On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, a select group of media outlets and YouTube creators shared their initial impressions of the two phones. IPhone 16 And the iPhone 16 Plus, highlighting many of the gradual and noticeable updates in it. In this article, we highlight what some reviewers from one of the global technical sites mentioned, and what they said about the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.


Key new features in brief

Key new features in the iPhone 16 series include:

A18 chip: Provides improved performance and supports feature Apple Intelligence.

◉ Faster Charging: Improve charging speed to provide a better user experience.

Actions button (Action Button): A customizable button that replaces the traditional mute switch.

◉ Improved Ultra Wide Camera: Now supports macro photography for the first time on a standard iPhone model.

◉ Improved Photographic Styles: Redesigned how the camera handles skin tones, shadows, and highlights in real time.

camera control button (Camera Control): An all-new button provides better control over shooting.

Graphic Design

From iPhoneIslam.com, two blue iPhone 16s, seen from the side and back angles, highlighting the buttons, dual-camera setup, and sleek design. The text “iPhone 16” is displayed above them. The full launch of these stunning devices reinforces everything the new release is about to achieve in September.

The iPhone 16 retains a similar design to its predecessor, the iPhone 15, with some notable improvements:

◉ More vibrant colors: New options include Ultramarine, Pink, and Teal.

◉ Redesigned camera arrangement: The arrangement has been changed from the previous diagonal design to vertical, allowing for spatial photo and video capture for the Vision Pro glasses.

John Velasco of Tom's Guide says:

“The iPhone 16 has a sleeker, more attractive look than the iPhone 16 Pro models, which is a shame, because I would have liked to see these bold colors on the Pro models as well. I also like how the color shows on the back glass on the Ultramarine Blue iPhone I’m reviewing, which pops out nicely when viewed from the right angle. I also like the small details like the color of the outer camera bezel, which creates a strong contrast and serves as an accent color to the overall design of the phone.”


Action button and camera control button

Among the notable additions in the iPhone 16 is the introduction of the action button and the camera control button:

◉ Action Button: A customizable button replaces the traditional mute switch, giving users the flexibility to assign different functions such as starting voice memos or running shortcuts.

◉ Camera control button: A new capacitive button located on the right side of the device, which simulates the actual shutter or shooting button and contains many gestures to adjust settings such as zoom, exposure, and others.

John Velasco of Tom's Guide says:

“The camera button is located on the right side of the iPhone 16 and can recognize how much pressure it has been applied, mimicking the physical shutter button typically found on today’s best mirrorless cameras. I also like that the camera button can recognize swipes to change certain settings, like zoom controls, exposure adjustment, and more, all by pressing down slightly on the camera button and swiping my finger left or right. While it may take some getting used to, it’s a step in the right direction to integrate the iPhone’s photography capabilities and make it feel more like a camera.”


Apple Intelligence

From iPhoneIslam.com, a promotional image featuring five different iPhone models with various apps and features displayed on their screens under the title "Apple Intelligence: Tech News"

One of the key features of the iPhone 16 is support for Apple Intelligence. While many of these features are still in development and will come with future updates, the A18 chip forms the foundation for the phone’s ability to handle these AI tools, providing improvements in performance, battery efficiency, and overall user experience.

John Velasco of Tom's Guide says:

“I think it’s a shame that the iPhone 16 will arrive without Apple’s AI features. I’ve been using Apple’s AI features with a developer beta, which is still in development. But I think it’s safe to conclude that Apple’s AI will usher in a new era for the iPhone because of how useful these new capabilities are. I’ve already highlighted some of my favorite Apple AI features, like how Siri is more conversational than ever and how powerful and useful Photo Clean Up is for editing photos with the help of generative AI.”


Camera improvements

The iPhone 16 brings several major camera improvements, including:

◉ Improved Ultra Wide Camera: Now supports macro photography for the first time on a standard iPhone model.

◉ Improved shooting modes: Apple has redesigned how the camera handles skin tones, shadows, and highlights in real time.

John Velasco of Tom's Guide says:

“In addition to its usefulness, the iPhone 16 finally gains the ability to take proper macro photos thanks to its revamped Ultra Wide camera. I’ve taken several close-up photos of different types of flowers and I can’t tell you how incredibly good they are. You can get closer to your subjects than ever before and get unprecedented detail.”


Conclusion

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus represent a major step forward in smartphones, bringing many features that were previously exclusive to the Pro models to a wider range of users. With notable camera improvements, the addition of the Action button and camera control button, and upcoming Apple Intelligence features, Apple seems to be aiming to deliver a more advanced and integrated user experience.

However, the delay in launching some of Apple’s smart features may be disappointing for some users looking to take advantage of the latest AI technology right away. But with the promise of future updates, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus appear to be laying the foundation for an exciting future in smartphones, offering professional features at a price point that’s more affordable for consumers.

What do you think of this review? And does what was mentioned in it motivate you to upgrade? Tell us in the comments.

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