Apple released their latest iPhone and netizens are wondering if it’s worth the price.
The iPhone 16 Pro, Apple’s latest flagship device, was recently just unveiled with new features and an aim to be a top-tier model. In connection to that, the device also comes with a whopping Php60k price which led to the question: Is it truly worth it?
To answer this, let’s check its features to determine whether the iPhone 16 Pro justifies its astronomical cost.
The iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max Is Designed for Apple Intelligence
Tim Cook, the CEO, shared on Monday that the latest model is designed for Apple Intelligence which means that it’s made to pair with other improved and new technologies of Apple such as their latest smartwatch and Airpods.
A18 Chip
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will have the newest CPU which is the A18 and A18 Pro Chips; hailed as the smartest CPU in any smartphone. Each contains 6 cores which allows it faster processing and makes it energy-efficient. Therefore, this makes the latest iPhone better than the A16 and A17 chips of last year.
Camera Control
No, this is not an actual clickable button, instead, it is a recessed tactile switch which works via sensor. With a simple clicking motion or slight touch, the phone camera will immediately be launched. Aside from that, you can also use the same switch for several other controls such as zooming in and out, recording a video, changing the depth, and even modifying the exposure.
Visual Intelligence
Apple is gearing more and more into making their features AI friendly which is why their latest device now has a Visual Intelligence feature. What is it? Well, it’s somehow similar to Google Lens and Gemini Live wherein with just a click of the camera and options will pop-up related to what’s onscreen, such as a QR code for a website or other search options.
How Much is the Latest iPhone?
The prices of the latest models were disclosed by Apple on September 9, 2024 and here are the detailed prices based on its variants:
iPhone 16 (6.1-inch display)
- 128GB – Php 54,990.00
- 256GB – Php 61,990.00
- 512GB – Php 73,990.00
iPhone 16 Plus (6.7-inch display)
- 128GB – Php 62,990.00
- 256GB – Php 69,990.00
- 512GB – Php 81,990.00
iPhone 16 Pro (6.3-inch display)
- 128GB – Php 69,990.00
- 256GB – Php 76,990.00
- 512GB – Php 88,990.00
- 1TB – Php 100,990.00
iPhone 16 Pro Max (6.9-inch display)
- 256GB – P84,990.00
- 512GB – P96,990.00
- 1TB – P108,990.00
There’s not much known about the other specs of the new models but based on what has been highlighted by Apple, do you think it’s worth the price? Share your thoughts in the comments below, Sugboanons!
