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Philip Michaels

Should you upgrade to iPhone 16? Here's who should buy and skip from iPhone 12 all the way up

IPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro showing rear cameras in hand .

Decision time is approaching for a lot of iPhone owners who haven't already placed their iPhone 16 preorders. Apple's new phones arrive in stores this Friday (September 20), which means that if you're mulling a switch from your current handset, you'll be able to make that upgrade — assuming the iPhone 16 model you want is in stock.

Certainly, anyone switching to any of the four iPhone 16 models has plenty to look forward to just based on our reviews of the latest from Apple. Our iPhone 16 review found a surprising amount of Pro-level features in Apple's entry level phone, while the iPhone 16 Pro review made the case that this is the premium model to get if you want the very best from Apple. That said, the iPhone 16 Pro Max review recommends that iPhone as a solid choice for anyone who prefers the biggest screen possible and longest battery life.

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