I got the 6.3” model. It feels perfect in my hand, while maximizing the screen size in that comfort zone. I hate fumbling around with large phones. The Max is too big for a phone and too small for a tablet.
@ Depends on your use. If you’re not a heavy user, 128 is fine, but 256 is a safer long term bet. If you do lots of recording, you’ll probably want at least 512 to start.
I absolutely adore my iPhone 16 Pro Max, I got the 1TB model in desert titanium and it looks absolutely gorgeous, I have zero regrets upgrading from my 14 pro Max.
Another thing to consider is that since the Pro has a smaller battery, it will through more charging cycles in the same amount of time with all else (usage, etc) being constant... and with more charging cycles, battery degradation will be faster... so if you intend to keep the phone for long term, you'll benefit from the larger battery of the Pro Max. I went with the PM btw.
I agree! I have gone with the pro max in the past. But I am way past the cumbersome size and price. My next phone will be the pro (or another smaller version)
After having the Pro Max the last 5 iPhones (the 11, 12, 13 ,14 and 15) I went with the 16 Pro for the better form factor and I LOVE it! I can't see going back to a Max ever. I just got so tired of the monster phone and I have fairly large hands. Yes the battery life is not as good but hell everywhere you go these days you can charge if needed so thats not really an issue.
I bought the 16 Pro! I normally buy Pro Max, but I haven’t upgraded since 14 Pro Max. My 14 was big enough and I couldn’t imagine going any bigger. I like the way the 16 Pro feels. Yes the extended battery life would be clutch, BUT the inconvenience of that big phone fitting into my suit pocket, is just a nuisance per say.
This is the first year I bought the pro instead of the pro max and I’m seeing a lot of people in the comments saying the same thing. I would say the only reason I switched to the pro is because they got slightly bigger than last year and the feature set is the same between the pro and pro max.
I went pro over max this year due to the fact that the camera got all the upgrades unlike past models. The display is also 6.3 so it’s right in the middle and the battery got slightly bigger.
I’m so use to the bigger display. I have always gotten the larger phone since iPhone started making them, and now it feels weird to hold smaller phones. Since it’s all I’ve used for the past 8 plus years. I’ve found ways that make holding bigger phones comfortable with one hand.
I carry two iPhones for various reasons. Have an iPhone 15 Pro Max and on Friday launch day purchased an iPhone 16 Pro black 256g. Yesterday which was Saturday although loved the feel of the 16 Pro swapped it for a for a 16 Max Desert Sand 512g because that was what they had left in stock except for the Natural Titanium but thought I would do something different. At first didn’t know if I liked the color much but getting used to it. For the very reasons you mentioned is why I swapped especially the battery life. The 16 Pro seemed to lose charge fast about mid day. Thanks for the video.
I went with the 16PM but I may return it next week for the 16P. I love having 3-4hr more battery life but the size/weight in the pocket isn’t the best.
Some people forget that they buy a phone in the first place. They look how gorgeous max version is and forget how cumbersome it will be in their daily lives.
I’ve had my 2nd generation iPhone SE for quite sometime. And I’m finally going to upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro. I’m one of those people who uses the same phone for quite a few years. Buying a new model every year just seems unnecessary.
Glad someone has addressed the size difference in detail. Also tired of the bigger phones and downsizing from a Pro Max to the 16 Pro. I have big hands and reaching around on the Pro Max just takes too much effort 😂. Looking forward to my Pro and just something more manageable and comfortable I can use with one hand.
Black titanium 1tb pro max. I have owned every iPhone and this is my first black iPhone since the xs max and boy did I pick a great year for a black phone. This one is slick.
Update: started the morning at 92% ending the night at 52%. That was with watching a twitch stream with data for 30 min, social media use throughout the day and Spotify listening throughout work. So far, I’m impressed
I ordered the 16 Pro Max and supposed to receive it between October 8th and 18th. I’m going from 4 year old iPhone XR to the 16 Pro Max and I’m super excited to get my hands on it. Thanks for this excellent comparison and I was stoked when you did the battery comparison because that’s a huge issue for me with the phone I have now. I also opted for the 512g upgrade over the 256g to future proof it.
I have the 14 pro max and love the size. I don't have small hands so I can reach around the phone with no issues. I also have the S24 Ultra and that phone is the limit to how far I want a big phone. Even for me that phone is a little bit difficult to reach around the phone one handed, but I love that phone as well and have gotten used to it. I wear glasses so a bigger screen is always welcomed. I will never switch to a smaller phone. I am going to upgrade to the 16 pro max since I need more storage anyways.
I agree about the battery life on the 16pm it's really great, mine was charged to 100% yesterday morning at 6:40AM and then I used it during the day for music, took some photos, watched some streaming on twitch, instagram for about 2 hours, and now we are at the next day, the time is 5PM and the battery is still at 42%. Amazing.
