant upgrades in past
I went from a 14 Pro Max to the 16 Pro Max, at first I was thinking it wouldn’t be much of an upgrade but I was pleasantly surprised. First thing I noticed was how thin the bezels are, so much so when I use my 14 Pro Max the bezels seem chunky, so that makes the phone feel really different. Camera was a good upgrade I’ve noticed especially with the processing the images look clearer and picks up more detail less noisy and better HDR. Plus gone from x3 to x5 zoom. Battery life…wow I thought my 14 Pro Max lasted long but the 16 Pro Max is on another level I set the 90% charge limit by the end of the day with like 5hrs on screen time I’m on 50% it’s incredible. Not noticed any speed increases but tbf with modern smartphones were at the point of not noticing for day to day. The camera control is meh for me, but everyone has focused so much on that and how meh it is that they’ve not o looked at the rest of the none and release it’s actually a really good upgrade.
Yes! Yes! I like seeing RUclipsrs saying the truth. And not looking for any micro mini details that they’re not happy with. You are a great guy and it was a great review.
I switched from a 15 pro max to a 16 pro. Overall a far better experience. The connectivity on the 15 pro max was awful, always dropping calls, the 16 pro is much improved and worth upgrading for this alone. Cameras, barely any difference, low light shots appear much better, clearer. However, as an iPhone user since the original iPhone, I have to say that the pixel 9 pro xl that I’ve been using is a better phone. Better signal, cameras about the same.
Ok,FINALLY a normal human being speaking common sense in measured thoughtful analysis. Good job dude. What a relief from all the nonsense here. If somebody knows what they’re talking about here they would be in total agreement. Thanks. Like a breath of fresh air. Pickles and all 😊
Finally a great review. The trend is going after AI gimmicks these days, so lot of RUclipsrs promote Samsung or other chinese phones which are really good but its all about how you want to feel at the end of the day - Content! Period. I bought an iPhone 16 plus for my wife and while my iphone 16 pro max is on its way I used her phone for photos and I must camera control is awesome and I didn't feel bad about it at all. Its just that you need to get used to it and it works flawlessly. Finally AI...I would bw disappointed if it won't cone at all what if apple intelligence turn out to be better than all AIs then the same youtubers will go ga ga about it. I thoroughly researched S24 ultra- a great phone but still bought iphones because it matters how you feel at end of the day with a great device in your hands.Gimmicks are ok but we've been using phones all the while without AI up until now.
Exactlyyy, we didn't used to have none of the AI stuff. People get so impatient if one company does it. They'll turn down the company that hasn't. And then when they do it, they'll so oh they copied that🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️like make up your minddd ppl Tbh idc for the AI AT ALL... would be nice to keep things simple and not overtaken by a bot constantly tryna dictate and guess your next move.
Thank you! Finally. I upgraded from a 14Pro to the 16Po and I’m very happy with it. All of the upgrades of the 15Pro and the added features of the 16Pro. So many RUclipsrs just sound like spoiled children that didn’t get whipped cream on their sundae.
People aren’t delving into the finer details. It makes sense if you aren’t a photographer or filmmaker, but if you are, it offers some great updates over the 15 Pro: Anti-reflective lens coating, 120fps slow motion, 48MP wide angle lens, 4 microphones. Combine these with the 15 Pro features and you’re pretty much set for film/photography.
honestly, i love the new camera control button. I like having a way to pull up my camera instantly to get a shot that i might have missed if i had to exit out of a previous app
I like the camera capture button as well, only gripe with it at this point ( and it is a small gripe) is its placement makes it use slightly uncomfortable as for me at least the whole phone has to be positioned in a way where my hands overlap the phone. I think if they placed the button even an inch further down towards the bottom corner it would have been a better fit for everyone.
Thank you for the review, and I appreciate the effort to put a video together. I upgraded from an iPhone 11 Pro and I have noticed a big difference but not a game changer. Thanks.
Coming from the iPhone 14 pro too and thought was pretty refined and fast, but the 16 pro max is a huge upgrade for me who loves photography. The camera button is kinda fun to shoot raw in even thought I use a mirrorless. And overall it feels very quick and the battery is insanely good where I just charge it to 80% and lasts the whole day
Wow great point about taking a selfie with the camera button! For me, the best SUPER feature of the IPhone 16 pro max is the thermal envelope. Now the phone doesn't get so hot after me using it for a while. The chip has graphene under it in order to cool it, plus the battery case has metal around it, where in the past it used to be a plastic casing. These two things are making a gigantic difference in heat dissipation.
I just changed over from Samsung to iPhone 16 pro max, the last time I had an iPhone was and iPhone 4 😂 but I can say that I am loving my experience with iPhone, yes it took a couple days to get used to it but I really ain’t having no regrets switching at all.
