On Monday, September 9th, Apple announced their new iPhone 16 at their “Glowtime” event, releasing September 20th. While Apple is one of the biggest tech companies in the world, it seems their new iPhone products aren’t viewed as a proportionately big deal at Yorba Linda High School. Kavini Vinayagamoorthy (9) states: “I didn’t even know there was an iPhone 16″, showing how the iPhone 16 remains unknown throughout the student body. This article will spread awareness about the customization options, the new features, and the best ongoing deals for the iPhone 16.
The iPhone 16 has four versions: the iPhone 16, the iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max. According to the Apple Website, all four models come with Apple Intelligence, otherwise only offered on iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max versions, as well as the new Camera Control feature and wireless charging. Compared to the iPhone 15, these phones are said to have a longer-lasting battery life and a better camera quality (Apple).
The iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus come in five vivid colors: Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, and Black, advertised on the Apple Website’s opening screen. The regular iPhone 16 has 22 hours of battery life and a 6.1 inch screen, whereas the iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch screen and the same hours of battery life. The price difference between the two models is $100, with the iPhone 16 starting at $799 and the iPhone 16 Plus at $899 (Apple).
Both iPhone 16 Pros come in four colors: Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium. The iPhone Pro and Pro Max both have significant price increases compared to their regular iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus counterparts but come with increased battery lives; the iPhone 16 Pro costs $999 with 27 hours of screen time, while the Pro Max costs $1199 and has up to 33 hours of battery life (Apple).
Camera Control, a new feature available only on the iPhone 16 models, is a small button on the left side of the phone that can be used to take photos or videos without touching the screen. In addition to taking photos, it can also be used to change photo settings, simply by tapping three times on the button and sliding a finger up and down to choose which setting needs to be changed (Apple).
Apple products can be pricey, but there are ways to cut down on the cost. First of all, there’s the trade-in deal offered by Apple themselves. With their deal, customers can trade in any iPhone model for up to $650 off an iPhone 16. This offer never expires and is useful for any pre-existing Apple consumers. Next, there is the AT&T up-to-$1000-off deal, with the only two prerequisites of this deal being that a customer must open or already be on one of their qualifying unlimited plans and that they must have a phone to trade in. This offer guarantees that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are completely covered if used to the fullest of its potential. Verizon and T-Mobile have identical deals regarding their unlimited plans, though T-Mobile’s offer only applies to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. All three of these deals can be found on the AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile websites respectfully. In addition to these offers, customers can get $30 off if their carrier happens to be AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon.
Overall, each of the iPhone 16 models is a huge improvement from the iPhone 15, with the new addition of the Camera Control feature and the extended battery life included in the iPhone 16. Some of the best deals centered around the iPhone 16 can get customers free iPhone 16s, with the purchase of an unlimited data plan, and the trade-in deal offered by Apple is a great way for existing Apple customers to upgrade their phones for a fraction of the regular cost.