To me, Heavy phone doesn't mean premium it just means heavy. I'm wrestling with the lightness and bigger screen of the 16 Plus and the iPhone 16 Pro. Always go with the Pro Max's but I definitely don't want a 6.9" screen and getting burned out on big heavy phones
This time I got a 16 Pro Max, it is my first time getting a Max. I was worried because I have pretty small hands but I am happy and love the battery life. My 14Pro needed to be charged a lot
Does it hurt your hand? I have largish hands for a woman but the regular 11 made my hand ache for the first couple of months that I had it- and it still will start to hurt if I’m using my phone one handed for too long.
You are without a doubt my favorite Tek channel. I love your balance of knowledge and humor, and that you’re an absolute goofball just like me. Keep it up man
I've had the pro max from 12-15 and this year I got the 16pm, but I returned it go get the 16 pro. Although the battery life was good, it was too big! It doesn't feel easy to use in one hand, and it would hang out of my short pockets. My 16 pm is on the way and I'm ready for a smaller phone.
I’m tempted to return my iPhone 16 Pro Max. The display is nice when laying in bed but it’s so big and heavy that my shorts sag with it in the pocket. Like you said, it’s also impossible to type one handed or reach much of the display with one hand. I’ll handle the regular Pro next week in-store to see if I prefer it.
@@ambiiefbabii12 Hey there. I’ll go to the store this weekend to handle the smaller Pro. I suspect I’ll just keep the Max but we’ll see. I’ve already decided to return Apple’s clear case and have replaced it with the black Torras 360 Spin case. Once you get a nicely made case that has a stand, it’s hard to go back.
@@Kyunayzen I kept the 16 Pro Max as I just didn’t want the hassle of swapping it out (and they weren’t in stock in-store). The wife has the 16 Pro which feels so much nicer in hand and typing with one hand is actually possible with it. I’d be happy with either one, honestly. One perk is the battery on the Max is very impressive and the display is so large that I don’t feel the need to use an iPad/laptop, so there’s that.
I bought the 16 Pro Max in Titanium Black. I have no idea why the other colours are popular but like the size of phone, it's personal. I will always opt for the better cameras. Let's face it, the big change may very well be with the iPhone 17, so those of us who upgrade will enjoy the 16 for a year or so and then move on. Kind of silly, since it is a depreciating asset but we geeks will be geeks!
I bought a pro when I had a job that required me to carry it around in my pocket.. but I hated the small size. Now I can set my phone down at work and the max is awesome. Loving the gold color.
I had preordered the iPhone 16 Pro in Natural Titanium, 1TB and filmed my unboxing on my channel! I'm in love with it! I've always got the max for years and years but the 16 pro feels so much better in my hands and it's comfortable to use as i use my phone for my day job and to manage my businesses. Highly recommend the 16 pro!!!!
I’m using a 12 mini to watch this video. Apple should have made a 16 Pro Mini.. would’ve been a miniature beast. But I do love my 13 pro max.. and prefer a large display. It’s hard to decide
i have an iphone 13, i prebooked the 16 PM on 15th sep and due to out of stock issues the phone will be delivered in mid October, the craze is real here in india
Easily small. Same screen res. Same cameras. Battery life is better than my old 13pm and I don’t have to “shimmy” or carry around a remote sized phone.
This was suppose to be my Max year but 6.9 hit that phone size threshold for me, 6.3 it is 👍. The problem lies with no 45 watt charging or fast charge. USB C and still no 45 watt charging Apple 😩.
After having the 15 Pro for a year I’m getting the 16 Pro Max. Most days I’m recharging mid day via usbc or battery pack. I can count the days on one hand that it made it through a day
I went with the 16 Pro from the 13 Pro Max it was already feeling cumbersome to me even though it was a great phone no regrets this is the perfect size I think if in 4 years they go to 6.5 on the Pro that would be a great size as well I think I will stick with this phone until then as well.
It feels like you're saying exactly what I was thinking, comparing these 2 phones together! I love the form factor on the iPhone 16 pro but I enjoy the bigger screen and above all the battery life of the pro max. I chose it at the end like you did!
I’m still using my 2022 iPad Pro which works like charm. I have always use the Pro version for calls and when I’m on the go while using the iPad while relaxing or sitting in bus or train to my intended destinations. To me batteries are non issue because I always carry power-bank with me anyway.
Since trading in my 3 years old 13PM, I picked 16P but haven't unboxed yet😂 One of my family members just promised me to swap 16P for 13PM if I don't like 6.3" size 😊 Update: folks, I am currently sitting on iPhone 16 Pro ( not Max) for last 5 days, my quick observations: battery drain is fast compared to 13 PM, camera control is gimmicky and it drains the battery fast when you use it for camera controls. I put my second eSIM ( work) that adds more drain ( as expected), Phone heats up under some conditions but doesn't become too hot or something. If you want to pull a day without recharging 1) turn off camera control button under accessibility menu 2) turn off always on display 3) change the refresh rate to 60 fps 4) change to LTE from 5G if you have 2 SIMs I get about 7-8 hours screen on time using it all day without recharge. I can still say 13 Pro Max was battery champion ( not sure about 14 or 15 PM as I didn't use them) Likes: 1. Form factor ( perfect !!! ) if you want perfectly sized smartphone, both men and women would pick this one up 2. All (camera ) features of 16 PM( except screen real estate and battery ) Dislikes: 1. Cameras control button which comes at cost of battery drain and 99% of users would simply swipe left on lock screen to access camera app and lets see how world does with it once Apple intelligence is out !! 2. Smaller battery ( can't you add 500mA more battery, apple!!!) 3. Apple didn't use Snapdragon x75 5G ( RF) modem this year ( would have saved battery drain which is a big claim from Qualcomm) 4. Speaker is mediocre, it's louder but audio quality is just normal, not a pro level. 5. Thermal control and this year's Pro color options could have been better! If I want to keep 16 Pro , will better buy a power bank with fast charging (wired option) to take advantage of 45w charging speeds ( not even sure power bank could handle such high wattage charging). With 2 SIMs and hotspot usage 16 Pro Max is justified with its bigger battery and thermal control efficiencies. Hope this helps your buying experience!