Thank you so much for such an insightful (positive) video. Due to that so called reviewes(mostly negative sided videos), got so much confused whether to go for my 1st iphone or not. Getting iphone 16 pro max 512 gb very soon! Again thank you.😊
Ofc if you want to upgrade every year, you’ll be disappointed, but for a common consumer the average upgrade time is 3-4 years which definitely pops out the cool features and actual upgrades in a smartphone. Never believe these tech-tubers, they are just here for bashing and views, and if you can sure go ahead and upgrade every september but don’t just expect miracles every year.
Extremely informative and Beautifilly explained. The way you speak sir very subtle and to the point. Ordered mine. 1tb 🎉 Keep making such great videos 😇
I’m coming from an iPhone 13 Pro Max, and the difference is amazing. You simply can’t be comparing new iPhones every year and be satisfied with the upgrades! Most people don’t upgrade every year more like every 3-4 years. Show me those reviews.
i’ve been using the 18.1 dev beta on my iphone 15 pro max and 13 inch ipad pro and apple intelligence is awesome just working in the background just makes my devices easier to use.
It's less about the fact that there is no apple intelligence straight out of the box. It is the fact that everywhere you look they advertise iphone 16 with ai and that is the main feature to buy the phone for. Also, it is the growing trend of releasing products with promises not features - "get this product and will deliver everything we promise later...maybe...but give us your money now and hope we will keep our promise". Just to clarify, apple is not the only one doing it and they were not the first doing it I think Google might have started it. But, it looks like Apple embraced this trend wholeheartedly.
It is literally the one gripe that everyone has even a lot of the Apple users, as an apple user myself I do recommend that other apple users sign up for beta testing, as a beta tester you tend to get all of the apple software features ahead of its actual release up to and including a lot of the apple AI features, and while I was skeptical at first about downloading the software I can say the last year or so of being a part of it I haven't experienced any major glitches in it and when they are discovered they are usually quickly patched. Having been part of apple's iOS and Android's Operating System it is honestly one feature I wish android had adopted.
Love this phone compared to my old XS, was slow, freezing, blank screen, turning off, and poor battery, was extremely frustrating. So this new phone is a massive upgrade! Can’t wait for the AI! 👍👀😌👏🙌❤️
I agree. They are all wrong. I just upgraded from 15 ProMax 16 PM and love the 16PM. It is beautifully designed, great fit and finish, a delight to look everything about this. Totally worth it
The most noticeable to me was the improvement on the screen. Is better and larger, just a little bit but now pro 6,3 are on the regular size and 6,9 on the biggest one. Also the corners have softer curves (the radius of the 1/4 circle is longer) which is more friendly to the hand. But the button is a solution to an inexistent problem, it seems just a thing to sell more expensive Apple cases…
You are right I’m upgrading from an 11 pro so it’s a lot of difference makes you think that some if these RUclipsrs have a hidden agenda or something like that
I don’t buy a phone every year anymore, 2-3 years & im good, went from 12 PM to 13 PM Then to 16 PM, I wanted 120 hz screen or would of never got 13 PM, I do LOVE 16 PM though, this phone makes me happy that’s all I care about
In terms of evolution, I think Apple really need to look into the dual screen system (a large screen inside, and a normal screen outside). Not only to have a bigger screen, obviously. But also to be able to take selfie shots with the main camera (better quality than the selfie camera) while seeing yourself on the screen.
I have an Iphone 13 Pro Max. The only reason I see to get a new iPhone is a)new battery (back plate is a bit shattered so battery change is crazy expensive) 2) Apple AI. The main thing with the Pros is the better screen.
The reason why they are upset is the marketing tactics Apple is using Apple intelligent for, some stores even say that Apple intelligence is here, while in reality it isn’t “yet”
Thank you so much for this video! You are absolutely right ! This wave of hate for Apple and irritating RUclipsrs is insane! After all RUclips is owned by Google so it doesn’t surprise all the hate is being pushed and promoted and somehow all you see is how “great” Android is . Don’t get me wrong Android is great! I’ve had Samsung my whole life but now I decided to leave that behind and will get my first pro max phone and I’m excited! iOS 18 is simply beautiful. iPhone 16 is also beautiful fresh minimal design yet it’s not missing anything. I’m excited for my journey with Apple . I don’t plan on returning to Android anytime soon
I keep typing that apple has an update coming that will fix any bugs ios 18 brought to the phones. Some people bash it without even knowing that every phone that comes out gets an update a week or two after its release. But right away they wanna compare it with other phones fresh out of the box. Iphone still takes amazing pictures and videos better than most flagships in the market.
Thank you for this. These so called 'influencers' mostly write a lot of horse manure. It's just their opinion, it's just that an opinion. All the negatives they have pointed out over the years, well I have never experienced them and disagree with them. I have a 13 pro max and will buy the 16 pro max next year once all the bugs are ironed out. The 13 pro max is just awesome.
The funny thing about display refresh rate is that your eyes adjust relatively fast to 60hz. In the moment switching from 120 to 60 is weird, but after one day using 60hz, you will not even notice you have a 60hz display.
