iPhone 16
AppleReleased Sep 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Aug 7, 2026
iPhone 16 offers extended battery, swift performance, and a premium design with a dedicated camera button and Apple Intelligence support. The Apple iPhone 16 scores 84/100 based on 11 expert reviews in the smartphones category. Coverage includes reviews from What Hi-Fi?, Pickr, PCMag, and Lux.
Critics are split: our scores run from 68 (Kidjenius Medium) to 95 (What Hi-Fi?) — a 27-point spread.
Average of 11 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Long battery life(6)
- Fast performance(3)
- Premium build quality(2)
- Supports Apple Intelligence(2)
- Camera button(2)
Cons
- Dated display refresh rate(5)
- No always-on display(3)
- Inconsistent low light processing(2)
- No telephoto camera(2)
- Fiddly camera controls(2)
11 Publication Reviews
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The iPhone 16 isn’t a major upgrade over the 15, but its subtle picture upgrades and top-notch sound make it a five-star handset.
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The iPhone 16 is a tremendously balanced proposition and one of the most well-rounded iPhone models yet, delivering a best-in-class experience for the average user.
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With a fast processor, long battery life, good cameras, and support for Apple Intelligence, the iPhone 16 is the best value in the company's lineup.
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The iPhone 16 Pro represents a significant evolution in smartphone photography with its Camera Control, Zero Shutter Lag, and improved processing, though it still faces challenges with computational p...
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The Apple iPhone 16 struck an exceptional balance of quickness, battery life, and camera quality.
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The iPhone 16 packs great performance, strong battery life and a ton of Pro-level features into a gorgeous new design.
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The iPhone 16 may not look that different from the last few iterations of Apple's standard smartphone but it features a range of updates that make it more interesting than it appears on first glance.
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The iPhone 16 Pro Max is a brilliantly reliable phone with excellent audio and video features, but offers little improvement over its predecessor.
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With beefy batteries and the A18 chipset, these colorful iPhones have everything you need and not much you don’t.
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The iPhone 16 bridges the gap between vanilla and Pro models by introducing a refined design, faster hardware, and camera improvements, though it frustratingly retains the 60Hz screen refresh rate.
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