@@ambiiefbabii12 yes, I may switch to Pro max only if I need more battery juice based on my use case, as I mentioned I use hotspot on business trips very often and would like to make sure phone lasts longer in a place where I don't have charging stations/options. Otherwise I will stick to 16 Pro, as I really love the form factor. The problem with Pro max is when you put a decent case on, it's almost a tablet 😄
I've decided to buy Pro this time instead of Pro Max and at first it seemed to be so small. But now I'm happy with this size and my 14 Pro Max looks way bigger so I can't imagine trying 16 Pro Max which is more bigger
I came from the Samsung s21 ultra, I switch back and forth from apple to android every couple years, I like all technology and am not a member of a cult. I choose the 16 pro, I love the form factor, reminds me of my old iPhone 7, if I’m being honest I do miss a bigger screen! I’m torn though because I always complained about one handed operation and trying to fit it in pockets lol, I guess I just need to get used to it and accept the change. Even on the pro, I’ve been on this thing since 6pm and it’s now 1:48am and still have 53% it’s absolutely bananas. If I remember right the biggest offenders to battery life is screen brightness, location, being off WiFi. I’ve been home with a 25% screen brightness, I’m on WiFi and only allowed a few apps my location. I also didn’t setup Siri. Might explain my battery life. I’m impressed so far, I’ll still never love the apple window up top, but I do love how fast Face ID is, so it’s a trade off.
Thanks alor for your video ! It helped me alot ! I always have used PM but now for the first time i’ve got from my husband just the pro and i was a bit unsure unsecure and i had like a dilema because somehow i liked both sizes but still i was scrolling on youtube for something that i really know , maybe to convince myself for the max again but in fact I’m actuakky happy with the pro . It’s just to get used to it . I think I’ll stay with the Pro this year 😅
I just can’t get behind the size of the Pro Max and sacrificing comfort for a phone that lasts long doesn’t seem worth it. It’s unfortunate that the regular Pro always gets tossed aside when it comes to the battery conversation. Not the worst by any means but certainly not the best
I went with a 16PM at launch date from a 15PM. I always got the PM version in the past due to battery life. I was never looking for large screens. Now, seeing that the 16P does about the same as the 15PM in battery life and it has the same features as the 16PM, specially the telephoto lens, I am considering selling my 16PM and keeping the 16P, which I got this week for 100 bucks with 512gb storage. I got the 16P now for 2 days, and it seems to be right. What I haven't done yet, a test of the battery life outside. Will be done tomorrow.
Switched from the S24 Ultra to the 16 Pro and I have zero regrets! Big square phones are just too much for me, I’ll take something smaller and more accessible, even if I have to charge more often.
I've switched from the 12 Pro Max to the 16 Pro, and it feels strange. I think that with time, typing with one hand will start to feel natural again. I'm worried about missing out on more battery.
Absolutely absurd people pick the Max because of battery. Power is everywhere and these phones charge faster and faster. Throw it on the charger while making dinner and you have most of the charge back. If you choose it bc you want the larger screen, then fine - but because of battery is absurd.
My iPhone 12 can’t hold a charge for 2 hours. I’m on a horrible countdown every time I leave my house. This has left me traumatized and I literally just want the biggest battery I can get. (Yes I know power banks exist and I use them but the trauma remains)
People are concerned about the amount of recharge cycles that small ones have to go through and losing charge way earlier in the long run. For example if a Pro needs to charge midday and Pro Max doesn’t need charging for two days then Pro Max will have better overall battery health 3 years down the road in comparison to a Pro. It may become annoying for most of 20% of the capacity is lost 2 years in of the Pro and needing to recharge constantly because of battery anxiety
I am coming from a iphone XS Max with its 6.5 inch... i think with the 6.3inch 16pro ill not be loosing to much screen real estate yet getting a much more convenient size.. 6.9 inch screen looks gorgeous though not gonna lie, but regularly using big phone, also while running, and bigger size in pockets is cumbersome at times!
The battery is not a good enough reason. Everyone has chargers in their cars. Most cars even have built in chargers at that. Charge it on the go for 30 minutes here and there. No issue.