I’m enjoying my 16 PM. Zero complaints. Battery life is excellent and I like the weight loss the Ti frame brought over the stainless steel frames. I am looking forward to Apple Intelligence… mainly the long awaited updates to Siri and the horrible iOS keyboard autocorrect.
You're getting a performance boost, better battery, new button (love it or hate it), larger screen, and improved cameras-all at the same price as recent years. Sure, tech advancements have slowed, but in today’s inflating market, that’s a solid win.
I used to be a iPhone fan and heavy user. I started using iPhones back in 2015 and went to android for a little bit back in 2022. I went back to iPhone in December of last year. I got the google pixel 9 pro xl and I never had so much fun with a smartphone. So many features that are better than iPhone. I still have a iPhone 16 pro max and it is hard for me to use it.
I agree that it is a great phone and I'm coming from the Samsung s24 Ultra. This is the first iPhone that I have owned since iPhone 6s. I bought the iPhone 16 Pro Max 4 days ago. So far I would have to say that the Samsung s24's google overlay 1 UI operating system is much better than IOS 18.1. And that's not just my getting use to it, it is the way things are implemented. For years I have believed that iPhone was the most "user friendly" aka easiest to use. But that has changed. Samsung's s24 Ultra is in a league of it's own. I switched to the iPhone because it will work best with the other tech that I have. (MacBook pro M3 pro, iPad air M1, apple TV, AirPods Pro, and now Apple watch). It's the ecosystem that drove me to change. Air drop, seamless integration, etc.. The 16 Pro Max is a very, very nice phone, but for some reason my battery life is not what I was expecting and not even close to what I got from the S24 Ultra. Perhaps I have something setup incorrectly that is draining the battery. Perhaps it is the Apple watch's cellular? It is brand new, I picked it up from the iPhone store 4 days ago.
It's an amazing phone and will get even better with future updates. This week we will get ios 18.0.1 that will get rid of the bugs some of the phones have and that's just the start.
@@devilkazumi578 it's not that they never have bugs or glitches in software updates its that they are usually less prone to viruses than there android counterparts, and when they do hiccup the bugs and issues tend to get addressed with fixes/patches sooner than their android counterparts. I literally have one of each and that is my observations anyway
@@devilkazumi578 Seriously. They are phones they all have small bugs when they are released just like any other android phone, and then they start getting updates and they fix it all. I don't believe the hype i try phones out on my own and i got the 16 pro max and i'm so happy with it i sold my s24 ultra.
I feel very comfy here in this comment section. I love my iPhone 16 Pro Max but it hase some issues I hope all of them will be fixed in iOS 18.0.1: 1. Camera App crashes 2. Sometimes it is very laggy and has bugs 3. My screen does sometimes not respond when I swipe from the top left besides that this iPhone is amazing but it shouldve been bigger like 7,3 inch
You said something interesting, people who can’t afford IPhone Pro models has to stick with 60 Hz, regular IPhone Is as expensive as Pro iPhone, $200 Less is nothing for most iPhone buyers, most consumers that can buy the regular iPhone can easily buy the Pro or Pro max at least in the US
Refreshing and true. I love that Apple is inching toward giving us an amazing pocket video device. There are two kinds of RUclipsrs, those who believe they have an inalienable right to have their neurons stimulated by tech; and those who don't. In other words, the moody, whiny (often screaming) little children shaking their booties with their ball caps turned backward, and the adults. Apple is behaving with maturity, and the results are wonderful.
Great video. I agree, it seems very popular to slam Apple and iPhones. I think it’s because most people do NOT buy Apple products. RUclips channels are being toadies to that majority.
You're right these rich tech youtubers are bored because they are spoiled and get to have everything new every years but it doesn't reflect reality for the mjaority of us.
Totally! I bet the folks whining about the Apple Intelligence and the new button will be back in two weeks like, “Oh, this button actually unlocks the secrets of the universe… my bad!”
If you’re keeping the phone for more than a year or so, go with the 512gig. 256 isn’t enough anymore with the photo and video file sizes on these devices now, let alone the size of gigs being used by these new iOS updates like iOS 18. Apple intelligence will also be a big multi gig update. I went 512gig and feel very comfortable now with the internal storage.
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Correct. Most reviewers can't understand the average consumer who switches devices every 3.4+ years and mostly cares about the basics: battery, stability, cameras. They're annoyed because there aren't big upgrades between iphone 15 and 16, for delay of AI features etc.
