This is one of the reasons I'm so obsessed with foldables: like them or not, they offer a true re-thinking of the user experience in a way that adding things to a slab can't.
@@TheMrMobile I feel like apple is copying windows phone with it resizable widgets on the Home Screen, camera side button and new Home Screen themes and colors
@@nimoy007 never said it was. But as a phone os windows phone was known for its wedgets and themes and side camera button on its lumia phones more than any other phone.
@@DCA_Phil Now that you've edited your comment to include several features, your comparison makes more sense. I'm still reluctant to play the " had it first" game. I used to say that about Android, but realized that Android is just as derivative as Apple. It's how each company packages features that makes it unique, but I'm not sure it really matters who did it first.
I have NEVER commented on RUclips before. I see your sponsor is clicks and that is why I am writing here. I have followed you faithfully and respect you and your opinions. Because of that, I purchased your clicks keyboard for my iPhone 14 Pro. I loved it - until it stopped working over a month ago. I have reached out to your customer service and it is, quite frankly, abysmal. They gave me excuses for failing to reply and now nothing. Please help.
9:07 my wife went from iPhone 12 pro to the 16 pro. After 2 weeks, In our nearest vodafone store, there was a base Iphone 16. For an experiment, I picked it up and gave it to her. She is not a tech geek so she couldn't explain it, but she said her iPhone 16 pro was so much faster. Once you use a high refresh rate display, you really will struggle to go back.
As Jon Prosser said, no one cares. Only the nerds like us care, even though I use Android. You go up to people and ask what's the max refresh rate, they'll say they don't know or they don't care 995,000 out of 1,000,000.
@@MK2EA Most people in that demographic tend to take a lot of pictures, don't necessarily clean up unnecessary ones, and get frustrated when they run out of space.
@@Mike-wp1mo Most people also wouldn't notice LCD displays or sub 1080p screens. Should they skimp on those? Most people work near a charger so let's cut the battery capacity by 25%! Most people use cases. Let's just use plastic instead of stainless steel or aluminum. See how silly this is? At some point you'd argue some things should be a given dependent on the rest of the market.
Apples and oranges. Everyone interacts with their screen any time you use a phone, but I don’t know a single person who still transfers data from their phone over USB. People buy an iPhone because it works well and they know what they’re getting. A majority of consumers don’t have any concept of data transfer speeds, and if they have iCloud backup then 128gb is plenty.
The Galaxy S20 had a 120hz display. We are approaching 5 years now where Apple has been behind on that feature. You can argue that it started out as a pro feature. You can easily buy a phone for 300$ now with a 120hz display.
A German tech RUclipsr I watch said, that camera control might disappear in a few years like the touch bar did on the Macbook. And honeslty? I believe him. It's a nice to have but the placement sucks and the control just doesn't feel right. If anything I use it to just launch the camera and then switch immediately to onscreen controls again on my 16.
Yeah, that's a possibility ... but I feel it's more likely Apple will relocate the button (or perhaps enlarge it). There's a lot of potential to be explored in a side-mounted touch control. It was fun to see HTC and Google try pressure-based solutions, but I think touch strips are possibly more likely to succeed. (Like I say in the video though, just give me half-press-to-focus 😄)
@@TheMrMobile I definitely would bet on Apple relocating the button further down on the 17. Press to focus not being there yet but a software update seems very strange to me 😅
@@TheMrMobileTouch strips or touch sensitive algorithms that can figure out where and for what the user is touching just like the trackpad. I was thinking the same. Better than people complaining about the placement every year
I love when Pixel 6A came out it was bashed around by all the people for having a good 60 hz display, but in case of Apple suddenly it's all about the average consumer not noticing things!!!
Theres a reason apple "stops" selling the 15 pro when the 16 is out.... Even at full price, the $100 more for last years pro is worth is over this years "normal" line
what a great review, small simple concise, highlighting all the parameters, so so well scripted, amazing. honesty, this is the best 16 review i have seen, great for consumers, great for just enthusiasts. the way u script ur reviews out make it feel like u have put the time and dedication to actually use the phone . adding that with your personality, makes it so awesome. absolutely amazing well done. waiting for the 16 pro one (need to make the decision to buy or not)
I just like your videos after the introduction , instantly. The style and swag you bring to everything is just scintillating.! Thanks being stylish and different in a monotonous tech review world! 🙏🏼😊
First things first, you are one of the handful reviewers out there that provides the source of wallpapers used on the review! Thanks for that. I did an experiment a couple of years ago and left my iPhone 12 mini (awesome device/size, crappy battery) for a Galaxy Z Flip 4. I loved it from the first moment! The gigantic inner screen, the build quality (not of the screen) and the form factor made me use my phone even less and enjoy life. But there were issues... aside from the iOS vs Android ecosystem, the battery was just adequate when it was new and after about 2 years i had less battery even than the 12 mini (at the same age). And worse, the inner screen is full of nicks just by my fingers (the screen protector peeled off after 8 months and i can' find anyone that cant replace it here in Cyprus), and i am very very cautious about my devices in general. Long story short, i decided to switch back to a slab and the best one i could have picked the last May was the 15 Pro Max. Sure is a big phone but it solved all of my issues except the actual size: big battery, iOS, and a very durable screen (compared to any foldable)... As for the 60hz thing, i really doesn't mind. My wife has the iPhone 15 and i don't feel that the experience is inferior when i am using it. Its a matter of taste i suppose.