I don’t like how big the 16 Pro Max is but the battery life is too good to pass up especially with the new battery charge limits. That’ll preserve your battery. I just wished if they made it bigger. They would give it a reason to be bigger like for example, an extra row of apps you can have on your home screen, something like that smaller increments Would help and make it a easier pill to swallow and a reason to have a bigger phone
Lucky for me I enjoy both the size and the battery life of the pro max. Just too used to big screens at this point to go back. And the pro is ALSO a two handed phone for some of us.
@@GregsGadgets No mate. Definitely not British as you have Wales and Scotland. So it would be an English accent but Arun is a posh boy. But don't give up.
Age old problem. After my iPad died I decided to just get a bigger iPhone. Nice for reading, browsing and media, worse for pocketability. Better for battery life and easier to type, but harder to handle (one handed).
Honestly, on daily usage my pro's battery is at around 40-50% at the end of the day.. the only time where the pro's battery doesn't last a full day for me is when I'm traveling, but in that case the pro max wouldn't help either - I would need to charge it mid-day anyway. And since battery packs can be very small and fast these days - it's really not that big of a deal for me...
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hey
should I get the 15 pro or the 16 base model?
thanks
@@ricardocosta267 depends on the price of the 15 pro
@GregsGadgets in Portugal, I can get the 15 pro for 950€ and the 16 for 840€
What do u think I should do?
Tbh I don’t think it’s worth the extra €110, I would take the 16 (plus)
This is the first year I bought the regular pro model due to ease of use one handed. So far I don’t regret it.
Hows the battery?
me too! I couldn't stand the max falling off my hand anymore
Bro me too! I've always gotten the max, yesterday I opted for a pro..... and I love how it feels in my hand.
@@gebii- decent I’m not a power user but it makes it thru the day for me
Also went with the regular pro model after years of choosing pro max
I got the 6.3” model. It feels perfect in my hand, while maximizing the screen size in that comfort zone. I hate fumbling around with large phones. The Max is too big for a phone and too small for a tablet.
which storage is optimal
@ Depends on your use. If you’re not a heavy user, 128 is fine, but 256 is a safer long term bet. If you do lots of recording, you’ll probably want at least 512 to start.
I absolutely adore my iPhone 16 Pro Max, I got the 1TB model in desert titanium and it looks absolutely gorgeous, I have zero regrets upgrading from my 14 pro Max.
Glad you’re enjoying it
just scream i’m richer than u bro in fifty languages
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Yoo Smd nobody cares that you have an iPhone 16 Pro Max
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Really enjoy your video, thanks for getting us entertained, bro you have a great sense of humor! Keep it up and have a great day❤
Thank you so much appreciate it!
By far my favorite tech RUclips, 100% because of personality. Don’t ever stop!
Thanks bro
@@GregsGadgets I agree
It’s a big battery difference but I’d rather charge mid day or have a MagSafe battery pack. I’m over the big phones
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Literally
every big phone eventually needs a mid day charge too. Might as well have a phone that fits comfortably in my pocket
Pro Max always for me.I have chosen the biggest iPhone each year since they introduced it with the iPhone 6 Plus 10 years ago now.
This is how it should be. The MAX should only be a bigger version of the pro with no feature differences.
Another thing to consider is that since the Pro has a smaller battery, it will through more charging cycles in the same amount of time with all else (usage, etc) being constant... and with more charging cycles, battery degradation will be faster... so if you intend to keep the phone for long term, you'll benefit from the larger battery of the Pro Max. I went with the PM btw.
Might make difference if you plan to keep the phone for 8 years lol
Personally I went with the smaller size 16pro and I have no regrets. Big phones are way to cumbersome to hold and fit in my pockets
I agree! I have gone with the pro max in the past. But I am way past the cumbersome size and price. My next phone will be the pro (or another smaller version)
how good is the camera?
After having the Pro Max the last 5 iPhones (the 11, 12, 13 ,14 and 15) I went with the 16 Pro for the better form factor and I LOVE it! I can't see going back to a Max ever. I just got so tired of the monster phone and I have fairly large hands. Yes the battery life is not as good but hell everywhere you go these days you can charge if needed so thats not really an issue.
I bought the 16 Pro! I normally buy Pro Max, but I haven’t upgraded since 14 Pro Max. My 14 was big enough and I couldn’t imagine going any bigger. I like the way the 16 Pro feels. Yes the extended battery life would be clutch, BUT the inconvenience of that big phone fitting into my suit pocket, is just a nuisance per say.
This is the first year I bought the pro instead of the pro max and I’m seeing a lot of people in the comments saying the same thing. I would say the only reason I switched to the pro is because they got slightly bigger than last year and the feature set is the same between the pro and pro max.
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The 6,3 inches screen is the best size we could get
And you are satisfied with pro model?
@@dongadata4129 I came from to a 11pro so the upgrade is huge. I love it
Honestly I’m upgrading my 13 pro max to the 16 pro. I already have the 15 pro max for content and work. I do not see a need for 2 max size phones 😢
Thanks for sharing. Currently have the 15 Pro Max and am considering downsizing to the 16 Pro. Blessings on your day.
Doesn't matter how big a phones battery is if it's too cumbersome to hold
You're not wrong, but...
hahaha@@GregsGadgets but..............................................
lol I can palm a basketball it’s still small…
I went pro over max this year due to the fact that the camera got all the upgrades unlike past models. The display is also 6.3 so it’s right in the middle and the battery got slightly bigger.