So true
@@TSTechGearyou are the first sensible guy who has done a very great review other than the complains and unnecessary nagging of other youtubers, as someone in the programming field I find it so annoying when average consumers nag about technology, any sensible person will understand that we are in the era of peak smartphones, especially in the outside, the only real improvements a smartphone can bring is chipset and performance, battery life, storage, ram, and thermals. as a gamer myself I appreciate the battery life improvements and the more efficient and powerful chipsets with the thermal cooling improvements, yet an average consumer who only uses tiktok will tell you that the phone is the same thing, I think average should be banned from having the right to upgrading their smartphones unless the phone is broken or 10 years has past because they dont know shit about tech i still have my 13 Pro Max and am still running ios 16 with no need to update it because it serves my needs yet the average consumers just wants every new thing just for the sake of it being new and they complain when their use case doesn't require such upgrade, and also they should shut the f**k up cos their nagging just enrages me.
I never believe the negative hype. Expectations are just too high--if it doesn't split the Red Sea, it's not worth buying.
Yeah smartphones have peaked and when I hear people say “where’s the innovation” are incredibly ignorant of all the little things going on
Love my iPhone 16 Pro Max! Got the Black Titanium from my IPhone 13 Pro Max … been with iPhones since 2011, have converted many 😀
Same.
I’ve done the same and genuinely can’t believe how much faster it seems! It’s not by a lot but certainly very noticeable! Also love the black colour vs the other options!
@@jamesgrantham1743 most definitely
Bro how did you describe my exact situation ? 😂
@@Miromf cool, you as well
Your review was a breath of fresh air and I just followed you.
I used to devote so much of my time and energy to tech podcasts, RUclips channels, and media outlets. I always had to have the latest and greatest, but I started to get jaded. I think that is exactly how these people you are talking about are being with every launch. I started channeling my energy elsewhere and realized that I didn’t necessarily need the best or newest thing every time it was released.
I upgraded to the 16 Pro Max from a 13 Pro Max, and from my own experience, it was definitely worth the upgrade.
thank you for your kind words! ⭐⭐⭐
Did you just say "48 Mega Pickles"🥒😂😂😂
Pickles 😂
Yes sir, i I did!
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That’s a lot of mega pickles 😂… I mean how big are we talking?!
Came here to say this 😂 I want 48 mega pickles!!!!! 🥒
I have a 13 mini. I ordered a 16 Pro Max and it’ll be here at the end of the month. I’ve never owned a top model before. I’m excited
your def going to enjoy it a lot, I just updated to the 16 pro max from the iPhone 13 base model and wow what an upgrade you get when you wait a few years between upgrades!!! hope you enjoy it when it comes in
Congrats - I'm going from 11 Pro Max to 16 Pro Max. Can't wait to receive mine.
@@ChopsticksDIYGarden having also had the 11 I can say the upgrade that you will be getting is way worth it, hope you enjoy your upgrade as much as I have
@@HM3Duncan Thank you! It's good to know that.
Me who's about to switch from a 200$ 4 year old samsung phone to a the best phone in 2024 is just unimaginable
i dont care what haters said about new iphones,i had 14 pro and i preordered 16pro,i got my phone on 23 sep and i love it so much,awesome design,cameras,battery life 24h with normal light use,usb c,fantastic sound quality,new camera button is also great,great video✌️
Of course you will like it coz you are coming from 14 to 16. Haters or most reviewers are comparing it against 15 and it is an abysmal update from 15. 15 pro got a lot of updates and it supports Apple Intelligence also.
@@pinakmiku4999 agree✌️
Coming from a galaxy s22 ultra and this is my first iPhone ever, I’m actually floored at how good this device and iOS is. Apple Intelligence is not why I got this device and will just be a nice bonus once it’s released
Best review so far, im tired of youtubers complaining about the 16 being rushed and not having Apple Intelligience as launched. I mean most products get up to speed after few updates.
Don’t believe hype. Positiv or negative. Apple is maybe not leader in innovative new tech on phones. But the iPhones are great and if you switch every 3-5 Years the upgrades are very noticeable
I liked the fair review I get so tired of the constant negativity on RUclips. I was going to upgrade to the 16 pro max, but I decided to wait till next year my 14 pro max is still serving me well.
The action button is far more useful than the mute switch ever was
I use to upgrade every year: my current iPhone 13 Pro is the longest I had a phone for 3 years. Upgrading every 4 years is the sweet spot to see any meaningful changes
I upgraded from iPhone 12 Pro to iPhone 16 pro max and I wanted to upgrade to 15 at first but decided to get one for the next few years
And boy am I happy it feels weird to not constantly look at battery and heat as a start
But this phone is so ducking good it is crazy also the size is perfect even tho I come from a smaller phone it is perfect now
Camera is wow but I did expect that
Action button great
The Dynamic Island epic I didn’t even think it is a difference but it adds a extra layer to the screen and is super nice to have even if u just listen to Spotify it comes in handy
Extra camera button well whatever nice to have
The display is crazy wow coming from 12 pro I can notice the 120 Hz
Together with the new IOS I am telling u android can pack there bags
Haptic feedback microphone and speakers are epic
Fast charge is something I need to get used to wow
And did I mention the battery life
By the way I love the 48mp ultrawide is great if u like the style of that
Only downside I payed the price of a used car for a phone but if u have the money it is the best u can ever get
Just about to get my new iPhone! Excited for the 48 mega PICKLES
Right!? It is so cute 😊
😅PICKLES😂
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🥒thought it was just me to notice that 🤣
When you delay your upgrade cycle for 3 or 4 years then you will start to appreciate everything. I just jumped from normal iphone 12 to 16 pro max, and my iPhone felt like it is young again.😄
@@augustster5762 yep! Me too…I upgraded from 13 Pro Max to 16 Pro Max myself!
