Stop looking forward to the iPhone 16 – you might be disappointed: Buy Apple’s best mistake instead!

After years of iterative upgrades in typical Apple fashion, the iPhone 15 turned out to be one of the biggest updates in the entire history of Steve Jobs' invention (which recently turned 17).

And since it's early 2024, many iPhone users with older devices might start to wonder whether or not it's time to upgrade. However, like every year, it is possible to wait for the next new iPhone – in this case, the iPhone 16.

And while in the past I would have advised those who didn't urgently need an upgrade to “wait a little longer”, in 2024 this option actually seems difficult to justify.

In other words, here's why to wait iPhone16 The series might be a bad idea for almost everyone except iPhone 14 Pro users.

You should probably upgrade your old iPhone to iPhone 15 right now instead of waiting for iPhone 16

The so-called iPhone 16.

To clarify one thing, the iPhone16 The series is far from official, which means we don't know exactly what to expect from Apple's 2024 flagship. Still, that doesn't stop the first leaks/rumors from arriving, which means that we are already starting to get a better idea of ​​what iPhone16, iPhone16 More, iPhone16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max should look similar.

According to leaks and rumors, vanilla iPhone16 And iPhone16 The Plus models should be an iterative improvement in specifications over the iPhone15. We don't expect a new design, a new display, or big changes to the camera system (although a 48 MP ultra-wide camera is expected for some). iPhone16 models), etc.

The only real surprise that Apple can bring to the iPhone16 And iPhone16 Plus, there's the long-awaited 120Hz display on the Pro models, but display analyst Ross Young claims ProMotion is saved for the iPhone 17, making you wonder if the iPhone16 will bring surprising new features.

Until iPhone 16 Pro Max As far as it goes, this one is expected to be very similar to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, except for a slightly larger 6.9-inch display and a 48 MP ultra-wide camera .

Dynamic Island aside, don't expect the new iPhone 16 to look new – even if you're upgrading from the iPhone 12

Find iPhone 16.

But this is perhaps the most disappointing part of the iPhone16, iPhone16 More, iPhone16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max is that they are expected to look almost exactly like their iPhone15 counterparts… again.

The overall design of the current iPhone with the was introduced as early as 2019 with the iPhone 11 series, while the familiar flat frame (from the iPhone 5) first appeared in 2020 with the iPhone 12. In fact , THE iPhone16 should return to a vertical camera layout, which looks exactly like that of the iPhone 11 and iPhone12.

Overall, this leaves us with a iPhone16 it looks more or less like a mix of the 2019-2020 iPhone 11 and iPhone12, and I don't know about you but I'm starting to yawn at this iconic yet repetitive look. We wonder if the iPhone's camera island and colors will ever be upgraded to something truly different.

The only reason to wait iPhone16 the series is the 6.3 inch iPhone16 Pro

The 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro is worth the wait for those who find the iPhone 15 Pro Max too big.

In case you are wondering why I didn't mention the iPhone16 Pro in this story is because I'm a little biased towards him. In fact, I consider it the only new iPhone16 model worth waiting for now.

As you may know, iPhone16 Pro is expected to increase the screen size of the smallest iPhone Pro model for the first time since 2019, from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches. And while that's far from the definition of a “game-changing upgrade,” I think it will make the 6.3-inch better. iPhone16 Pro is the perfect compromise for those who want a large iPhone screen that can also be used with one hand. And that's a big problem in my book.

More importantly, you have to think about the fact that if they want the best new iPhone, users with 6.1-inch (or smaller) iPhones are currently forced to upgrade to the larger 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max model. .7 inches. The iPhone 16 Pro should solve this problem, as Apple is expected to return to its old strategy of offering the exact same set of features to both new modes of the iPhone 16 Pro, regardless of their size.

In this line of thinking, iPhone16 Pro is expected to benefit from Apple's 5x periscope zoom camera, which has until now been reserved for the Pro Max model – allegedly due to space constraints. In other words, the iPhone16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max should only be separated by differences in screen size and battery, which is the only good way to do it, Apple!

Apple rarely makes mistakes but the iPhone 15 was a 'happy accident' worth buying in early 2024

When it launched, I called the iPhone 15 the “$800 Pro.” Now you can find it for less, making it an even better deal.

Ultimately, let's remember that not knowing what a new phone might look like doesn't mean you can't guess what it won't look like. And even putting aside leaks and rumors, it's safe to assume that Apple won't go all-in with the iPhone16 series.

iPhone 15 Pro and especially the iPhone 15 Pro Max made great improvements compared to the iPhone 14 Pro series thanks to notable changes in image processing, hand feel, weight, the industry's first 3nm SoC and… USB-C.

Meanwhile, the vanilla iPhone15 and the iPhone 15 Plus models were a huge surprise for many tech enthusiasts, including me. In fact, I would go so far as to say vanilla iPhone15 is the one iPhone15 model I would personally buy (if I upgraded). The improvements over the disappointing iPhone 14 have been huge across the board, meaning Apple has now set the bar extremely high. A bar iPhone16 definitely won't be able to (or won't be allowed) to jump.

Apple rarely makes mistakes, but iPhone15 This certainly looks like a “happy accident” that's worth buying in early 2024, just as much as it was worth buying when it first released. In fact, you could potentially get it for $100-200 less if you shop on Amazon/BestBuy/eBay.

Don't forget, the mid-range iPhone SE 4 is also expected to release this spring, bringing the biggest design overhaul ever to the SE line. If you're looking for an iPhone in the $500 price range, the iPhone SE 4 with the iPhone 14 look may be worth the wait.

Any of them iPhone15 users? Are you happy with what the $800 iPhone offers in 2024?