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Iphone 16 review: Should you get it?

• What changes does iPhone 16 have to its predecessors
• What accessories are compatible with iPhone 16?
• iPhone 16 pricing
• Is the iPhone 16 worth the upgrade?
  

# Is the iPhone 16 worth the upgrade?

Changes to its predeccsessors

Comparing to the previous versions of iPhone, there are a couple of new features added to the iPhone 16. Here are the top 5 features in the iPhone 16:

1. Live Streaming emergency calls

In an emergency situation, iPhone 16 users can stream a video call to a police dispatch and the responding officer can be able to see the emergency and guide the users on the situation.

2. Apple Intelligence

2024 being the peak of AI emergence, Apple was not left behind. With a special Artificial Intelligence (AI) for iPhone users know as Apple Intelligence (AI), some of the cool features about the AI include:

• Taking snapshot of an image and asking ChatGPT. For instance taking a picture of a math problem and asking ChatGPT for the solution. This is possible because of a ChatGPT chip known as A18 embedded into the iPhone 16.

3. Camera Control button

What is special about iPhone 16? Well, this is it. Navigating the iPhone camera has never been this seamless. With iPhone 16, the user gets a feeling of using an actual camera when capturing or recording.

• Clicking the button on the side opens up the camera and clicking again takes pictures or hold to record video.
• Sensitivity in the buttons allows sliding between the buttons to zoom.
• Soft double tapping the down button allows user to scroll through different camera features like exposure, filter, etc.

4. Larger display and thinner borders.

The iPhone 16 body has been customized in such a way that the display screen is larger and the body is thinner that the other iPhones.

5. Audio Mix

This is a feature that allows users to block out echo noises when recording videos.

Accessories compatible with iPhone 16

• Apple Airpods 4
  • With active noice cancellation
  • Conversation awareness
• Charging stand
  • Charges iPhone and airpods at the same time
  • With sleep design for desktop steup
• Wireless Charger
  • With built in USB-C cable
  • Extra ports
  • Battery percentage screen
  • Built in stand
• Apple Silicon Case
• Screen protector

iPhone 16 pricing

Are you looking to purchasae the iPhone 16, this is how the different versions of iPhone 16 are priced from the official Apple website.

Is the iPhone 16 worth the upgrade?

To answer this, upgrading to iPhone 16 really depends with your needs and experience with previous versions of iPhone.

• Do you want a better experience with recording your podcasts? Then Yes.
• Are you upgrading to reflect and upgrade your status? Maybe No for now.
• Are you looking for an seamless experience with AI? Then Yes.

The baseline of all this comes down to what you are looking to get out of the iPhone 16. Reflect and make an informed decicion you will be proud of.