I’m so use to the bigger display. I have always gotten the larger phone since iPhone started making them, and now it feels weird to hold smaller phones. Since it’s all I’ve used for the past 8 plus years. I’ve found ways that make holding bigger phones comfortable with one hand.
Got the Pro Max, my first one too on the 20th and have been enjoying it since!
I carry two iPhones for various reasons. Have an iPhone 15 Pro Max and on Friday launch day purchased an iPhone 16 Pro black 256g. Yesterday which was Saturday although loved the feel of the 16 Pro swapped it for a for a 16 Max Desert Sand 512g because that was what they had left in stock except for the Natural Titanium but thought I would do something different. At first didn’t know if I liked the color much but getting used to it. For the very reasons you mentioned is why I swapped especially the battery life. The 16 Pro seemed to lose charge fast about mid day. Thanks for the video.
I went with the 16PM but I may return it next week for the 16P. I love having 3-4hr more battery life but the size/weight in the pocket isn’t the best.
I was wondering the same thing because the PM is a huge phone and I wouldn’t want anything larger then my 15 PM
You won't regret it! The 16 Pro is much much much easier to live with !
@@leev2463the 16pm is barely bigger and not noticeable when held side by side. Same with the 16 pro to 15 pro. I think the perfect size would be 6.5
@@damiengambill7304 how good is the camera on the iphone 16 pro?
Some people forget that they buy a phone in the first place. They look how gorgeous max version is and forget how cumbersome it will be in their daily lives.
I’ve had my 2nd generation iPhone SE for quite sometime. And I’m finally going to upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro. I’m one of those people who uses the same phone for quite a few years. Buying a new model every year just seems unnecessary.
Glad someone has addressed the size difference in detail. Also tired of the bigger phones and downsizing from a Pro Max to the 16 Pro. I have big hands and reaching around on the Pro Max just takes too much effort 😂.
Looking forward to my Pro and just something more manageable and comfortable I can use with one hand.
How have you been finding the pro?
@@priscillawalker677 I really like it… no complaints
Black titanium 1tb pro max. I have owned every iPhone and this is my first black iPhone since the xs max and boy did I pick a great year for a black phone. This one is slick.
I ended up getting the 16 Pro. Loving it so far :)
Same here, coming from a 13PM. Absolutely LOVE the smaller size
Does the battery last all day?
@@LuizEduardo-zk9sg So far it’s lasting over a day. I’ll see more today though as I use it more at work
Update: started the morning at 92% ending the night at 52%. That was with watching a twitch stream with data for 30 min, social media use throughout the day and Spotify listening throughout work. So far, I’m impressed
@@ExistentialPerplexity I cant decide between pro and pro max
I ordered the 16 Pro Max and supposed to receive it between October 8th and 18th. I’m going from 4 year old iPhone XR to the 16 Pro Max and I’m super excited to get my hands on it. Thanks for this excellent comparison and I was stoked when you did the battery comparison because that’s a huge issue for me with the phone I have now. I also opted for the 512g upgrade over the 256g to future proof it.
First time to get the regular Pro 16 from the max. Never been happier
I have the 14 pro max and love the size. I don't have small hands so I can reach around the phone with no issues. I also have the S24 Ultra and that phone is the limit to how far I want a big phone. Even for me that phone is a little bit difficult to reach around the phone one handed, but I love that phone as well and have gotten used to it. I wear glasses so a bigger screen is always welcomed. I will never switch to a smaller phone. I am going to upgrade to the 16 pro max since I need more storage anyways.
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I agree about the battery life on the 16pm it's really great, mine was charged to 100% yesterday morning at 6:40AM and then I used it during the day for music, took some photos, watched some streaming on twitch, instagram for about 2 hours, and now we are at the next day, the time is 5PM and the battery is still at 42%. Amazing.
This has been the best comparison video I have seen for these two phones. Thank you.
To me, Heavy phone doesn't mean premium it just means heavy. I'm wrestling with the lightness and bigger screen of the 16 Plus and the iPhone 16 Pro. Always go with the Pro Max's but I definitely don't want a 6.9" screen and getting burned out on big heavy phones
This time I got a 16 Pro Max, it is my first time getting a Max. I was worried because I have pretty small hands but I am happy and love the battery life. My 14Pro needed to be charged a lot
Does it hurt your hand? I have largish hands for a woman but the regular 11 made my hand ache for the first couple of months that I had it- and it still will start to hurt if I’m using my phone one handed for too long.
@@dmarie5247 not really, I also don’t have much issues using it one handed which I thought I would.
That’s cause the battery health go down trick is to replace that every 2 years you iPhone can last 5 years easy
@@fabolousjada5070yeah man that’s worked on my 13 pro max that little trick you talk about . My 13 pm is at 87 percent original battery !!
😂😂😂😂😂 you are a troll buddy
I love the form factor of the smaller pro but to justify my upgrade, I too will be returning the 16pro for 16 pro max.
