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iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro: 60+ Upgrades to Expect
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There have already been articles comparing it to the 14 and I believe the 15, so this is 13 and maybe there will be one for the 12 too…
Yeah, love it tbh! When I switched to iPhone and got the 14PM I expected to want to upgrade every year but I’m now genuinely looking forward to using it for another year. Never had that with Android! Was always sick of the models I got back then after just 6-12 months. The iPhones are just great devices not even Apple can improve much on.
Last year I got a Watch with my tech budget instead of upgrading. If they release a new TV this year I’ll get that.
Not a big fan of the action button or needing to change out all my cables for USB-C, but this is the upgrade I’m planning to make in September 🤷🏽♂️
I think there are a lot of folks (myself included) who are still running the 13 Pro waiting on something compelling enough to make us upgrade.
So far, it looks like most of us are going to be waiting for another year (or longer).
I’m definitely making the jump from the 13 Pro this year. This is the longest I’ve had an iPhone and with minor updates every year, the three year cycle seems about right.
Just made me realise that in our lifetime from 16 let’s say to 80 at a 3 year upgrade cycle that’s 20 iPhones which potentially 20k spent on phones! Madness
I think you've been sucked into Apple's marketing. Flagship android devices are extremely good, better than iphones in some respects. I still use a galaxy s9+ as a secondary device on it's original battery - the funny thing is the screen on the s9+ is better than my iPhone 13 I've been using for the past year and the camera on the s9+ is just as good.
I used the two android smartphones I had for about 5 years each, Apple heavily markets to create FOMO and push their upgrade cycle more heavily than anyone else.
Also, features wise androids have consistently been years ahead of iPhone - this year's WWDC included a slew of changes that have been on android for over a decade. There's plenty Apple can improve on.
The connectivity section is very enticing.
When it's laid out side by side like this (kudos again for the improved tables), I actually really do want to upgrade.
And this 13 Pro will finally get my last holdout on Android to switch.
When it's laid out side by side like this (kudos again for the improved tables), I actually really do want to upgrade.
And this 13 Pro will finally get my last holdout on Android to switch.
I only upgraded from the 13 pro to the 15 pro since the total cost for me between Apple's trade in and my carrier's discounts were less than $100. That will likely be the same reason I upgrade again since the 15 Pro is so good.
Adapters can keep your cables going until they wear out. If I could have recycled all my old cables I could make some good $$ for the copper.
Love my 13 Pro, and it's way more solid than the 15 Pro. I haven't had any work done on it, while the back glass on my wife's 15 Pro has shattered twice, even though we have the same (version of an) Otterbox (solid, non-MagSafe compatible) case on both phones. I'm also (relatively) way tougher on phones than she is.
I'm on the 13 Pro Max and it is done well for me. It continues to do well for me. I guess we will see in September.
What are “surgical-grade” and “aerospace-grade”? Did any independent 3rd party verify the claim?
Aluminum and titanium (and stainless steel and other metals/alloys/anodized metals) typically come in series numbers that describe the metal composition. Similar numbers have similar composition. The iPhone uses 7000 series aluminum (so an aluminum alloy with a number in the 7000s, for instance 7005 or 7075). Alloys of the same series have similar properties and are suitable for similar uses. 7000 series aluminum is commonly used in aircraft structural parts, hence “aerospace-grade”. Presumably, the titanium used by the iPhone 15 Pro shares a series with one commonly used for surgical applications.
I was a big Lightning fan, but it's let me down time and time again! My 13 Pro stopped charging by Lightning after 6 months. So glad for Qi charging, and glad for the eventual switch to USB-C, which hasn't let me down on any devices yet.
Other than that, my 13 Pro continues to function like a brand-new device performance-wise. I'll probably upgrade to the 16, if the money shows up. I won't lock myself into another 2-year contract, though. The bills are wayyy too high. Even though I own my 13 Pro now, I can't find a plan from my current provider cheaper than $70/month. Crazy world we live in!
Other than that, my 13 Pro continues to function like a brand-new device performance-wise. I'll probably upgrade to the 16, if the money shows up. I won't lock myself into another 2-year contract, though. The bills are wayyy too high. Even though I own my 13 Pro now, I can't find a plan from my current provider cheaper than $70/month. Crazy world we live in!
I'm on an iPhone X with the original battery...so I'm probably due for an upgrade this year.
Very different. Once can slice you open, the other can travel to Mars.
You need to get off the post-paid train. Pre-paid here and my monthly bill is $17.50, if I pay a year at a time. Wife is on a year free promo with Spectrum wireless, and she'll move to the same plan once it's over.
We pay cash for our phones and don't bother with contracts and financing. Take the money saved every month and save it; you'll have the cost of a new iPhon before long.
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That's an exaggeration, and you know it. Just because they *look* the same on the outside doesn't mean that they haven't evolved significantly on the inside, both in hardware and software.
Apple follows an "evolutionary" design path that works very well for their customers. Each year brings new enhancements that build on the previous year. If they made drastic changes from one year to the next, it would make great headlines, but wouldn't be good for large portions of their userbase. Think elderly, in particular. Imagine grandpa slamming his new iPhone 16 down on the table because it's so different from his last one, for change's sake.
iPhone 16 and iOS 18 are bringing big enhancements in the form of Apple Intelligence. The upgraded hardware plays a key role in that performing really well, and you won't want to miss it. But waiting a year is still safe, as not all features are rolling out all at once. A year from now, Siri will be completely reborn.
I don’t get it… I know the upgrade cycles are longer, but….
Really, compare it to a three years old phone???? Is the update list that short to compare it with the iPhone 15?
Why not compare it to a flagship Android… oh wait… it falls short on every aspect 😅😅
Really, compare it to a three years old phone???? Is the update list that short to compare it with the iPhone 15?
Why not compare it to a flagship Android… oh wait… it falls short on every aspect 😅😅
I understand that I can't use the 13 Pro chassis for aerospace applications, but can I still use the 16 Pro chassis to perform surgery?
Other than 48MP Ultrawide camera and capture button + minimal size difference (which could be a pro or con depending on the person) there is really nothing new in 16, not even more RAM or bigger main sensor for 16 Pro.
They are holding everything for 17.
I need a smaller phone!! Guess I'll hang onto my 13P another year.. battery is dying tho.