Even if we are getting closer and closer to the official announcement of a new generation of Apple phones, iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus (from 2024) are a tempting purchase due to the lower price. We explain the advantages and disadvantages.
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04/08/2026
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Tthe years around the month of septemberApple performs a presentation dedicated to presenting new products for the end of the year. It is on this occasion that we usually get to know the new generation of iPhones, which means that (necessarily) we see some of the older models stand in the way.
In 2026 it should be time to say goodbye to iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, both released in 2024, which means we are only a few weeks away from seeing these two models become unavailable on Apple's website.
If you are considering purchasing one of these two models of the iPhone 16 series, but if you are undecided if the acquisition pays off, fearing that it has gone over the specifications, we are here to help you understand what the advantages and disadvantages are.
If, for some reason, you cannot wait for September for the announcement of the new iPhones and are considering betting on iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus, you can see below the pros and cons of betting on these phones.
Advantages
- Lower price than the latest models;
- Processor A18 (of 3nm) continues to offer a good performance experience;
- Since they were released in 2024, iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus should continue to receive updates for good years;
Disadvantages:
- Battery may have too low autonomy, especially when compared to mobile phones Latest Android with a similar price;
- The double camera has quality, but none of them is a teleobjective, which means it will lose quality in photographs with sharper zoom;
- The 60Hz update rate screen is less fluid than the iPhone 17, which has a 120Hz update rate.