I was also annoyed by all those negative reviews. The new iPhone has better cameras, a faster processor, extra functionality, but otherwise nothing has changed compared to the previous version? Strange conclusion.
Nothing changing meaning no innovation
@@JLCubing same with Samsung since the S21
@@haku_leon no? they introduced crazy shit along the line, only now the s23 & s24u barely have a difference
The faster processor thing is kind of useless now for both Apple and Android.
They are already faster than most people use them for.
I think this new upgrade is quite significant. Camera, performance, screen size, battery, wifi, usb-c transfer speed, interior cooling, AI…..what else do you people want?!? There were less significant upgrades in past
This my first iPhone ever and I’m loving it! Coming from a Samsung. Definitely taking me a bit to get use to though.
Congrats! Hope you will find it as magical as us ”apple sheeps” ;)
Giving up a lot of samsung features is tough.
Which samsung feature will you miss the most?
@@TSTechGear I would say the back button been the biggest for me.
I agree… many reviewers these days just tend to bash on the latest iPhone which is sad. Review the phone for what it is
I went from a 14 Pro Max to the 16 Pro Max, at first I was thinking it wouldn’t be much of an upgrade but I was pleasantly surprised. First thing I noticed was how thin the bezels are, so much so when I use my 14 Pro Max the bezels seem chunky, so that makes the phone feel really different. Camera was a good upgrade I’ve noticed especially with the processing the images look clearer and picks up more detail less noisy and better HDR. Plus gone from x3 to x5 zoom. Battery life…wow I thought my 14 Pro Max lasted long but the 16 Pro Max is on another level I set the 90% charge limit by the end of the day with like 5hrs on screen time I’m on 50% it’s incredible. Not noticed any speed increases but tbf with modern smartphones were at the point of not noticing for day to day. The camera control is meh for me, but everyone has focused so much on that and how meh it is that they’ve not o looked at the rest of the none and release it’s actually a really good upgrade.
Yes! Yes! I like seeing RUclipsrs saying the truth. And not looking for any micro mini details that they’re not happy with. You are a great guy and it was a great review.
The jump in performance I got from going from 13 pro to 16 pro was huge. Most people who are upgrading aren't coming from the iPhone 15 pro.
I switched from a 15 pro max to a 16 pro. Overall a far better experience. The connectivity on the 15 pro max was awful, always dropping calls, the 16 pro is much improved and worth upgrading for this alone.
Cameras, barely any difference, low light shots appear much better, clearer.
However, as an iPhone user since the original iPhone, I have to say that the pixel 9 pro xl that I’ve been using is a better phone. Better signal, cameras about the same.
Thats actually very interesting. Thank you for sharing your experience.
@@TSTechGear I know many others who have issues with connectivity issues on the 15 series, however, most blame the networks.
I am going to upgrade from XS max but should I take 16pro or Samsung s24ultra 😅😅😅
@@ZephSOSultra 24
I am still happy for iPhone 11 pro max for my daily drive. I will upgrade iphone if big changes and not small things in every year
Ok,FINALLY a normal human being speaking common sense in measured thoughtful analysis. Good job dude. What a relief from all the nonsense here. If somebody knows what they’re talking about here they would be in total agreement. Thanks. Like a breath of fresh air. Pickles and all 😊
Finally a great review. The trend is going after AI gimmicks these days, so lot of RUclipsrs promote Samsung or other chinese phones which are really good but its all about how you want to feel at the end of the day - Content! Period. I bought an iPhone 16 plus for my wife and while my iphone 16 pro max is on its way I used her phone for photos and I must camera control is awesome and I didn't feel bad about it at all. Its just that you need to get used to it and it works flawlessly. Finally AI...I would bw disappointed if it won't cone at all what if apple intelligence turn out to be better than all AIs then the same youtubers will go ga ga about it. I thoroughly researched S24 ultra- a great phone but still bought iphones because it matters how you feel at end of the day with a great device in your hands.Gimmicks are ok but we've been using phones all the while without AI up until now.
Your comment made not only my day, but the whole week. Thank you! 🙏
Exactlyyy, we didn't used to have none of the AI stuff. People get so impatient if one company does it. They'll turn down the company that hasn't. And then when they do it, they'll so oh they copied that🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️like make up your minddd ppl
Tbh idc for the AI AT ALL... would be nice to keep things simple and not overtaken by a bot constantly tryna dictate and guess your next move.
