Not surprisingly, being a designer from a time when windows featured brush metal surfaces, I adore this year's model's finish. This year's iPhone has a more radiant, brushless surface that comes from a different technique than the iPhone 15 Pro's, which had titanium brushed on the side rails. It looks especially good on the Desert Titanium, which is more akin to "Sequoia Forest Bronze":

The iPhone 16, its less sophisticated sister, has a special tinted glass technique that is exclusive to Apple. The vivid hues of this year seem to be a response to the subdued hues of the previous year. This procedure hasn't been imitated anywhere else, and it's starting to establish itself as the iPhone's unique look. The iPhone 16 in ultramarine (or "blue") is stunning and must be seen in person. I chose what Apple refers to as "teal," although I would characterize it as “vivid Agave.”

First of all, Apple products are consistently of the highest caliber. The device's weight gives it a robust feel and a good polish, making it feel fantastic in the hand. Although I am aware that many people view this negatively, this feels more solid after using such a light phone in the past. Like my previous phones, this one has a matte back that resists fingerprints and features a glossy Apple logo. Overall, this phone's hardware is amazing. The life is amazing in comparison to my previous phone, and the screen is stunning. The phone charges on my way to work, so I don't even need to charge it at night. Not to mention that I was able to accomplish all of this without switching out my cords thanks to USB-C.

A man with the iPhone 16 Pro in his hand Bulgatti, Celso/CNET I've fallen deeply in love with the iPhone 16 Pro after a month of testing. Many minor aspects of the phone are improved, such as the fact that Apple was able to fit a 6.3-inch display into the same-sized frame as the iPhone 15 Pro from the previous year. Or how it also has a 5x telephoto zoom lens, which isn't limited to this year's Pro Max. However, one feature really caught my attention—and no, it's not Apple Intelligence. What really makes the iPhone 16 Pro feel like a unique phone is its longer battery life. Reducing the frequency of phone recharging turns out to be a luxury. Additionally, since we are unsure about Apple's level of intelligence