Greg throwing the phones down in the intro sent me 🥲😭
You are without a doubt my favorite Tek channel. I love your balance of knowledge and humor, and that you’re an absolute goofball just like me. Keep it up man
Aww thank you 🙏
Great clear review 🎉
Thank you!
I got the regular pro This year mainly due to stock, and also the size. It just feels perfect using iOS on a smaller display. So far enjoying it.
Came from a 15 promax last year, I brought the 16 Pro 512g this year love the size !!!
I've had the pro max from 12-15 and this year I got the 16pm, but I returned it go get the 16 pro. Although the battery life was good, it was too big! It doesn't feel easy to use in one hand, and it would hang out of my short pockets. My 16 pm is on the way and I'm ready for a smaller phone.
I love everybody leaving the pro max 😂 I have the 13 pro max and the 15 pro max for content. I am upgrading the 13 for the 16 pro 🎉
I switched from 13 pro to 16 pro max. I agree it’s not that comfortable to handle, but in the end I looove the bigger battery life
Glad you mentioned cellular reception affecting battery life. It can be a major factor.
I’m tempted to return my iPhone 16 Pro Max. The display is nice when laying in bed but it’s so big and heavy that my shorts sag with it in the pocket. Like you said, it’s also impossible to type one handed or reach much of the display with one hand. I’ll handle the regular Pro next week in-store to see if I prefer it.
Update?
@@ambiiefbabii12 Hey there. I’ll go to the store this weekend to handle the smaller Pro. I suspect I’ll just keep the Max but we’ll see. I’ve already decided to return Apple’s clear case and have replaced it with the black Torras 360 Spin case. Once you get a nicely made case that has a stand, it’s hard to go back.
@@georgewashington3012ahhh ok
@@georgewashington3012update ? I'm in the inverse situation lol
@@Kyunayzen I kept the 16 Pro Max as I just didn’t want the hassle of swapping it out (and they weren’t in stock in-store). The wife has the 16 Pro which feels so much nicer in hand and typing with one hand is actually possible with it. I’d be happy with either one, honestly. One perk is the battery on the Max is very impressive and the display is so large that I don’t feel the need to use an iPad/laptop, so there’s that.
Coming from iPhone 12, I updated to iPhone 16 Pro Max. I’m a photographer going towards my 80’s. The bigger the screen real estate the better.
Awesome review man
Keep it up !!
I bought the 16 Pro Max in Titanium Black. I have no idea why the other colours are popular but like the size of phone, it's personal. I will always opt for the better cameras. Let's face it, the big change may very well be with the iPhone 17, so those of us who upgrade will enjoy the 16 for a year or so and then move on. Kind of silly, since it is a depreciating asset but we geeks will be geeks!
I bought a pro when I had a job that required me to carry it around in my pocket.. but I hated the small size. Now I can set my phone down at work and the max is awesome. Loving the gold color.
Great review!!!😮😊
I had preordered the iPhone 16 Pro in Natural Titanium, 1TB and filmed my unboxing on my channel! I'm in love with it! I've always got the max for years and years but the 16 pro feels so much better in my hands and it's comfortable to use as i use my phone for my day job and to manage my businesses. Highly recommend the 16 pro!!!!
I’m using a 12 mini to watch this video. Apple should have made a 16 Pro Mini.. would’ve been a miniature beast. But I do love my 13 pro max.. and prefer a large display. It’s hard to decide
I can't decide whether I'll get Pro or Pro Max, I think 6.3 is the perfect size for me, but the batter life difference is rather large
Nice intro, thanks for the info
4:21 oh god no, iPhone 16 pro max mini sounds like something out of an iPhone naming parody.
i have an iphone 13, i prebooked the 16 PM on 15th sep and due to out of stock issues the phone will be delivered in mid October, the craze is real here in india
This is torture! im confused i loove the big pro max but i like the compact pro!
Me too!
Loved your opening. Big Star Wars fan. You done good!1
Haha thanks
Easily small. Same screen res. Same cameras. Battery life is better than my old 13pm and I don’t have to “shimmy” or carry around a remote sized phone.
This was suppose to be my Max year but 6.9 hit that phone size threshold for me, 6.3 it is 👍. The problem lies with no 45 watt charging or fast charge. USB C and still no 45 watt charging Apple 😩.
Apple said we can use 30W+ chargers in their website.
After having the 15 Pro for a year I’m getting the 16 Pro Max. Most days I’m recharging mid day via usbc or battery pack. I can count the days on one hand that it made it through a day
Just purchased a iPhone 16 pro black . I don’t need to walk around with giant phone. I got my IPad for that .
I went with the 16 Pro from the 13 Pro Max it was already feeling cumbersome to me even though it was a great phone no regrets this is the perfect size I think if in 4 years they go to 6.5 on the Pro that would be a great size as well I think I will stick with this phone until then as well.
How is battery compared to 13 PM?
I recommend the smaller iPhone with a iPad Mini combo.
Haha love the intro Greg!!
Thanks lol
I do so many different things with my phone I got the Pro Max again after evaluating the one my son got yesterday. Discounts this year are huge!
Who uses their phone more than 8 hours a day on average? If you do you got more problems than battery life.