Thank you! Finally. I upgraded from a 14Pro to the 16Po and I’m very happy with it. All of the upgrades of the 15Pro and the added features of the 16Pro. So many RUclipsrs just sound like spoiled children that didn’t get whipped cream on their sundae.
I also come from the 14 pro max silver and now have 16 pro max natural…. GREAT UPDATE!
Yeah Its great
You won’t regret it - promise- from personal experience.
Agree, new phone is great and I thought they had meaningful changes and upgrades. I love my phone 16 pro max including that amazing camera button.
I just bought the Pro, I’m coming from an basic 11, I love it, and I’m finding the camera control extremely useful for the way I use the phone
Got mine iPhone 16 pro max in white 512g on launch date. I love it I had a iPhone 12 Pro 128g. 💯 agreed with your points.
People aren’t delving into the finer details. It makes sense if you aren’t a photographer or filmmaker, but if you are, it offers some great updates over the 15 Pro: Anti-reflective lens coating, 120fps slow motion, 48MP wide angle lens, 4 microphones. Combine these with the 15 Pro features and you’re pretty much set for film/photography.
honestly, i love the new camera control button. I like having a way to pull up my camera instantly to get a shot that i might have missed if i had to exit out of a previous app
I like the camera capture button as well, only gripe with it at this point ( and it is a small gripe) is its placement makes it use slightly uncomfortable as for me at least the whole phone has to be positioned in a way where my hands overlap the phone. I think if they placed the button even an inch further down towards the bottom corner it would have been a better fit for everyone.
Thank you for the review, and I appreciate the effort to put a video together. I upgraded from an iPhone 11 Pro and I have noticed a big difference but not a game changer. Thanks.
Coming from the iPhone 14 pro too and thought was pretty refined and fast, but the 16 pro max is a huge upgrade for me who loves photography. The camera button is kinda fun to shoot raw in even thought I use a mirrorless.
And overall it feels very quick and the battery is insanely good where I just charge it to 80% and lasts the whole day
Nice Job. Refreshing to hear a different take on things. The world isn’t ending like so many would have you believe.
You so right!!! The the best honest review ive seen in years!! Thank you!
Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
Wow great point about taking a selfie with the camera button! For me, the best SUPER feature of the IPhone 16 pro max is the thermal envelope. Now the phone doesn't get so hot after me using it for a while. The chip has graphene under it in order to cool it, plus the battery case has metal around it, where in the past it used to be a plastic casing. These two things are making a gigantic difference in heat dissipation.
I just changed over from Samsung to iPhone 16 pro max, the last time I had an iPhone was and iPhone 4 😂 but I can say that I am loving my experience with iPhone, yes it took a couple days to get used to it but I really ain’t having no regrets switching at all.
Great video. Thank you for the positive review probably only one on the whole YT
Thank you so much for such an insightful (positive) video. Due to that so called reviewes(mostly negative sided videos), got so much confused whether to go for my 1st iphone or not. Getting iphone 16 pro max 512 gb very soon! Again thank you.😊
Great honest review
Thank you 🙏
Ofc if you want to upgrade every year, you’ll be disappointed, but for a common consumer the average upgrade time is 3-4 years which definitely pops out the cool features and actual upgrades in a smartphone. Never believe these tech-tubers, they are just here for bashing and views, and if you can sure go ahead and upgrade every september but don’t just expect miracles every year.
FINALLY a down to earth 16 PM review 👏👏👏
Extremely informative and Beautifilly explained. The way you speak sir very subtle and to the point. Ordered mine. 1tb 🎉 Keep making such great videos 😇
I’m coming from an iPhone 13 Pro Max, and the difference is amazing. You simply can’t be comparing new iPhones every year and be satisfied with the upgrades! Most people don’t upgrade every year more like every 3-4 years. Show me those reviews.
There are no bad flagships out there, and this is no exception.
that part!
i’ve been using the 18.1 dev beta on my iphone 15 pro max and 13 inch ipad pro and apple intelligence is awesome just working in the background just makes my devices easier to use.
It's less about the fact that there is no apple intelligence straight out of the box. It is the fact that everywhere you look they advertise iphone 16 with ai and that is the main feature to buy the phone for. Also, it is the growing trend of releasing products with promises not features - "get this product and will deliver everything we promise later...maybe...but give us your money now and hope we will keep our promise". Just to clarify, apple is not the only one doing it and they were not the first doing it I think Google might have started it. But, it looks like Apple embraced this trend wholeheartedly.
Yeah Apple definitly shouldnt have marketed the AI to much. But I get why they had to.
The competion already offers AI.
It is literally the one gripe that everyone has even a lot of the Apple users, as an apple user myself I do recommend that other apple users sign up for beta testing, as a beta tester you tend to get all of the apple software features ahead of its actual release up to and including a lot of the apple AI features, and while I was skeptical at first about downloading the software I can say the last year or so of being a part of it I haven't experienced any major glitches in it and when they are discovered they are usually quickly patched. Having been part of apple's iOS and Android's Operating System it is honestly one feature I wish android had adopted.