Like most people, I didn't know I needed 120hz until I had it and tried to go back to a 60hz screen down the line. It's a deal breaker. And cynical as all hell. $300 phones have 120hz screens. It's the norm. The standard. 128Gb storage? USB 2.0? I'm baffled as to why you'd buy this with the wealth of choice available in this day and age.
No one is forcing you to buy it. If 120Hz is vital for you, Apple has the Pro for those people. If you think $800 and 60 are not right, move on. I won't explain why Apple does it, but there is a good reason, and one of the reasons is that Apple keeps taking 85% of all smartphone profits.
@@andyH_England LOL. You're brilliant, aren't you. Nobody is forcing you to buy it. Where do you come up with these GEMS? How can I possibly argue against that kind of reasoning? Just pay more for something that should be, and is, the de facto for the vast majority of phones costing half the asking price. We KNOW that money is the reason. Nobody is saying it isn't. Damn, Dog. Do better.
@@garronah Samsung sells the more expensive Flip6 with a 1080p display and I say the same thing to people that cry about no QHD, it is your money, your choice, so if 1080p hurts you, buy something with QHD! I mean this is life and complaining about it when you have a choice seems ridiculous to me. So what you are really saying is that what matters to you should be an Orwellian landscape of unrelenting “law of garronah”?
All the comments about the refresh rate actually comforted me, this cannot be overlooked, the infamous average user DOES notice it, even if they don't know what it is. Shout-out to that spot-on ending line at 12:12 and the awesome review as always, don't know what it is but I am engaged start to finish
My phone supports 120hz but I use it at 60hz for the extra battery. I can see the difference when swapping between them but when sticking to just 60hz it feels smooth. Jitters are more important than max fps. My moms phone, same scenario.
I dual wield an iPhone XS and a galaxy s23 ultra and obviously I can tell the difference but it’s not a deal breaker at all. Once I use the XS for more than five minutes, I forget about the higher refresh rate and vice versa. I don’t think it’s that much of an issue with software that fluid to be honest
Your thinking is appreciated and doesn't wanna put you off, but in all honesty, will never prefer to use the little keys over the good touch screen!! All the best and thanks for the video.
I love my 16 Pro, in part for the 120Hz display, but this is the closest Apple has come to making the base model more than good enough. That and I would've loved to get my phone in teal.
You notice the difference 120hz makes if you scroll text like youtube comments, try switching between 60 and 120, and it's very noticeable. The text goes blurry when on 60hz.
Michael, you’re a great visuals guy. Your videos are such a sight to see. But man, what you have to say about the products you review.. always a masterclass. ALWAYS. You have amazing writing skills. Unbeatable.
It's a little funny that you mention the desire to switch to Android at the end. I've been an Android user since the inception of the Xperia phones, but the arrival of the 16 made me switch to iOS. There's something about how well integrated the ecosystem is into everything out there that has its own little appeal. It's not even so much about the hardware, but the experience. Especially when traveling a lot. Apple Pay is more universally accepted than anything else, Apps have features on iOS that are simply missing on Android or heavily gimped in some ways, and overall it just seems like that when smartphone integration comes to mind with companies, iOS gets there first. It's mainly this that has finally tempted me enough to switch, and while I miss certain aspects of Android (namely on the multitasking front), I can't deny that my iPhone feels a lot more "usable" in day-to--day life.
I'm following you way back when you're still at Pocketnow with Jaime Rivera and all the I can say is that you age like good wine!🍷 You're going better and better and I'm so glad to see how much followers you gained all through these years.. More power to your channel Michael! Live long and prosper! ❤
Keep going Michael Fisher i’m so glad that I found your video because I want to buy also the click keyboard and have subscribe on the click site its not avaible for my iPhone 16 yet but can’t wait to buy it is the best product that i saw so far thanks a lot man!
I liked your discussion for the 60hz. I hear a lot of reviewers say it doesn’t matter cuz the average person won’t notice, and the other side being reviewers arguing how it’s disgraceful to even provide 60hz anymore. You on the other hand acknowledge that you yourself can’t really tell, but know others do. And you know what? I may fine it hard to imagine being in that perspective, but I know very well as a musician that there are people who are incapable of telling apart two very distinct tones. It’s just a thing that happens. With that said, I really appreciate your take. I am one of the many who can tell. I use high refresh rate panels on the daily. My iPhones and iPads are the only devices I have that are still using 60hz, and it’s bothersome but I tolerate it. Even so, apple has done a great job at making 60hz feel smooth as hell so it’s not the most bothersome thing for me during daily use unless I’m actively on my MacBook or Desktop.
I'd argue the electrically bonded glue is not repair friendly. Just use less strong glue and continue using pull tabs. Now you need to buy and have the knowledge to use another piece of equipment that may or may not ever be useful to you again
Man I love your reviews, your scripts are delightfully written and you've become so much better at editing and pacing your videos over the years that I like to watch them, whether I'm interested in the actual product or not. Been a follower since those early pocketnow videos and I hope you stick around!
