Will you regret buying the iPhone 16 Pro-Max?
September 21, 20243 Mins Read
Using iPhone 15 Pro-Max? But now the iPhone 16 Pro-Max has arrived. The new iPhone brings many new features. But do they really work? Is the old iPhone being sold in the name of a new one? There is no denying that there is criticism. If so, would it be right to upgrade to a new phone?

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Apple has recently launched four phones of its highly anticipated iPhone 16 series. What followed was a wave of excitement and criticism. Some rave about its advanced features. Others wonder if it's a step forward at all. The iPhone 16 Pro Max in this series has signaled a lot of improvement over its predecessor. But are these upgrades worth buying a new phone for?

If you're still running an iPhone that's more than four years old, upgrading to the iPhone 16 Pro Max makes sense. But, if you're currently using last year's iPhone 15 Pro Max, the decision gets pretty complicated. Today's discussion is about why you can stay home with your iPhone 15 Pro Max for now.

At first glance, you won't notice a huge change between the two models. The iPhone 16 Pro Max has grown slightly in length. The screen size has now increased from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches. However, despite the increase in the size of the display, the size of the phone has not increased. Because Apple has thinned the black bezels around the display. iPhone has also increased the resolution of the display.

The new one now has 1320 x 2868 pixels compared to 1290 x 2796 on the 15 Pro Max. A slight upgrade, but nothing groundbreaking. Also, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is heavier, weighing 227 grams compared to the 221 grams of the 15 Pro Max. If a larger screen is your priority, you may be inclined to upgrade. But keep in mind that the difference in display quality is very small. Instead, you may end up with a phone that's too big and too heavy.

Let's talk about performance this time. Apple claims its new A18 Pro chip is 'the best in iPhone history'. This chip is designed with a focus on enhancing AI capabilities. While that sounds impressive, the A17 Pro chip in the iPhone 15 Pro Max is no slow chip either.

Compared to the A18's 4.04 GHz speed, the difference on paper with the former's 3.78 GHz speed may seem huge. But it is very unlikely to understand its impact in daily use. Both the phones have 8GB of RAM. So if you're already using the 15 Pro Max, don't expect a big jump in performance.

One of the most notable differences is in the camera. The iPhone 16 Pro Max brings a significant upgrade to the ultrawide lens. Jumped from 12 megapixels to 48 megapixels. This means sharper, clearer ultrawide shots. But if you're someone who uses the main rear camera most of the time (which is the same on both models), then that might not be reason enough to upgrade.

New camera button is provided. This is a physical button designed for easy shooting in landscape mode. It works like a mini trackpad. You can swipe to camera mode with your finger. It's definitely a great addition. Better to say, this could be the real reason for changing the phone. But in today's age of short video, using a phone in portrait mode is inconvenient, and you'll likely revert to the touchscreen for most shots. What then? Fancy? yes

Apple has also filed a patent on its upcoming 'Apple Intelligence' features designed to make your phone smarter. But these features are not available now. Apple says they will come with a software update later. And after that will only bring to select regions. So, if you are excited about it, you will have to wait. how many days don't know