Apple iPhone 16 Review: specs and features, camera quality test, gaming benchmark, user opinions and photos

Apple iPhone 16 - modest innovations

The American company Apple has gradually turned from one of the main innovators of the smartphone market into its conservative. The line of phones is updated every year, but sometimes even loyal fans of the brand do not quite understand whether they need to change their device for a new one. The hero of today's review has a serious difference from its predecessors, however, literally one.

The appearance of the gadget has hardly changed. A number of colors of glass and metal cases have been updated, a touch button for controlling the camera (shutter, zoom, etc.) has appeared on the side edge, the block of photo modules is now vertical. But the size, weight and tactile sensations from the monoblock are the same. The 6.1-inch AMOLED screen has retained a resolution of 2556x1179 pixels, brightness, color rendition and other parameters are close to those of the display of the previous device. There is still no increased hertz, but the oleophobic coating is even more effective.

The technical characteristics are the A18 processor, 8 GB of RAM and a proprietary video accelerator. Don't be confused by the not particularly outstanding results in the AnTuTu benchmark against the background of top Android chipsets (one and a half million points), because the amazing software optimization leads not only to the absence of the slightest lags in the interface, but also to almost perfect operation of games. Genshin Impact functions at maximum graphics settings without framerate drops. The battery capacity of 3560 mAh is small by today's standards, but the unit still stably produces 7-8 hours of active screen time. 128/256/512 GB of permanent memory are allocated, each buyer will find the volume they need.

Photo capabilities have not advanced significantly. Of course, the 48-megapixel main sensor and 12-megapixel wide-angle lens cope even with evening shooting of moving objects, but the detail of the frames still lags behind that of full-fledged flagships. And a telephoto lens is sorely lacking. Among other advantages, we highlight support for NFC, 5G networks, wireless charging, moisture protection according to IP68 standards, and error-free unlocking by recognizing the owner's face. Thus, before us is another bestseller, unfortunately, not making a revolution in the segment. But we are so waiting for it from a truly talented corporation.