Should You Buy an iPhone 16?
Introduced in September 2024, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are Apple’s current flagship phones, sold alongside the higher-end iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are the right iPhones for most people, and now is a good time to buy. There’s an upgraded A18 chip that supports Apple Intelligence, a dual-lens camera system that takes great photos, a Camera Control button for quick camera access, and a customizable Action button.
If you’re coming from an iPhone 13 or earlier, the iPhone 16 is an excellent upgrade because you get the new super fast chip and Apple Intelligence support, but you also get prior model features like Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite.
For those who want a more affordable device, Apple also offers the $429 iPhone SE with older technology, the prior-generation iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus with prices starting at $699, and the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus with pricing starting at $599.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are Apple’s consumer-focused flagship devices with prices starting at $799. They are joined by the pro-focused iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which come with additional capabilities and features and start at $999.
As with the iPhone 15 lineup last year, the iPhone 16 family includes a total of four models. There’s the 6.1-inch iPhone 16, the 6.7-inch iPhone 16 Plus, the 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro, and the 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max. The Pro and Pro Max have larger display sizes this year, but the standard iPhone sizing has not changed. Apple’s iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus start at $799 and are more affordable than the higher-end iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.