Minor Hardware Update

• The iPhone 16/16 Pro is aesthetically similar to its predecessors with some noticeable changes like new, vibrant colors and slightly larger, more protruding cameras.
• The Pro models have slightly bigger screens (6.3 and 6.9 inches) with thinner bezels and larger batteries, but the improvements are minor and not necessarily noticeable in daily use.

Battery and Charging

• The iPhone 16 series includes slightly bigger batteries (6% larger for regular, 9% for Pro) which translate to marginally better battery life.
• Significant improvement includes up to 45W wired charging and 25W wireless charging via MagSafe, although it doesn't include a fast-charging brick in the box.

Camera Enhancements

• The Pro models feature a new Camera Control button providing detailed control over camera settings like exposure and tone. However, it's notably finicky and may be underutilized by most users.
• There are significant improvements in camera performance for the Pro models, particularly in the main sensor and ultrawide shots, making it a top choice for smartphone photography.
• Despite the improvements, some issues like lens flare at night remain unresolved.

AI and Apple Intelligence

• The iPhone 16/16 Pro was heavily marketed around new AI capabilities coined as Apple Intelligence, but these features are not available at launch, making the product feel unfinished.
• The absence of the promised AI features at launch emphasizes a shift in Apple's strategy, pushing potential future updates instead of delivering fully realized capabilities out of the box.