Every year when Apple's new product season comes, there is a feeling of "the whole world is watching how Apple is updated". Although domestic high-end phones have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain in recent years, each with the pride of "I want to break the Apple monopoly", the facts have proved that in the market of high-end mobile phones, which seem to be rich but actually have a long and high mountains and rivers, Apple is still firmly in the top spot. This is not a superstitious brand halo, but a user reputation and value recognition made by real money.
This year, iPhone The 16 series is still in its prime, and the iPhone 17 series is not here, which is a good time to buy the iPhone 16 Pro. You have to ask, is this the best time to buy it? I just say that if you like small screens, textures, and use them with peace of mind for three to five years, the iPhone 16 Pro is basically a choice that you won’t regret even if you close your eyes.
Different from domestic manufacturers' "one small face-up in half a year" and "two big flagships in a year", Apple still sticks to the rhythm of each generation. This slowdown does not mean that technology is stagnant, but rather that it is more confident in grasping the product rhythm. For users, when choosing Apple, you will not only buy a mobile phone, but also a complete set of ecology and experience, and each generation has a clear positioning and optimization direction.
For example, iPhone 16 Although Pro is not the "newest hot" released this year, it is still the main player in Apple's high-end camp. Compared with the domestic top-end flagships that start at 6,499 yuan now, the iPhone 16 Pro has now dropped from 8,999 yuan to 2,401 yuan to 6,598 yuan, and is already very sincere in the price. Don’t underestimate the gap of just a few hundred yuan. Don’t forget that this is Apple, which has a significant level of second-hand value retention rate, system update years, and overall machine usage experience with many high-priced domestic flagships.
When it comes to iPhone 16 Pro, the most inaccessible thing is of course the A18 Pro processor it is equipped with. It is customary for Apple chips to improve their performance every year, but what is really amazing is its comprehensive energy efficiency ratio. The A18 Pro is not only beautiful in running scores, but is still the best in mobile phone chips in actual games, video editing, and AI computing. More importantly, Apple's chips and systems are deeply optimized in a coordinated manner, which means you will not encounter the common "strong hardware and poor system" phenomenon in the Android world. Whether it's long-term high-load gaming or multi-task switching, the iPhone 16 Pro maintains excellent smoothness and low heat generation.
If you want to talk about the biggest evolution of Apple in design in recent years, I think titanium is a highlight. The iPhone 16 Pro uses a 5-grade titanium body, which has a significantly improved feel compared to the previous generation. It is light and sturdy. It does feel like "high-end is justice" when you hold it in your hand.
In terms of image, iPhone 16 The Pro is equipped with a 48-megapixel main camera + 48-megapixel ultra-wide angle + 12-megapixel telephoto combination, supporting 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision shooting, which not only meets the shooting needs of professional users, but also is friendly enough to ordinary users. You don’t need to learn complicated photography skills, pick up your phone and take photos, and the filming rate is still satisfactory.
In terms of screen, the iPhone 16 Pro's 6.3-inch real bezel design is eye-catching. Compared with the previous design, the screen-to-body ratio is further optimized and the visual immersion is enhanced. At the same time, Apple's screen tuning is still the industry's benchmark, with excellent color accuracy, brightness, refresh rate and HDR performance.
Finally, let's talk about the price and service life. The pricing of domestic high-end flagships is now generally rising. For example, the 256GB version of Xiaomi 15 Ultra, OPPO Find X8 Ultra, and vivo X200 Ultra all cost about 6,499 yuan, which looks similar to the iPhone 16 Pro. But the problem is that domestic flagships are generally "very comfortable to use in the first two years, but start to stumble and lose prices quickly in the third year", while the life cycle of the iPhone is often "can still fight in five years".
System update support, second-hand value retention rate, peripheral accessories ecology... All of this adds up, iPhone 16 Pro is actually a longer-term and more rational investment. Judging from the service life, spending about the same amount of money will make the iPhone's overall value return higher, not to mention a more robust system experience and wider user support.
If you are considering buying a high-end phone that can be used for three to five years, with a budget of about 6,500 yuan, the iPhone 16 Pro is still a well-deserved high-quality choice.
