iPhone 16
The standard iPhone 16 is the sweet spot for most people who want iOS without paying Pro money. It shares the strong A18 chip, adds the handy Camera Control button, and delivers the same dependable software support, while skipping the telephoto lens and high-refresh display. If you do not zoom often and can live with a 60Hz screen, it gives you nearly all the everyday iPhone experience for a few hundred dollars less, making it the easiest mainstream recommendation in the lineup.
We'd hold off — it's 25% above its 12-month low, 11.2% above its 90-day average, and it ticked up 25% this month.
- Strong A18 performance at a lower price
- Long-term software updates
- Good main and ultrawide cameras
- Only 60Hz refresh rate
- No dedicated telephoto lens
- Charging speed trails Android rivals
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