But is it a flagship anymore now that there is a pro lineup? There can only be one true flagship and that's the pro models for iPhones and the Ultra models (or fold of you are into that) for Samsung. The others are just high end phones, but not really flagships.
@@alexandruilea915 ok then , even if we don't consider it as a flagship , don't you think a phone that is costing 799$ and will be supported upto 2030 , should have 256gb as base storage🤷 (Same argument for pixels)
I went to the store to try the 16 and I was able to plainly see how slow the screen appeared. On Android, I felt like the 60hz phones were better and I at least I had the ability to tinker with the animation speeds and transitions. I think we have reached a point where some average consumers can see the difference. That being said, the 16 series is not much different from the 15 series except for AI and the RAM (which I am sure, helps). I tried the camera button and I hope it gets better with a software update because it felt...finicky. The cameras are what we expect, so is the update guarantee. It is a boring update. However, Apple isn't the only company with this issue. Aside from foldables, phones have become stagnant
I have a 14 pro and a 14 plus. While using the phone for scrolling/launching applications the pros 120hz display dominates, however, while consuming content I notice much less of a difference. It really depends on how you use your phone with what you’ll see in terms of difference in display refresh rates.
Another well delivered review! Although tempted by the camera control, the lack of features dropping with the phone keeps me from pulling the trigger on an upgrade.
As a normie iPhone user with no particular niche “needs” like refresh rate or special cameras, I’m glad the base models are stepping up because this’ll only help their longevity in the refurbished market down the line. Still rocking the XS, might upgrade to the SE ‘22/24 later on, but I can see myself going for a base 16 in a few years because of the amount of features you get here. The foldables are still tempting, that nostalgic feeling can be a very strong factor.
The way RUclipsrs just say it is what it is when it comes to 60hz on base iPhones but I am sure if an android at that price drops a 60hz phone it would be international headlines
They're weirdly tough to capture on video! 😄 Will drop a kitty-health update on the Captain2Phones Instagram once formerly-sick Steampot clears her observation phase.
I actually use 60hz on my 120hz phone because it's either 1080@120 or 1440@60. But the difference is night and day, although once you get used to 60 it's fine.
If I hadn't upgraded this year, my only holdout to the base 16 would have been the refresh rate only for the fact I can notice it and it unfortunately does bother me. I could force myself to deal with it but it's a good thing I don't need to worry about it. It's really good that this year Apple didn't lock that much behind the Pro model which was honestly shocking. Seems like an anti-Apple move as is the repairability stuff but both are appreciated regardless. As for everything else, well it's clear Apple pushed this as the "AI iPhone", and yet their AI stuff wasn't ready for the launch day, or even the launch month. Hell, for as much as I love a lot of what iOS 18 brings to the table, this has also been an abnormally buggy OS update, seeing reports of betas bricking watches and iPadOS 18 bricking the latest iPad Pros. The iPhones seem to be spared from most of the bad stuff, but it makes me concerned as someone in the ecosystem of the fruit tech company. My anecdotes aside, love your reviews as always. Also really hope Clicks Gen 2 comes to the 15 Pros. Not guaranteed but I'd appreciate it all the same.
Should have made a double review with the iphone 16 pro because there isn't much difference except screen and processor. But it would take to long. Anyway as always nice vid.
Love the "Nerd vs Normal" closing statement! Also... maybe I missed it in a previous video, but what's the (Hasselblad?) film light in the back right of shot at 10:48?
These new iPhones look great as they always do. I currently have a Pixel 7 pro and I had pixels since 2020 so I don't know if I want to try anything new. I'm upgrading in April next year and the choices are tough.
I would go from my 13 pro to a regular 16 in a heartbeat if the screen was 90-120hz range. I get it, a lot of users doesn’t care. But the precision and experience of using a screen with higher refresh rate is very noticeable and must be hard to go back on once you’re used to it. Instead I’m looking at android again, because the pro 16s are expensive and incomplete.
I personally don't think a high refresh rate is a deal breaker *per se* . But its just that in 2024 not having it is a significant compromise. And thats fine, but whats not fine is a significant compromise in phone this expensive
Surprised how few people are talking about the AOD difference. Shopping for a new iPhone this year, and AOD is the single reason I'm opting for the Pro. The 5x and 120Hz are nice but I could take it or leave it. AOD on the other hand? Truly spoiled for me, turning an iPhone off and not seeing my wallpaper/notifications just feels like a waste of space.
120Hz being important or not, given how non-Pro 15 series users were left with no AI features, it's safer to be patient, save some more money and go for Pro model. I can bet that in near future we'll hear "yeah, but only A18 Pro chip can handle ____".
Been wanting Apple to do a galaxy fold like phone for ages. I appreciate apples approach to waiting until they think they can do it properly and a little less “cutting edge”, but I do wish they’d do it much sooner rather than later.