How long does a single charge last you?
Remember people are working off there phones so there running gig apps throughout the day
I use mine that much. My life is amazing
A valid point
It feels like you're saying exactly what I was thinking, comparing these 2 phones together! I love the form factor on the iPhone 16 pro but I enjoy the bigger screen and above all the battery life of the pro max. I chose it at the end like you did!
I bought the 16 pro max. It’s a BEAST! I love it
How is the battery 🔋 life
I bought an iPhone 16 Pro Max for myself and an iPhone 16 Pro for my wife both with 256 gig of memory my wife does not like the bigger size
How's 16 pro battery?
Have you been facing any significant differences?
We are completely opposite, because she puts the pro max in her purse and I have to put my phone in a pocket.
Ew
I’m still using my 2022 iPad Pro which works like charm. I have always use the Pro version for calls and when I’m on the go while using the iPad while relaxing or sitting in bus or train to my intended destinations. To me batteries are non issue because I always carry power-bank with me anyway.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Since trading in my 3 years old 13PM, I picked 16P but haven't unboxed yet😂 One of my family members just promised me to swap 16P for 13PM if I don't like 6.3" size 😊
Update: folks, I am currently sitting on iPhone 16 Pro ( not Max) for last 5 days, my quick observations: battery drain is fast compared to 13 PM, camera control is gimmicky and it drains the battery fast when you use it for camera controls. I put my second eSIM ( work) that adds more drain ( as expected), Phone heats up under some conditions but doesn't become too hot or something. If you want to pull a day without recharging 1) turn off camera control button under accessibility menu 2) turn off always on display 3) change the refresh rate to 60 fps 4) change to LTE from 5G if you have 2 SIMs
I get about 7-8 hours screen on time using it all day without recharge. I can still say 13 Pro Max was battery champion ( not sure about 14 or 15 PM as I didn't use them)
Likes:
1. Form factor ( perfect !!! ) if you want perfectly sized smartphone, both men and women would pick this one up
2. All (camera ) features of 16 PM( except screen real estate and battery )
Dislikes:
1. Cameras control button which comes at cost of battery drain and 99% of users would simply swipe left on lock screen to access camera app and lets see how world does with it once Apple intelligence is out !!
2. Smaller battery ( can't you add 500mA more battery, apple!!!)
3. Apple didn't use Snapdragon x75 5G ( RF) modem this year ( would have saved battery drain which is a big claim from Qualcomm)
4. Speaker is mediocre, it's louder but audio quality is just normal, not a pro level.
5. Thermal control and this year's Pro color options could have been better!
If I want to keep 16 Pro , will better buy a power bank with fast charging (wired option) to take advantage of 45w charging speeds ( not even sure power bank could handle such high wattage charging).
With 2 SIMs and hotspot usage 16 Pro Max is justified with its bigger battery and thermal control efficiencies.
Hope this helps your buying experience!
Update
@@ambiiefbabii12 Done
@@newsnetworkz oh wow I see the update thanks. Do you think you will go to the pro max considering all the pro 16 cons?
@@ambiiefbabii12 yes, I may switch to Pro max only if I need more battery juice based on my use case, as I mentioned I use hotspot on business trips very often and would like to make sure phone lasts longer in a place where I don't have charging stations/options. Otherwise I will stick to 16 Pro, as I really love the form factor. The problem with Pro max is when you put a decent case on, it's almost a tablet 😄
@@newsnetworkz that’s true!! Thanks so much for the update
I’m planning on getting a iPhone 16 Pro Max soon. That battery life is so much better than my 14 Pro Max.
Good feedback 🎉🎉🎉
I've decided to buy Pro this time instead of Pro Max and at first it seemed to be so small. But now I'm happy with this size and my 14 Pro Max looks way bigger so I can't imagine trying 16 Pro Max which is more bigger
i went with the 16 Pro. The smaller physical size without having to sacrifice 5x optical zoom is what won me over.
I came from the Samsung s21 ultra, I switch back and forth from apple to android every couple years, I like all technology and am not a member of a cult. I choose the 16 pro, I love the form factor, reminds me of my old iPhone 7, if I’m being honest I do miss a bigger screen! I’m torn though because I always complained about one handed operation and trying to fit it in pockets lol, I guess I just need to get used to it and accept the change. Even on the pro, I’ve been on this thing since 6pm and it’s now 1:48am and still have 53% it’s absolutely bananas. If I remember right the biggest offenders to battery life is screen brightness, location, being off WiFi. I’ve been home with a 25% screen brightness, I’m on WiFi and only allowed a few apps my location. I also didn’t setup Siri. Might explain my battery life. I’m impressed so far, I’ll still never love the apple window up top, but I do love how fast Face ID is, so it’s a trade off.
