Apple recently launched the iPhone 16 series. This time around, there are pretty decent upgrades compared to the previous-generation iPhones. The iPhone 16 series performance and design upgrades. Along with that, the iOS 18 brings major changes to how an iPhone is used. While Apple Intelligence is yet to come, the current changes alone constitute a big upgrade. The question is, has Apple completed the iPhone? What I mean from this is, has Apple included every feature there needs to be in an iPhone for it to be seen as a complete device? Let's find out.
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iPhone 16 Series: Does it Have the Magic?
Whether it has the magic or not, people seem to be loving it. The massive line that was formed to purchase the iPhone 16 series at the Mumbai BKC and Delhi Saket stores is proof of that. Apple has likely included everything we wanted on the base iPhone 16, except for a 120Hz refresh rate panel. But that's slated to arrive with the regular iPhone 17 devices.
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The battery has been improved, cameras upgraded, software-enhanced, AI included, and performance boosted with the A18 series chips. There's also a design change on the regular 16's, while the Pro models retain the older design with thinner bezels this time. The thing is, you wouldn't want anything else with the iPhone 16 if you also had the 120Hz refresh rate panel on the display.
The iPhone 16 series has USB Type-C, which was there on the iPhone 15 as well, the all new camera control on the side, and the action button. Most of what you got with the Pro is now available on the regular 16 as well. There is also support for ray tracing for enhanced gaming experience.
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So one can say that the iPhone 16 series does have the magic. While many are saying the camera upgrades aren't as signficant, you should know that if its Apple, we will see marginal upgrades in camera performance with each new version of the iPhone. However, these upgrades will be more meaningful in nature than just for the sake of it.