I just got my new iPhone 16 and it feels like a huge step up from the 12. The colour is stunning. Has anyone else made this upgrade? How’s the experience for you?
I’m getting my pink one on Monday. Upgrading from the 12 mini and can’t wait to compare!
Kiran said:
I’m getting my pink one on Monday. Upgrading from the 12 mini and can’t wait to compare!
I still think the 12 mini is the best iPhone. Even Steve Jobs would’ve agreed.
Kiran said:
I’m getting my pink one on Monday. Upgrading from the 12 mini and can’t wait to compare!
I still think the 12 mini is the best iPhone. Even Steve Jobs would’ve agreed.
Haha, not everyone speaks your language, mate.
This is the same one I got. I upgraded from an XR to the 16 Plus in ocean marine blue. Been using it for four days now without a case—no scratches yet, but my case is arriving today. If I could go back, I’d have gotten the case sooner.
I also got the $5-a-month protection plan, so I wasn’t too worried about drops. My old XR battery was at 80%, and weirdly it felt like it lasted just as long as the 16’s battery. On paper, this phone is supposed to have 2.5x better battery life, but I’m not really seeing it.
I don’t use Bluetooth or location services much, so I’m not sure why it’s not lasting longer. Still, no regrets upgrading .
@Skylar
Same here. The battery drain feels crazy. Maybe it’s because the software isn’t stable yet?
Zev said:
@Skylar
Same here. The battery drain feels crazy. Maybe it’s because the software isn’t stable yet?
I know, right? My battery dropped to 86% within an hour, and I didn’t even use Bluetooth. The numbers just don’t add up.
@Skylar
This is my first iPhone, so I’m not sure what to expect. Maybe the battery will improve as it adjusts, but iOS 18 hasn’t been great for battery life. Hopefully, it gets better soon.
Nice choice! Enjoy your new phone.
Congrats on the upgrade. Hope you love it!
The Ultramarine is such a beautiful colour. I’ve had mine since October and it still feels like new.
My mom has that same colour. I went with white, and my dad got teal.
Just got my 16 too! I upgraded from the 12, and I’m loving it so far. Congrats .
Updated from the 11 to the 16 Plus yesterday. It was about time .
This phone feels like a big upgrade for 2024. Lightweight and so powerful!
Battery life on this phone is incredible. You made a good choice.
Did you go with the 16 or the 16 Plus?
Olen said:
Did you go with the 16 or the 16 Plus?
I got the base 16.
Olen said:
Did you go with the 16 or the 16 Plus?
I got the base 16.
Welcome to the 16 gang! Great pick.
I made the same switch! Went from an iPhone 11 with 69% battery capacity to the 16 in Aquamarine.