I got my first big iPhone, the 16 pro max, and I love it!
#max❤️
Amazing review 🎉
Thank you. Your comment made me smile. 😀
48 megapixel UW
Apple fix in the update
I'm so happy you're review ❤
Thank you so much
Love this phone compared to my old XS, was slow, freezing, blank screen, turning off, and poor battery, was extremely frustrating. So this new phone is a massive upgrade! Can’t wait for the AI! 👍👀😌👏🙌❤️
I think i will upgrade from iphone 11 pro to 16 pro max
Great viewpoints and I think its because you were the target audience for the 16pro max.
I agree. They are all wrong. I just upgraded from 15 ProMax 16 PM and love the 16PM. It is beautifully designed, great fit and finish, a delight to look everything about this. Totally worth it
Awesome review, Michael Cole!
Hey man, such a good content 👍🏻 really liked it. Could you also tell us what eye glasses are you wearing ? The frame looks fantastic !
The most noticeable to me was the improvement on the screen. Is better and larger, just a little bit but now pro 6,3 are on the regular size and 6,9 on the biggest one.
Also the corners have softer curves (the radius of the 1/4 circle is longer) which is more friendly to the hand.
But the button is a solution to an inexistent problem, it seems just a thing to sell more expensive Apple cases…
You are right I’m upgrading from an 11 pro so it’s a lot of difference makes you think that some if these RUclipsrs have a hidden agenda or something like that
I don’t buy a phone every year anymore, 2-3 years & im good, went from 12 PM to 13 PM Then to 16 PM, I wanted 120 hz screen or would of never got 13 PM, I do LOVE 16 PM though, this phone makes me happy that’s all I care about
Correct. The iPhone Pro Max is a superb iPhone, I love mine, it’s brilliant.
Great video. The dog and the cat are beautiful
In terms of evolution, I think Apple really need to look into the dual screen system (a large screen inside, and a normal screen outside). Not only to have a bigger screen, obviously. But also to be able to take selfie shots with the main camera (better quality than the selfie camera) while seeing yourself on the screen.
I have an Iphone 13 Pro Max. The only reason I see to get a new iPhone is a)new battery (back plate is a bit shattered so battery change is crazy expensive) 2) Apple AI. The main thing with the Pros is the better screen.
The reason why they are upset is the marketing tactics Apple is using Apple intelligent for, some stores even say that Apple intelligence is here, while in reality it isn’t “yet”
Thank you so much for this video! You are absolutely right ! This wave of hate for Apple and irritating RUclipsrs is insane! After all RUclips is owned by Google so it doesn’t surprise all the hate is being pushed and promoted and somehow all you see is how “great” Android is . Don’t get me wrong Android is great! I’ve had Samsung my whole life but now I decided to leave that behind and will get my first pro max phone and I’m excited! iOS 18 is simply beautiful. iPhone 16 is also beautiful fresh minimal design yet it’s not missing anything. I’m excited for my journey with Apple . I don’t plan on returning to Android anytime soon
Going to upgrade from XS max to 16pro for Diwali festival. 😊❤
This was a great and unbiased review! Thank you! And btw, you are SO handsome 😍 can I have you? lol 😊
Haha… thank you. ❤️
I currently have an iPhone 12 and I’m getting an iPhone 16 pro in the next week.
I keep typing that apple has an update coming that will fix any bugs ios 18 brought to the phones. Some people bash it without even knowing that every phone that comes out gets an update a week or two after its release. But right away they wanna compare it with other phones fresh out of the box. Iphone still takes amazing pictures and videos better than most flagships in the market.
Thank you for this. These so called 'influencers' mostly write a lot of horse manure. It's just their opinion, it's just that an opinion. All the negatives they have pointed out over the years, well I have never experienced them and disagree with them.
I have a 13 pro max and will buy the 16 pro max next year once all the bugs are ironed out. The 13 pro max is just awesome.
Upgraded from an 11 pro max, it’s night and day
The funny thing about display refresh rate is that your eyes adjust relatively fast to 60hz. In the moment switching from 120 to 60 is weird, but after one day using 60hz, you will not even notice you have a 60hz display.
Yeah its weird
I’m enjoying my 16 PM.
Zero complaints.
Battery life is excellent and I like the weight loss the Ti frame brought over the stainless steel frames.
I am looking forward to Apple Intelligence… mainly the long awaited updates to Siri and the horrible iOS keyboard autocorrect.
i heard pickles. hehe
Lmaoooooo
Yeah the mega pickle isnot what we expected
You're getting a performance boost, better battery, new button (love it or hate it), larger screen, and improved cameras-all at the same price as recent years. Sure, tech advancements have slowed, but in today’s inflating market, that’s a solid win.
