iPhone
| Budget | Value | Flagship | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone | iPhone 16e | iPhone 16 / iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 16 Pro / iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
 |  |  | ||
| Features | A18 chip, FaceID, 6.1" Super Retina Display | A18 Bionic chip, FaceID, 6.1" / 6.7" Liquid Retina Display, Dynamic Island, 2 lens camera system, Camera Control | A18 Pro chip, FaceID, 6.3" / 6.9" Liquid Retina Display, Dynamic Island, 3 lens camera system, Camera Control | |
| Launched | February 2025 | September 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | From $699 | iPhone 16 - $799 / iPhone 16 Plus - $899 | iPhone 16 Pro - $999 / iPhone 16 Pro Max - $1199 | |
| Best Feature | The cheapest way to get a brand new iPhone | All around value. You get a lot for a smartphone and you don't really care about the pro features. | Pro features are really pro. ProRAW for photos, Log for videos, Spatial video recording, 5x zoom, 4K120. Those features are worth the price of admission. | |
| Verdict | The iPhone SE is a no-brainer for value. This one is a bit tougher since at this level, an extra $200 is not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. It could be Apple's strategy of putting the iPhone 16 on a higher pedestal and eventually set the floor for "cheap" iPhone. | With trade-ins from Apple and cellular carrier, you probably could own these for next to nothing. The iPhone is now a mature product that upgrading is more like a every 2-3 years affair. | With trade-ins from cellular carrier, you probably could own these for next to nothing, so if you want all the pro features that Apple can put inside in the palm of your hand, these are the best iPhone Apple makes for now. | |
| Next Expected Update | ?? | September 2025 | ||
The iPhone is Apple’s best selling product. It is a smartphone which literally help changed the world together with the Android platform. First introduced in 2007, the iPhone has grown from just a internet communicator, a phone and an iPod. Current iPhone line features a triple camera system in the rear, the front camera, retina display with HDR capabilities, Dolby Atmos sound, wireless charging and 5G.
The iPhone line-up has been updated last on a Apple special event in September 2021 and expected to be updated again in September 2022.
Current iPhone
Main article: iPhone 16 / iPhone 16 Pro overview
The iPhone is Apple’s amazing handheld computer that can do almost everything, but the Apple’s focus on iPhone are 3 things: taking great pictures, play games and be a part of Apple’s growing ecosystem. Here are some of the features of the iPhone 16
- 48MP main sensor. Can take do 2x zoom and take 4K60 in Dolby Vision HDR. There’s also night mode and do slow-mo upto 240 fps
- The camera array has been rearranged to enable taking spatial videos and spatial photos.
- A18 chip optimized for Apple Intelligence and gaming
- New Camera Control button sensor. It’s a solid state sensor that can act as both a button and a sensor. Press to click, slide your finger on the sensor to make adjustments
- bigger battery than previous generation.
Here’s the new features of the iPhone 16 Pro / iPhone 16 Pro Max:
- 48MP image sensor on the ultra wide lens. This is addition to the 48 MP sensor on the main lens.
- 5x zoom on the telephoto lens. This is equivalent of a 120mm lens on a 35mm film camera.
- A18 Pro chip. Fastest mobile chip in the industry with 2nd generation 3nm manufacturing.
- Camera Control button sensor, but there will be a 2-stage capture just like a real camera
- You can now capture videos up to 120fps in 4K Dolby Vision HDR. It also has log recording
- The images and videos can be capture in RAW format for later processing.
The next iPhone
For the past 10 years, new iPhone always comes out around in the September month. The exception was in 2020 when there was a global pandemic that basically restrict almost every human movement. Expect 2021 will be back on the same time table. Rumors about new iPhone features get louder and louder as September comes and we will update as we hear it. You can keep track of all Apple rumors in our convenient page.
iPhone Accessories
While not a requirement when using the iPhone, having these accessories will greatly enhance your experience when using the iPhone.
AirPods
While Apple removed the 3.5mm headphone jack since the iPhone 7, Apple does provide a Lighting-to-3.5mm connector if you wish to listen to a wired headphone. If you planning to listen to Lossless Audio on the Music App, you will need to use the connector for a full listening experience.
AirPods is a line of bluetooth earphones or headphones. Each of them have a specialized W-series chip to ensure fast connection to your Apple devices while act as a DAC to convert the digital signals to analog that you can view. The basic AirPods just provide wireless music. AirPods Pro has noise canceling feature and the AirPods Max is a full-blown headphones with a digital crown for volume control.
Apple Watch
The Apple Watch is a great companion to your iPhone. Furthermore, you need to use an iPhone to use Apple Watch’s functionality. The Apple Watch act as an extra screen for your iPhone and allows you to do tasks like answering messages, call people, track your workout session without opening up your phone. It can also work in conjunction with AirPods so you can control music (for example) by using your Apple Watch. Another scenario is you are wearing your AirPods and you can answer the phone with using your Apple Watch with out lifting your phone.
MagSafe
MagSafe is a new technology that is first introduced in the iPhone 12. Basically it is a series of magnets built around a charging coil. However, Apple added some communication component in the coils. There are a series of accessories both sold by Apple and third party that uses this new appendage. As expected, you can securely charge your phone using the MagSafe charger, attach a wallet or even a battery pack.
Cases
Of course, cases will not only protect your iPhone from falls and scratches, it also a way to personalize your phone to show to the world that while there are many iPhones in this world, this one is mine. 3rd party cases runs from the gamut from cheap $10 clear-coat to the $1000 Louis Vuitton Eye-Trunk.
Apple also produce their own cases that is made from various material like silicone to leather depending on your preferences.
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