95
Lance Ulanoff
TechRadar
“The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is one of the best iPhones Apple has ever made, and if the 16 Pro Max is too big for your tastes then it's the best new iPhone for you, and deserves a spot atop our 'Best phones' list.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- World‑class performance and speed
- Solid endurance battery life
- Triple‑camera system with improved sensors
- AI‑driven scene recognition
- Haptic half‑press Camera Control
- Shortcut beyond simple app
Points of Contention
- Occasional crashes in Resident Evil Village
- Pro Max size limitation
- Apple Intelligence underwhelms
- Limited to 128 GB storage
- Higher price point
- Incomplete software features
Professional Reviews
6 reviews from 6 critics80
Julian Chokkattu
Wired
“Broadly, there are some nice improvements with the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.”
80
Nilay Patel
The Verge
“The iPhone 16 Pro is one of the most unfinished products Apple has ever shipped.”
80
Eric Zeman
PCMag
“The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has all the features and power of the Pro Max tucked into a smaller design that's easier to handle.”
80
Joe Maring
Digital Trends
“The iPhone 16 Pro is a well-made, powerful, and high-quality smartphone in almost every sense.”
70
Mat Smith
Engadget
Apple Intelligence features underwhelm compared to the hype, though the Camera Control button significantly improves camera workflow. The iPhone 16 Pro remains a strong smartphone choice for users valuing incremental AI improvements and camera versatility.
