iPhone 16 should be called iPhone 16 “Light”, because Light is better than Pro.
When I got my hands on the new iPhone 16 series, I was immediately drawn to the vanilla iPhone 16 for how incredibly light and colorful it is. For the record, that’s nothing new – the vanilla iPhone has always been noticeably lighter than the Pro model while bringing more color.
However, it makes sense that some people would still choose the heavier and more expensive iPhone Pro over the standard iPhone since, over the years, Apple’s made sure to differentiate the two just enough to make the upgrade worthy.
This year though, I can’t help but feel that the extra weight in the iPhone 16 Pro doesn’t add much value to the experience, and I’m sure most people might be happy to stick to the vanilla version and save at least $200.
The word “Pro” makes the iPhone 16 Pro sound like it’s miles ahead of the regular iPhone 16, but in reality, not only are the two are more alike than you might think, but the iPhone 16 is tangibly better in several ways.
Why wait for iPhone Slim? The super-light iPhone 16 is ahead of its time compared to the chunky iPhone 16 Pro
I don’t know about you but I’ve always believed that size matters when it comes to smartphones, and for what it’s worth, the iPhone 16 is slightly smaller than the iPhone 16 Pro. But there’s something else that might matter just as much, and that’s weight.
On paper, the iPhone 16 is about 30g lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro, which might not sound like a lot, but you should visit an Apple store and hold them to realize the difference is huge. It makes the iPhone 16 easier to hold, and a joy to carry in your pockets.
It’s no surprise Apple is gearing up for the alleged “iPhone Slim/Air” for next year. I’m telling you – light phones will be making a big splash in 2025, and in a way you can be ahead of the curve if you choose an iPhone 16 over the iPhone 16 Pro.
iPhone 16 battery life is at least as good as that of the iPhone 16 Pro (if not better)
One of the most important things people look at when buying a phone is battery life, and it’s nice to be able to say that both the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Pro offer great endurance, which means you don’t have to shell out extra money just for that.
The iPhone 16 Pro might have a larger battery, but both according to our benchmarks and real-world use reports, it’s clear that the iPhone 16 lasts at least as long as the iPhone 16 Pro.
One thing I can’t do is to guarantee one of the two or both phones will have great battery life in your personal use, and that’s because this is extremely subjective. Some people spend more time on WiFi, watching videos, and some are out and about, relying heavily on data, which tends to drain more juice.
However, I will say that several tests from different sources have shown the iPhone 16 can also outlast the iPhone 16 Pro depending on your usage. So there’s that…
For what it’s worth, the two also take the same time to charge from 0-100%. So yeah – nothing “Pro” about the iPhone 16 Pro’s battery life.
Easy-to-replace battery makes iPhone 16 less annoying and more future-proof than iPhone 16 Pro
Speaking of battery, one thing that flew under the iPhone radar this year, is the fact that only the iPhone 16 comes with a more easily repairable battery design thanks to a pretty genius design that lets you use electric current to remove the battery of the iPhone 16. And this can turn out to be a nice bonus.
Not only is it better for the environment, but it’s also easier on your wallet if you ever need to replace the battery down the line, which you absolutely will if you keep the phone for 3-6 years.
