If you love taking videos, you should buy the iPhone 16 Pro/Max . But 4K 120fps takes up a lot of storage space . Be careful!
The best iPhone is updated every year, the latest iPhone Pro line. How has this year’s iPhone 16 Pro/Max improved over last year’s high-end iPhone 15 Pro/Max?
The SoC is now the latest generation A18 Pro.
This is a change from the A17 Pro on the iPhone 15 Pro/Max. The iPhone 16 Pro/Max comes with the A18 Pro.
Both have the same number of cores: 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine. The process rule is the same 3nm, but the A18 Pro is made with the second generation 3nm , and the CPU is 15% faster and the GPU is 20% faster . It’s a natural evolution.
The screen size has been increased to 6.3 inches (Pro) / 6.9 inches (Max)
It’s easier to see .
The iPhone 16 Pro’s screen has increased from 6.1 inches (2,556 x 1,179 pixels) to 6.3 inches (2,622 x 1,206 pixels) , while the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s screen has increased from 6.7 inches (2,796 x 1,290 pixels) to 6.9 inches (2,868 x 1,320 pixels) , making it larger and more pixelated .
The size and weight of the body have increased accordingly : Pro from 187g to 199g, Pro Max from 221g to 227g.
Battery capacity unknown, but operating time is extended
The larger body size means that the battery capacity must have changed as well . In terms of continuous video playback time, the iPhone 16 Pro went from a maximum of 23 hours to a maximum of 27 hours , while the iPhone 16 Pro Max went from a maximum of 29 hours to a maximum of 33 hours .
Wi-Fi 7 has been installed
The iPhone 15 Pro/Max’s Wi-Fi 6E is also a wireless standard with good performance. However, the potential changes with each generation. The iPhone 16 Pro/Max’s Wi-Fi 7 has improved communication efficiency and reduced latency.
Of course, you won’t be able to take advantage of this great feature unless you have a Wi-Fi 7 compatible router!
Mix camera control with action buttons
The action button on the iPhone 15 Pro/Max was push-only. The iPhone 16 Pro/Max also has a touch sensor , so you can operate it by swiping up and down.
At the presentation, the camera zoom function was assigned, which was very useful. Adjusting the zoom by tapping and swiping the screen was a pain.
Ultra-wide-angle camera upgraded to 48 megapixels
The main wide-angle camera remains at 48MP. However, it has been changed to a 48MP Fusion sensor. It seems that this Fusion is a sensor with high speed readout . The iPhone 16 Pro/Max can shoot 4K 120fps video , and it seems that the 48MP Fusion sensor is the factor that allows this spec to be achieved. I wonder if it’s a stacked sensor .
In addition , the ultra-wide-angle camera of the iPhone 16 Pro/Max has been increased from 12 megapixels to 48 megapixels . The resolution of 48 megapixels should come into play even when shooting ultra-wide-angle macro shots that get very close to the subject.
The Pro also has 5x optical zoom.
The Max series originally had a 5x optical zoom. The iPhone 15 Pro had a 3x optical zoom. Now the iPhone 16 Pro has a 5x optical zoom . I want to take telephoto shots, but I don’t want an iPhone that’s too big. Now is the time for people like me to be happy.
I’m really interested in the studio-quality 4-mic array
The iPhone 16 Pro/Max seems to have better microphone recording quality . With four microphones , it’s now possible to record spatial audio. This is likely to be an advantage of the iPhone 16 Pro/Max .