Ex-Apple technician here - those adhesive strips were a 🐶 to get out (and a hazard) if you didn’t twist and pull “just so” 🙄 I can only imagine the joy and celebration when this was announced 😂
Like I have said for all these videos, if you've never had an iPhone or an older model then go for it. But if you have the 14 or 15 then save some money unless you have to have the latest and greatest.
4:30 that's exactly what I said why did they place it halfway into the phone! put it more to the edge like every single camera does! you want to mimic a digital camera at least do it right!
After a careful review of other people on RUclips reviewing your clicks case I will not be purchasing due to bad reviews. The price clearly isn’t justified for the half work you put into it and seems like a money grab.
I got to compare the colors of the Iphone 16 today in an apple store, as until now every store had just the not-blue version out, which was a huge disappointment, in reality the color looks like Milka chocolate wrap ran out of ink, but the green-whatsitsname looks so good I almost bought it on the spot.
Ugh, thank you for reporting on the positioning of the button, Michael. I'm a die hard Xperia user, and was concerned with how much further up the phone Apple had placed it.
I’ve never used android. I’ve always been an iPhone user since the iPhone 5 but I’m one of those who’s been thinking about picking up a Google pixel nine just to dip my toes in the water.
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8:55 is the time code for the 60hz discussion
Apple haters love cherry picking specs to fuel their tribalist and tech illiterate circlejerk. 🤷🏻♂️
Don’t be silly Michael you know they haven’t even watched the video before furiously typing.
@@Eldaino999 You jest, but literally the most upvoted comment here was posted *before the Premiere even started*
@@TheMrMobilepeople are so ridiculous
There is also the reason of age. As you grow... You are less likely to appreciate or feel 120 Hz. Not saying you are old now.. Maybe...
appreciate you not rushing out your review together with all the other techtubers and doing it at your very own pace 👍 worth the wait every time
Quality wins over quantity. It just takes time.
Exactly! Always worth the wait!
That camera button is good evidence that companies are now scraping the bottom of the barrel for "innovation".
This is one of the reasons I'm so obsessed with foldables: like them or not, they offer a true re-thinking of the user experience in a way that adding things to a slab can't.
@@TheMrMobile I feel like apple is copying windows phone with it resizable widgets on the Home Screen, camera side button and new Home Screen themes and colors
@@DCA_Phil Resizeable widgets are/were not exclusive to Windows Mobile.
@@nimoy007 never said it was. But as a phone os windows phone was known for its wedgets and themes and side camera button on its lumia phones more than any other phone.
@@DCA_Phil Now that you've edited your comment to include several features, your comparison makes more sense. I'm still reluctant to play the " had it first" game. I used to say that about Android, but realized that Android is just as derivative as Apple. It's how each company packages features that makes it unique, but I'm not sure it really matters who did it first.
I have NEVER commented on RUclips before. I see your sponsor is clicks and that is why I am writing here. I have followed you faithfully and respect you and your opinions. Because of that, I purchased your clicks keyboard for my iPhone 14 Pro. I loved it - until it stopped working over a month ago. I have reached out to your customer service and it is, quite frankly, abysmal. They gave me excuses for failing to reply and now nothing. Please help.
That's really unfortunate. I hope Clicks can see your comment and start getting in touch with you about your issue.
Honestly 60hz is annoying but I'm more slighted by them forcing the USB-C port into USB 2.0 spec for the bottom two models. That's just evil.
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Even the cable included on the Pro models only supports usb 2.0 speeds, when the phone itself supports usb 3.0
It’s a little greasy of them but honestly I rarely transferred files that way even before I had a MacBook which mean airdrop is available.
I mean, is it? I haven't used USB-C to transfer files on my phone in well over 3 years man
9:07 my wife went from iPhone 12 pro to the 16 pro. After 2 weeks, In our nearest vodafone store, there was a base Iphone 16. For an experiment, I picked it up and gave it to her. She is not a tech geek so she couldn't explain it, but she said her iPhone 16 pro was so much faster. Once you use a high refresh rate display, you really will struggle to go back.
The fact an only 4 year iPhone didn't have 120 Hz display is stunning, I wouldn't go to Apple after that
I don't care what the rest of the phones is like. A nearly 1000$ phone with a 60Hz screen is a hard pass.
It’s $799
What an Apple joke !! 60hz in 2024...if Samsung or Google did this it would be highly attacked!
Chill bro, If you -1$ you will get 120hz...
The funny thing is you can see your lag faster than I can see smoothness. But you can’t tell 😂
As Jon Prosser said, no one cares. Only the nerds like us care, even though I use Android. You go up to people and ask what's the max refresh rate, they'll say they don't know or they don't care 995,000 out of 1,000,000.
USB-C at 2.0 speeds, 60Hz display, and128 GB storage is rough
I an apple hater but if i bought this for my mum she would not notice any of those things.
Yeah, people are really concerned about USB transfer speeds in 2024.
@@MK2EA
Most people in that demographic tend to take a lot of pictures, don't necessarily clean up unnecessary ones, and get frustrated when they run out of space.
@@Mike-wp1mo
Most people also wouldn't notice LCD displays or sub 1080p screens. Should they skimp on those? Most people work near a charger so let's cut the battery capacity by 25%! Most people use cases. Let's just use plastic instead of stainless steel or aluminum.