Thanks alor for your video ! It helped me alot ! I always have used PM but now for the first time i’ve got from my husband just the pro and i was a bit unsure unsecure and i had like a dilema because somehow i liked both sizes but still i was scrolling on youtube for something that i really know , maybe to convince myself for the max again but in fact I’m actuakky happy with the pro . It’s just to get used to it . I think I’ll stay with the Pro this year 😅
I just can’t get behind the size of the Pro Max and sacrificing comfort for a phone that lasts long doesn’t seem worth it. It’s unfortunate that the regular Pro always gets tossed aside when it comes to the battery conversation. Not the worst by any means but certainly not the best
I went with a 16PM at launch date from a 15PM. I always got the PM version in the past due to battery life. I was never looking for large screens. Now, seeing that the 16P does about the same as the 15PM in battery life and it has the same features as the 16PM, specially the telephoto lens, I am considering selling my 16PM and keeping the 16P, which I got this week for 100 bucks with 512gb storage. I got the 16P now for 2 days, and it seems to be right. What I haven't done yet, a test of the battery life outside. Will be done tomorrow.
Switched from the S24 Ultra to the 16 Pro and I have zero regrets! Big square phones are just too much for me, I’ll take something smaller and more accessible, even if I have to charge more often.
i got the 16 Pro max gold 1TB Model with its Super large battery of 4,685 Mah no wondering it's the best battery ever I enjoyed the video
I purchased the iphone 16 Pro Max this past Thursday. Desert Titanium. Upgrading from the iphone 15 Pro Max
I'm recently going back to 6.1 screen phone and love it.
Good luck slapping a case on the 6.9 Pro Max. Our biggest iphone ever.
I've switched from the 12 Pro Max to the 16 Pro, and it feels strange. I think that with time, typing with one hand will start to feel natural again. I'm worried about missing out on more battery.
Went with the pro max for screen size. I work on music so having the extra real estate will make editing and whatnot sooooo muuuuuch better.
Bro's intro is best i went back twice
Yep getting the pro max. Can’t wait for an all day battery life experience
Exactly the same. I think the 6.3 is probably the optimal size but I want better battery and for that reason I’m getting the pro max
Absolutely absurd people pick the Max because of battery. Power is everywhere and these phones charge faster and faster. Throw it on the charger while making dinner and you have most of the charge back. If you choose it bc you want the larger screen, then fine - but because of battery is absurd.
It’s absurd that u think it’s absurd. Jk, I’m bored.
Absolutely absurd that you think it’s absurd because of that.Everybody is different with their choices 🙄
My iPhone 12 can’t hold a charge for 2 hours. I’m on a horrible countdown every time I leave my house. This has left me traumatized and I literally just want the biggest battery I can get.
(Yes I know power banks exist and I use them but the trauma remains)
People are concerned about the amount of recharge cycles that small ones have to go through and losing charge way earlier in the long run. For example if a Pro needs to charge midday and Pro Max doesn’t need charging for two days then Pro Max will have better overall battery health 3 years down the road in comparison to a Pro. It may become annoying for most of 20% of the capacity is lost 2 years in of the Pro and needing to recharge constantly because of battery anxiety
@@madpuri Battery anxiety eh? What a sad world some people live in.How did people survive before mobile phones? 🙄
I am coming from a iphone XS Max with its 6.5 inch... i think with the 6.3inch 16pro ill not be loosing to much screen real estate yet getting a much more convenient size.. 6.9 inch screen looks gorgeous though not gonna lie, but regularly using big phone, also while running, and bigger size in pockets is cumbersome at times!
The battery is not a good enough reason. Everyone has chargers in their cars. Most cars even have built in chargers at that. Charge it on the go for 30 minutes here and there. No issue.
My drive to work is 50 minutes each way and I have a magsafe charger in the car. I also have a magsafe charger at my desk.
I just couldn’t handle the 16 pro max, and was already having trouble handling my 13 pro max, so I just went 16 pro 256 this time
How is the battery? Are there any heating issues?
I don’t like how big the 16 Pro Max is but the battery life is too good to pass up especially with the new battery charge limits. That’ll preserve your battery. I just wished if they made it bigger. They would give it a reason to be bigger like for example, an extra row of apps you can have on your home screen, something like that smaller increments
Would help and make it a easier pill to swallow and a reason to have a bigger phone
I got the Pro max, coming from 13 pro, my main reason to get the PM was the battery and I really like the larger display
0.6 of an inch isn’t much to sacrifice battery by going with the pro. I’ll take the max with bigger battery as usual.
Finally someone with honesty 😮
Lucky for me I enjoy both the size and the battery life of the pro max. Just too used to big screens at this point to go back. And the pro is ALSO a two handed phone for some of us.
As a Brit, I approve of Greg's British accent attempt 😂
Definitely not Arun's accent.
@@Buzza235it sounds exactly like him!
@@GregsGadgets No mate. Definitely not British as you have Wales and Scotland. So it would be an English accent but Arun is a posh boy. But don't give up.
Age old problem. After my iPad died I decided to just get a bigger iPhone. Nice for reading, browsing and media, worse for pocketability. Better for battery life and easier to type, but harder to handle (one handed).
Honestly, on daily usage my pro's battery is at around 40-50% at the end of the day.. the only time where the pro's battery doesn't last a full day for me is when I'm traveling, but in that case the pro max wouldn't help either - I would need to charge it mid-day anyway. And since battery packs can be very small and fast these days - it's really not that big of a deal for me...