On September 10 this year, Apple launched the new iPhone 16 series, and this time the upgrade focused on the display and camera functions. With the release of the new phone, the technology community began to compare the iPhone 16 with the previous generation, focusing on the difference between the standard version and the Pro version. However, many technology media pointed out that the gap between the standard version and the flagship Pro version of this generation of iPhone seems to be smaller than before.
iPhone 16 Pro Series
In the iPhone 16 reviews of major overseas media, a highlight that is generally mentioned is that the gap between the standard version of iPhone 16 and the Pro version has narrowed. The newly added “camera control button” in the iPhone 16 series has become one of the selling points, and this feature is not limited to the Pro version, but all models are equipped with this feature. In addition, the iPhone 16 also has the same 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens as the Pro version, which means that the standard version is not inferior in terms of camera upgrades. The performance gap between the A18 processor and the A18 Pro processor is not large, which makes consumers begin to question whether the main difference between the two products is worth paying attention to.
According to TechRadar’s review, the line between the standard version and the Pro version is becoming increasingly blurred. The review pointed out that although the iPhone 16 is cheaper, it combines many new features, including the powerful performance of Apple’s A18 platform, two excellent cameras, and a new camera control button, making the iPhone 16 an ideal choice for consumers who do not need the Pro version.
iPhone 16
Allison Johnson of The Verge holds a similar view, believing that Apple has paid relatively little attention to the standard version in the past few years, but this year the situation has changed. The iPhone 16 series has caught up with the Pro version in terms of functionality, and the gap between the two is no longer as large as before. She also mentioned that although the camera control button is a major upgrade in theory, in actual operation, the sensitivity of the button caused her some difficulties in using it.
Lisa Eadicicco of CNET expressed excitement about the improvements to the camera control buttons and action buttons, believing that these are one of the most important changes to the standard iPhone this year. She mentioned that the biggest advantage of the camera control buttons is that you can easily slide to switch between different shooting modes without covering the screen or moving your hands to adjust the settings. This feature makes it easier to choose a photography style and is more in line with the needs of current users.
Kimberley Gedeon of Mashable believes that this year’s iPhone 16 Plus is even better than the iPhone 16 Pro in terms of price and features. She said that for users who do not need professional-level shooting functions, the iPhone 16 Plus is a better choice than the Pro version, and users will not feel “missing out” by not buying the Pro version.