See how silly this is? At some point you'd argue some things should be a given dependent on the rest of the market.
Apples and oranges. Everyone interacts with their screen any time you use a phone, but I don’t know a single person who still transfers data from their phone over USB. People buy an iPhone because it works well and they know what they’re getting. A majority of consumers don’t have any concept of data transfer speeds, and if they have iCloud backup then 128gb is plenty.
Finally someone talking about call quality something I use my phone for.Thank you Mr.Moble
A phone for calls, who would have thought it.
Isn’t it crazy that this is seldom mentioned? 😆
Imagine calling people in 2024
The Galaxy S20 had a 120hz display. We are approaching 5 years now where Apple has been behind on that feature. You can argue that it started out as a pro feature. You can easily buy a phone for 300$ now with a 120hz display.
$300 ? 120hz can be found on phones below $200 and no I'm not taking about older used phones.
Apple will suddenly invent 120hz displays soon
Non tech nerds don’t care about the refresh rate.You tech nerds think that everybody else is the same as you.Let me tell you…..they are NOT!
@@Chardan001they have phones with 120hz just not the non pro model.
@@Chardan001they already did with the 13 pro/pro max
A German tech RUclipsr I watch said, that camera control might disappear in a few years like the touch bar did on the Macbook. And honeslty? I believe him. It's a nice to have but the placement sucks and the control just doesn't feel right. If anything I use it to just launch the camera and then switch immediately to onscreen controls again on my 16.
Yeah, that's a possibility ... but I feel it's more likely Apple will relocate the button (or perhaps enlarge it). There's a lot of potential to be explored in a side-mounted touch control. It was fun to see HTC and Google try pressure-based solutions, but I think touch strips are possibly more likely to succeed.
(Like I say in the video though, just give me half-press-to-focus 😄)
@@TheMrMobile I definitely would bet on Apple relocating the button further down on the 17. Press to focus not being there yet but a software update seems very strange to me 😅
You know you can launch the camera from the control centre since it has a shortcut for it?
Just like Force Touch?
Yeah they’re gone now
@@TheMrMobileTouch strips or touch sensitive algorithms that can figure out where and for what the user is touching just like the trackpad. I was thinking the same. Better than people complaining about the placement every year
I love when Pixel 6A came out it was bashed around by all the people for having a good 60 hz display, but in case of Apple suddenly it's all about the average consumer not noticing things!!!
1:29 - Holy crap I DID NOT KNOW that you can go through different inboxes by just sliding over your PFP. That's so cool.
Me too😂
Gotta love Gmail! Can do that on my android too!
I’ve been binge watching your videos. I’m at the Z Fold 3 review. It’s amazing how much you evolved in your videos! Can’t wait to watch this!
Great video as always! Very nice and surprised that you reviewed the base model!
Theres a reason apple "stops" selling the 15 pro when the 16 is out....
Even at full price, the $100 more for last years pro is worth is over this years "normal" line
what a great review, small simple concise, highlighting all the parameters, so so well scripted, amazing.
honesty, this is the best 16 review i have seen, great for consumers, great for just enthusiasts.
the way u script ur reviews out make it feel like u have put the time and dedication to actually use the phone . adding that with your personality, makes it so awesome. absolutely amazing well done. waiting for the 16 pro one (need to make the decision to buy or not)
I just like your videos after the introduction , instantly. The style and swag you bring to everything is just scintillating.! Thanks being stylish and different in a monotonous tech review world! 🙏🏼😊
You can't go wrong with MrMobile's reviews. Top notch, and always a unique approach.
that is indeed a big notch
First things first, you are one of the handful reviewers out there that provides the source of wallpapers used on the review! Thanks for that. I did an experiment a couple of years ago and left my iPhone 12 mini (awesome device/size, crappy battery) for a Galaxy Z Flip 4. I loved it from the first moment! The gigantic inner screen, the build quality (not of the screen) and the form factor made me use my phone even less and enjoy life. But there were issues... aside from the iOS vs Android ecosystem, the battery was just adequate when it was new and after about 2 years i had less battery even than the 12 mini (at the same age). And worse, the inner screen is full of nicks just by my fingers (the screen protector peeled off after 8 months and i can' find anyone that cant replace it here in Cyprus), and i am very very cautious about my devices in general. Long story short, i decided to switch back to a slab and the best one i could have picked the last May was the 15 Pro Max. Sure is a big phone but it solved all of my issues except the actual size: big battery, iOS, and a very durable screen (compared to any foldable)... As for the 60hz thing, i really doesn't mind. My wife has the iPhone 15 and i don't feel that the experience is inferior when i am using it. Its a matter of taste i suppose.
One of the most entertaining, intelligent and witty channels 👍🇬🇧
Like most people, I didn't know I needed 120hz until I had it and tried to go back to a 60hz screen down the line. It's a deal breaker. And cynical as all hell. $300 phones have 120hz screens. It's the norm. The standard. 128Gb storage? USB 2.0? I'm baffled as to why you'd buy this with the wealth of choice available in this day and age.