I used to be a iPhone fan and heavy user. I started using iPhones back in 2015 and went to android for a little bit back in 2022. I went back to iPhone in December of last year. I got the google pixel 9 pro xl and I never had so much fun with a smartphone. So many features that are better than iPhone. I still have a iPhone 16 pro max and it is hard for me to use it.
The only shit thing about Pixel is the search bar and at glance you can't move.
I agree that it is a great phone and I'm coming from the Samsung s24 Ultra. This is the first iPhone that I have owned since iPhone 6s. I bought the iPhone 16 Pro Max 4 days ago. So far I would have to say that the Samsung s24's google overlay 1 UI operating system is much better than IOS 18.1. And that's not just my getting use to it, it is the way things are implemented. For years I have believed that iPhone was the most "user friendly" aka easiest to use.
But that has changed. Samsung's s24 Ultra is in a league of it's own. I switched to the iPhone because it will work best with the other tech that I have. (MacBook pro M3 pro, iPad air M1, apple TV, AirPods Pro, and now Apple watch). It's the ecosystem that drove me to change. Air drop, seamless integration, etc..
The 16 Pro Max is a very, very nice phone, but for some reason my battery life is not what I was expecting and not even close to what I got from the S24 Ultra. Perhaps I have something setup incorrectly that is draining the battery. Perhaps it is the Apple watch's cellular? It is brand new, I picked it up from the iPhone store 4 days ago.
Apparently the satellite texting thing and safety features are good
There has been negative feedback me personally I’m am upgrading every year
It's an amazing phone and will get even better with future updates. This week we will get ios 18.0.1 that will get rid of the bugs some of the phones have and that's just the start.
Yepp. Some bugs are annoying. but like said they will iron them out eventually
But ppl act like iphones never have bugs
@@devilkazumi578 it's not that they never have bugs or glitches in software updates its that they are usually less prone to viruses than there android counterparts, and when they do hiccup the bugs and issues tend to get addressed with fixes/patches sooner than their android counterparts. I literally have one of each and that is my observations anyway
@@devilkazumi578 Seriously. They are phones they all have small bugs when they are released just like any other android phone, and then they start getting updates and they fix it all. I don't believe the hype i try phones out on my own and i got the 16 pro max and i'm so happy with it i sold my s24 ultra.
what do you use for lightning? it looks very cozy
Philips hue
i take "boring iphone" any days rather than a green line, constant heat, battery drain etc. from Scamsung
4:15 8K is a marketing hype. It just generates a larger file. 4K with high bitrate looks better.
I feel very comfy here in this comment section. I love my iPhone 16 Pro Max but it hase some issues I hope all of them will be fixed in iOS 18.0.1:
1. Camera App crashes
2. Sometimes it is very laggy and has bugs
3. My screen does sometimes not respond when I swipe from the top left
besides that this iPhone is amazing but it shouldve been bigger like 7,3 inch
What about everyone else, no one wants a unfinished phone that is spent over a 1000 dollars
I do
Unfinished??? 😂😂😂 that’s hilarious!!!
You said something interesting, people who can’t afford IPhone Pro models has to stick with 60 Hz, regular IPhone Is as expensive as Pro iPhone, $200 Less is nothing for most iPhone buyers, most consumers that can buy the regular iPhone can easily buy the Pro or Pro max at least in the US
I love my new 16 pro max ❤
Refreshing and true. I love that Apple is inching toward giving us an amazing pocket video device. There are two kinds of RUclipsrs, those who believe they have an inalienable right to have their neurons stimulated by tech; and those who don't. In other words, the moody, whiny (often screaming) little children shaking their booties with their ball caps turned backward, and the adults. Apple is behaving with maturity, and the results are wonderful.
Great video. I agree, it seems very popular to slam Apple and iPhones. I think it’s because most people do NOT buy Apple products. RUclips channels are being toadies to that majority.
You're right these rich tech youtubers are bored because they are spoiled and get to have everything new every years but it doesn't reflect reality for the mjaority of us.
Influencers gonna do influencer things ;)
💯 % Agree 💪💪💪
How can you buy a phone that doesn't have the main thing in it,and not finish
Ai is not the main thing for me
Totally! I bet the folks whining about the Apple Intelligence and the new button will be back in two weeks like, “Oh, this button actually unlocks the secrets of the universe… my bad!”
What capacity do you recommend ? 256 enough ? For 16 pro ?
If you’re keeping the phone for more than a year or so, go with the 512gig. 256 isn’t enough anymore with the photo and video file sizes on these devices now, let alone the size of gigs being used by these new iOS updates like iOS 18. Apple intelligence will also be a big multi gig update. I went 512gig and feel very comfortable now with the internal storage.
I regret getting the 256gb, because I film a lot in LOG.
I make it work. But next iphone I will take more than 256gb
I just came from one video with dude complaining that the battery lasts too long
Haha… i think I saw that one. Insane