What is the reason that iFan changed from iPhone Pro Max to iPhone 16?

According to experts, iPhone 13 Pro Max owners need to upgrade to the latest iPhone 16.

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iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 16.

So what are the reasons why users should switch from the 3-year-old iPhone Pro Max model to the new standard iPhone 16 model?

Screen refresh rate isn't a big deal

After using the iPhone 13 Pro Max with its smooth 120Hz display, many people will not want to go back to a phone with a sluggish 60Hz screen refresh rate.

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iPhone 13 Pro Max.

However, when using the iPhone 16, no one will notice this is a "downgraded" screen. Sure, some apps will be more sluggish, especially when scrolling through long lists. However, it won't take long for users' brains to get used to the lower refresh rate on the iPhone 16.

Action button is more annoying than expected

Previously, with the standard ringer switch on the iPhone 13 Pro Max, users could quickly and easily switch between silent and ring modes. Users could do it without even looking at the phone.

The new Action Button has a lot of potential for personalizing and customizing activities and apps, but nothing beats the already legendary mute/ring functionality.

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iPhone 16 colors.

For example, when watching a YouTube video in landscape mode, many people will mistake the Action Button for the volume up button, which never happened when using the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Additionally, if the phone is in your pocket, users will not be able to touch the edge to know if the phone is in ring or silent mode. They will have to press the button and count the haptic vibrations, once for ring and multiple times for silent mode.

Camera Control Button is not convenient

In practice, using the new Camera Control button is inconvenient for many reasons. The most important is the inconvenient button position, too low when holding in portrait mode and too high when holding in landscape mode.

Furthermore, we've been used to taking photos and interacting with camera app interfaces with our fingers for over a decade and a half, so much so that it's become second nature. Camera Control doesn't feel particularly intuitive, as it hides even simple actions and changes between multiple unintuitive taps, swipes, and clicks.

Apple Intelligence is a big disappointment

Apple has yet to release its most exciting Apple Intelligence feature, but many users are already completely bored with the company's foray into artificial intelligence.

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The integration of ChatGPT for Siri is Apple's biggest advantage. In addition, a smarter Siri will be available soon in the iOS 18.4 software update. Features such as personal context, on-screen awareness, and complex interactions between apps will be available on Apple's smart assistant.

In other words, one of the biggest benefits of the iPhone 16 is its compact size. For those who are used to the iPhone 13 Pro Max and are used to its large size, switching to the iPhone 16 is a revelation. The phone can be surprisingly compact and light.

With a smaller screen and shorter battery life, users will have to spend less time on their phones, which is a big plus.

2 cameras are enough

By reducing the size from the iPhone 13 Pro Max to the iPhone 16, users will technically lose the telephoto camera. In return, the 2X sensor crop option on the iPhone 16 makes up for the lack of 3X optical zoom.

At the same time, the iPhone 16 takes better photos and videos; it allows for both live photos and portrait data, which is a great feature.

Conclusion: Should users buy iPhone 16?

Of course, both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 13 Pro Max have their own pros and cons. After using a large iPhone for a long time, it is normal to switch to a much newer successor, especially for those who like to experience new features.

Currently, the iPhone 13 Pro Max only has about 3 years of software updates left, while the iPhone 16 has 5 years left. Therefore, choosing the new iPhone line is still a more sustainable investment.

Kareem Winters

Update 18 February 2025