No one is forcing you to buy it. If 120Hz is vital for you, Apple has the Pro for those people. If you think $800 and 60 are not right, move on. I won't explain why Apple does it, but there is a good reason, and one of the reasons is that Apple keeps taking 85% of all smartphone profits.
@@andyH_England LOL. You're brilliant, aren't you. Nobody is forcing you to buy it. Where do you come up with these GEMS? How can I possibly argue against that kind of reasoning? Just pay more for something that should be, and is, the de facto for the vast majority of phones costing half the asking price. We KNOW that money is the reason. Nobody is saying it isn't. Damn, Dog. Do better.
@@garronah Samsung sells the more expensive Flip6 with a 1080p display and I say the same thing to people that cry about no QHD, it is your money, your choice, so if 1080p hurts you, buy something with QHD! I mean this is life and complaining about it when you have a choice seems ridiculous to me. So what you are really saying is that what matters to you should be an Orwellian landscape of unrelenting “law of garronah”?
All the comments about the refresh rate actually comforted me, this cannot be overlooked, the infamous average user DOES notice it, even if they don't know what it is.
Shout-out to that spot-on ending line at 12:12 and the awesome review as always, don't know what it is but I am engaged start to finish
My phone supports 120hz but I use it at 60hz for the extra battery. I can see the difference when swapping between them but when sticking to just 60hz it feels smooth. Jitters are more important than max fps. My moms phone, same scenario.
This audience is not the average user though. We are in our tech enthusiast bubble
@@lucioledizerot196 yupp. precisely... the avg user only knows his experience is better or worse, we know why so we need keep bringing it up
@@shakerChit's ultimately up to that general audience to make noise about the refresh rate.
I dual wield an iPhone XS and a galaxy s23 ultra and obviously I can tell the difference but it’s not a deal breaker at all. Once I use the XS for more than five minutes, I forget about the higher refresh rate and vice versa. I don’t think it’s that much of an issue with software that fluid to be honest
1:32 OK I had no idea you could swipe on that icon to switch between inboxes... Doh
Haha - happy to help!
"Pro" especially in its pricing, here in Europe de base iPhone 16 with 128 Gb costs 1000 euro, a ludicrous amount of money for what you get.
Your thinking is appreciated and doesn't wanna put you off, but in all honesty, will never prefer to use the little keys over the good touch screen!! All the best and thanks for the video.
I love my 16 Pro, in part for the 120Hz display, but this is the closest Apple has come to making the base model more than good enough. That and I would've loved to get my phone in teal.
Had all the Pro Max's, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15. Went with the 16 Plus this year, loving the much lighter weight and adapted to the 60Hz.
You notice the difference 120hz makes if you scroll text like youtube comments, try switching between 60 and 120, and it's very noticeable.
The text goes blurry when on 60hz.
Michael, you’re a great visuals guy. Your videos are such a sight to see. But man, what you have to say about the products you review.. always a masterclass. ALWAYS. You have amazing writing skills. Unbeatable.
It's a little funny that you mention the desire to switch to Android at the end. I've been an Android user since the inception of the Xperia phones, but the arrival of the 16 made me switch to iOS. There's something about how well integrated the ecosystem is into everything out there that has its own little appeal. It's not even so much about the hardware, but the experience. Especially when traveling a lot. Apple Pay is more universally accepted than anything else, Apps have features on iOS that are simply missing on Android or heavily gimped in some ways, and overall it just seems like that when smartphone integration comes to mind with companies, iOS gets there first. It's mainly this that has finally tempted me enough to switch, and while I miss certain aspects of Android (namely on the multitasking front), I can't deny that my iPhone feels a lot more "usable" in day-to--day life.
Apple Pay is just Tap-to-pay at its core but branded.
just ordered a clicks keyboard for my wife!
i love your voice, the way, storytelling. i subscribed. it is just so different. the type of shi i wanna watch while eating something you feel me?
I'm following you way back when you're still at Pocketnow with Jaime Rivera and all the I can say is that you age like good wine!🍷
You're going better and better and I'm so glad to see how much followers you gained all through these years..
More power to your channel Michael!
Live long and prosper! ❤
Keep going Michael Fisher i’m so glad that I found your video because I want to buy also the click keyboard and have subscribe on the click site its not avaible for my iPhone 16 yet but can’t wait to buy it is the best product that i saw so far thanks a lot man!
The way you make notions always amuses me. And that’s why you’re the best, Micheal❤️.
I liked your discussion for the 60hz. I hear a lot of reviewers say it doesn’t matter cuz the average person won’t notice, and the other side being reviewers arguing how it’s disgraceful to even provide 60hz anymore.
You on the other hand acknowledge that you yourself can’t really tell, but know others do. And you know what? I may fine it hard to imagine being in that perspective, but I know very well as a musician that there are people who are incapable of telling apart two very distinct tones. It’s just a thing that happens.
With that said, I really appreciate your take. I am one of the many who can tell. I use high refresh rate panels on the daily. My iPhones and iPads are the only devices I have that are still using 60hz, and it’s bothersome but I tolerate it. Even so, apple has done a great job at making 60hz feel smooth as hell so it’s not the most bothersome thing for me during daily use unless I’m actively on my MacBook or Desktop.
I'd argue the electrically bonded glue is not repair friendly. Just use less strong glue and continue using pull tabs. Now you need to buy and have the knowledge to use another piece of equipment that may or may not ever be useful to you again
Apparently my wife finally change to flip 6. Coming from iPhone 14pro. She do feels bored with her iPhone over the years
Man I love your reviews, your scripts are delightfully written and you've become so much better at editing and pacing your videos over the years that I like to watch them, whether I'm interested in the actual product or not. Been a follower since those early pocketnow videos and I hope you stick around!
Hear me out, Clicks but for clamshells like foldables. Making the front screen more usable. :D
NO! Clicks but in a slide out QWERTY keyboard fashion instead :^)
Hear me out. No clicks at all.
Just here to share my gratitude, Watch a bunch of reviews, as any phone comes out, but make my purchase decision and opinions only after your videos.
It should be illegal to launch a flagship phone with 128GB base storage in 2024 .
this is what we should actually be talking about
But is it a flagship anymore now that there is a pro lineup? There can only be one true flagship and that's the pro models for iPhones and the Ultra models (or fold of you are into that) for Samsung. The others are just high end phones, but not really flagships.
@@alexandruilea915 ok then , even if we don't consider it as a flagship , don't you think a phone that is costing 799$ and will be supported upto 2030 , should have 256gb as base storage🤷
(Same argument for pixels)
@@sv6180 i can agree with that, we should be getting at least 256gb from all high end phones
Why?
I went to the store to try the 16 and I was able to plainly see how slow the screen appeared. On Android, I felt like the 60hz phones were better and I at least I had the ability to tinker with the animation speeds and transitions. I think we have reached a point where some average consumers can see the difference.
That being said, the 16 series is not much different from the 15 series except for AI and the RAM (which I am sure, helps). I tried the camera button and I hope it gets better with a software update because it felt...finicky. The cameras are what we expect, so is the update guarantee. It is a boring update. However, Apple isn't the only company with this issue. Aside from foldables, phones have become stagnant
Man you put so much effort in these reviews. Your work is art!
Ok…. I’m interested in the click now. Looks much improved. With a 16 pro max that a looooong boy lol
I really enjoy and love your reviews Michael! Thanks for the hard work!
Clicks should be a MagSafe attachment not a phone case, so it’s compatible with multi generational iPhones.
I have a 14 pro and a 14 plus. While using the phone for scrolling/launching applications the pros 120hz display dominates, however, while consuming content I notice much less of a difference. It really depends on how you use your phone with what you’ll see in terms of difference in display refresh rates.
Another well delivered review! Although tempted by the camera control, the lack of features dropping with the phone keeps me from pulling the trigger on an upgrade.
Always great to find a new video from MrMobile Would love to hear your thoughts on Huwai's Trifold and Trifolds in general
So pleased I stayed with Android - none of this apologetic nonsense from Apple Corp. Great presentation as usual, really really good.
6:32 that burger is the size of my face. it looks heavenly.
As a normie iPhone user with no particular niche “needs” like refresh rate or special cameras, I’m glad the base models are stepping up because this’ll only help their longevity in the refurbished market down the line.
Still rocking the XS, might upgrade to the SE ‘22/24 later on, but I can see myself going for a base 16 in a few years because of the amount of features you get here.
The foldables are still tempting, that nostalgic feeling can be a very strong factor.
Your pov and story telling poured into every videos is always on another level!
another fantastic review. Using ambient mode in RUclips is a sin though lol
please make clicks available for pixel 😢
Returned my 16 Pro for a regular 16 coming from a 12 Pro I just wanted a new iphone with usb-c and upgraded storage.
This was a new prespective to me! All the best, MrMobile! 👏
Gotta love your reviews ! Keep up the great work!
You've been a inspiration to me for years , Thank you mr. Mobile
The line you said in the end of the review is so accurate..good review Fisher
Loved your last line of the review 12:12....the normals... Really good writing.
okay that wallpaper at 3:25 is better than any wallpaper in panels app
First-Class review Mr.M. Still want a foldable....but in an iOS dominated home....this (or the 16 Plus) will be the one to choose.
I really enjoy your videos, Mike.. The 60fps and so much time taking to explain stuff with cute English are delightful. cheers!
The way RUclipsrs just say it is what it is when it comes to 60hz on base iPhones but I am sure if an android at that price drops a 60hz phone it would be international headlines
Compromising both vertical and horizontal placement of the shutter button, this isn't very Apple like!
Watching this on my own Razr+ from 2023, love this thing
Ditto on the voice typing experience. It's the one thing I truly dislike about my 16 Pro when comparing it to my Pixel 8 Pro.
Tbh I always wait for your review of new phones to decide if I should upgrade from my iPhone 13 Pro Max. Tbh I’m still happy with it.
Amazing video per usual but how did I just find out I can swipe the icons on Gmail to go in-between inboxes?? Mind blown 🤯 thank you!
Your videos are beyond amazing you are so talented ❤
Love the cats❤ Should include them more in your videos.
They're weirdly tough to capture on video! 😄 Will drop a kitty-health update on the Captain2Phones Instagram once formerly-sick Steampot clears her observation phase.
@@TheMrMobile "Steampot"
That's just so cute!
I actually use 60hz on my 120hz phone because it's either 1080@120 or 1440@60. But the difference is night and day, although once you get used to 60 it's fine.
If I hadn't upgraded this year, my only holdout to the base 16 would have been the refresh rate only for the fact I can notice it and it unfortunately does bother me. I could force myself to deal with it but it's a good thing I don't need to worry about it.
It's really good that this year Apple didn't lock that much behind the Pro model which was honestly shocking. Seems like an anti-Apple move as is the repairability stuff but both are appreciated regardless.
As for everything else, well it's clear Apple pushed this as the "AI iPhone", and yet their AI stuff wasn't ready for the launch day, or even the launch month. Hell, for as much as I love a lot of what iOS 18 brings to the table, this has also been an abnormally buggy OS update, seeing reports of betas bricking watches and iPadOS 18 bricking the latest iPad Pros. The iPhones seem to be spared from most of the bad stuff, but it makes me concerned as someone in the ecosystem of the fruit tech company.
My anecdotes aside, love your reviews as always. Also really hope Clicks Gen 2 comes to the 15 Pros. Not guaranteed but I'd appreciate it all the same.
I LOVE that you called yourself out about the refresh rate
Should have made a double review with the iphone 16 pro because there isn't much difference except screen and processor. But it would take to long. Anyway as always nice vid.
Now, this is a tech RUclipsr with a product that's worth it's price AND hype.
Love the "Nerd vs Normal" closing statement!
Also... maybe I missed it in a previous video, but what's the (Hasselblad?) film light in the back right of shot at 10:48?
These new iPhones look great as they always do. I currently have a Pixel 7 pro and I had pixels since 2020 so I don't know if I want to try anything new. I'm upgrading in April next year and the choices are tough.
I would go from my 13 pro to a regular 16 in a heartbeat if the screen was 90-120hz range. I get it, a lot of users doesn’t care. But the precision and experience of using a screen with higher refresh rate is very noticeable and must be hard to go back on once you’re used to it. Instead I’m looking at android again, because the pro 16s are expensive and incomplete.
The most exciting thing about updating my phone is knowing that I'll be able to get Clicks, since there isnt one for the iphone 13.
I personally don't think a high refresh rate is a deal breaker *per se* . But its just that in 2024 not having it is a significant compromise. And thats fine, but whats not fine is a significant compromise in phone this expensive
The green shinola is marvelous.
Surprised how few people are talking about the AOD difference. Shopping for a new iPhone this year, and AOD is the single reason I'm opting for the Pro. The 5x and 120Hz are nice but I could take it or leave it. AOD on the other hand? Truly spoiled for me, turning an iPhone off and not seeing my wallpaper/notifications just feels like a waste of space.
IPhone 16 pro's refreshing new design...!
It looks the same
It feels the same
It IS a button
While the upgraded camera and battery life are impressive, it honestly feels more like an incremental update...
120Hz being important or not, given how non-Pro 15 series users were left with no AI features, it's safer to be patient, save some more money and go for Pro model. I can bet that in near future we'll hear "yeah, but only A18 Pro chip can handle ____".
Been wanting Apple to do a galaxy fold like phone for ages. I appreciate apples approach to waiting until they think they can do it properly and a little less “cutting edge”, but I do wish they’d do it much sooner rather than later.
Ex-Apple technician here - those adhesive strips were a 🐶 to get out (and a hazard) if you didn’t twist and pull “just so” 🙄 I can only imagine the joy and celebration when this was announced 😂
11:42 “You’ve got a potent package for those carrying an iPhone 14 or older”. LOL
Is that what Tim Cook tells himself in the mirror every morning? 😂
Like I have said for all these videos, if you've never had an iPhone or an older model then go for it. But if you have the 14 or 15 then save some money unless you have to have the latest and greatest.
4:30 that's exactly what I said why did they place it halfway into the phone! put it more to the edge like every single camera does! you want to mimic a digital camera at least do it right!
After a careful review of other people on RUclips reviewing your clicks case I will not be purchasing due to bad reviews. The price clearly isn’t justified for the half work you put into it and seems like a money grab.
That clicks footage was dope. I hope you get rich from it! Honestly the best RUclipsr product I've ever seen. Stoked for you!
Great review!
I got to compare the colors of the Iphone 16 today in an apple store, as until now every store had just the not-blue version out, which was a huge disappointment, in reality the color looks like Milka chocolate wrap ran out of ink, but the green-whatsitsname looks so good I almost bought it on the spot.
Ugh, thank you for reporting on the positioning of the button, Michael. I'm a die hard Xperia user, and was concerned with how much further up the phone Apple had placed it.
once they put a 120hz screen on the regular iphone there will be no need for me to even think of getting the Pro variant
I have 13 mini and will upgrade only when the 120hz can be found from the base models.
I’ve never used android. I’ve always been an iPhone user since the iPhone 5 but I’m one of those who’s been thinking about picking up a Google pixel nine just to dip my toes in the water.