Which iPhone is the best for me?
Which iPhone suits you?
iPhone 16 Pro (Max): best cameras and screen
The iPhone 16 Pro and the larger 16 Pro Max are the best iPhone devices at this time. You always take sharp photos from up close and when you zoom in, and when it's bright or dark. The ProMotion display refreshes 120 times per second, so your iPhone feels super fast. Thanks to the new chip, the device is also very fast. With the same new buttons as the iPhone 16, you can quickly take a photo or open your favorite app by pressing just 1 button.
iPhone 16 (Plus): super fast, with extra buttons
With the iPhone 16, you can use the most demanding apps and games without slowdowns thanks to the new processor. With the Action button, you can open Apple Music or put your iPhone in 'Do Not Disturb' mode with 1 click. The Capture button is completely new. This lets you quickly open the camera. You can then use the button to focus and take photos. This means you don't have to tap on your screen anymore, so your photos become less blurry.
iPhone 15 (Plus) and iPhone 15 Pro (Max)
Apple iPhone 15 Pro (Max): zoom in extra far
With the iPhone 15 Pro (Max), you can zoom in far without the photos becoming blurry. Thanks to this, you can capture a nice detail of a building or an animal in the zoo, for example. You can zoom in 3 times with the iPhone 15 Pro and 5 times with the iPhone 15 Pro Max. An other difference with the iPhone 15 is that the Pro models have a sturdy, titanium casing. The iPhone 15 Pro (Max) doesn't have the useful Camera Control button of the iPhone 16 Pro (Max).
Apple iPhone 15 (Plus): fast device with good cameras
The Apple iPhone 15 doesn't have the Action button and Camera Control button of the iPhone 16. Thanks to Dynamic Island, you can quickly view notifications and control your apps like Spotify. Due to the older processor, the device is fast but unsuitable for the AI functions that Apple will release in the future. With the 2 cameras, you can take sharp and clear photos even with little light. Thanks to the 48-megapixel main camera, you can see more detail in your photos than with the iPhone 14.
The iPhone 14 (Plus) and the iPhone 14 Pro (Max)
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro (Max): Dynamic Island, 48MP standard lens
On the iPhone 14 Pro (Max), the notch has been replaced by Dynamic Island. This is a pill-shaped cutout that contains all the sensors. This means you have more screen space. Dynamic Island works seamlessly with iOS 16, so you also see your notifications there. Thanks to the 48-megapixel standard lens, all your photos and videos are very detailed, even in low light. The battery life of both devices has been improved with 1 hour, compared to the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max.
Apple iPhone 14 (Plus): new Plus version, larger camera sensors
In addition to the 6.1-inch iPhone 14, the larger 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus is also available. That's useful when you watch a lot of movies and series. The devices have the same functions, but the battery life of the Plus version is 6 hours longer. The camera sensors are larger compared to the iPhone 13 (Mini). Thanks to this, photos and videos you make in low light are sharper. All iPhone 14 models support Action Mode. This ensures all your videos are stable if you move a lot.
iPhone 13 Pro (Max) and iPhone 13 (Mini)
iPhone 13 Pro (Max): ProMotion screen, telephoto lens
The 6.1-inch (Pro) and 6.7-inch (Pro Max) screens of the iPhone 13 Pro (Max) have ProMotion technology. This means that the screens refresh 120 times per second, making animations in games or while scrolling look smooth. With the telephoto lens, you can zoom in without your photos becoming less sharp. With the iPhone 13 Pro, you can zoom in up to 2 times. With the iPhone 13 Pro Max, you can zoom in up to 2.5 times. In addition to models with 128, 256, and 512GB storage, the iPhone 13 Pro (Max) also comes with a 1TB storage capacity.
iPhone 13 (Mini): better cameras than predecessors
The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini are good starter models. The iPhone 13 has a standard and wide-angle lens. The smaller iPhone 13 Mini is a compact smartphone with a 5.4-inch screen. This makes it easy to control this device with just 1 hand and it easily fits into your pocket. Just like the iPhone 13 Pro (Max), these devices run on the powerful A15 Bionic Chip. As a result, no app or game is too demanding. Apple also improved the image stabilization. Thanks to this, your photos are less blurry and appear sharper.
iPhone 12 Pro (Max) and iPhone 12 (Mini)
Apple iPhone 12 Pro (Max): LiDAR scanner
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro has the fast A14 Bionic chip. This allows you to scroll, swipe, and navigate without slowing down. With the LiDAR scanner, you're ready for any future AR games and applications. All cameras on the device have a night mode. That means you can also take good selfies in situations with little ambient light. The iPhone 12 Pro has a 2x optical zoom and the iPhone 12 Pro Max even has a 2.5x optical zoom. The Apple iPhone 12 Pro is available in 2 screen sizes: the average 6.1-inch size and the large 6.7-inch Max version.
Apple iPhone 12 (Mini): 5.4 inches and 6.1 inches
This 5.4-inch iPhone has a practical size and the iPhone 12 with its 6.1-inch screen is the larger version. Both devices have an OLED screen. The back is suitable for charging with MagSafe chargers. It also has 2 cameras, one of which has an ultra wide-angle lens for wide photos. With their A14 Bionic chip, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini have a powerful processor. You can also use the new 5G network on these devices.
iPhone SE 2022: compact and powerful
The iPhone SE 2022 is the best choice if you're looking for an affordable, powerful, and small iPhone. It has the same fast A15 processor as the iPhone 13 Pro, so you can navigate super fast. At the same time, it also has the compact size of the iPhone 8. That means you can easily fit it in your pocket and effortlessly control it with 1 hand. Apple has kept the device affordable thanks to the classic design with bezels and the home button. You unlock the device with Touch ID. In addition, the iPhone SE 3 has a 4.7-inch LCD screen that's a lot more affordable than the OLED screen that its big brothers have.
iPhone 11 and 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro (Max): 3 cameras
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max are the eye-catchers of the 2019 iPhone models. These are the first devices with 3 cameras. They have a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, an ultra wide-angle lens, and a telephoto lens. With the ultra wide-angle lens, you can capture up to 4x more in a photo or video. The A13 chip offers enough processing power to quickly boot all of your apps and demanding games. In addition, you can take the most beautiful photos in the dark thanks to the new Night mode. And don't forget the noteworthy color: Midnight Green.
iPhone 11: improved 12MP selfie camera
The Apple iPhone 11 is available in 6 striking colors, including mint green, lavender, and light yellow. The iPhone 11 also has a dual camera system that consists of a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and an ultra wide-angle lens. You can use the latter to capture large groups of people or tall buildings on camera. The front camera now has 12 megapixels. And from now on, you can record slow-motion videos, also known as 'slofies', with the selfie camera. Thanks to the A13 chip, you can do all of this faster than ever.
iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max
Apple iPhone Xs: powerful iPhone with a dual camera
There isn't a task the A12 Bionic chip can't handle. Like the iPhone X, the Apple iPhone Xs has a new bezel-less design. You unlock it with Face ID, which works slightly faster than the Face ID on the iPhone X. The Apple iPhone Xs has a 5.8-inch OLED Super Retina display and you can take the most beautiful photos with the dual camera. A new function in portrait mode is that you can now adjust the depth of field yourself, even after taking a photo. This way, photos taken in portrait mode will look even more professional.
Apple iPhone Xs Max: large screen and dual camera
Did the iPhone Xs get you excited, but do you prefer a larger size? That's possible! Instead of a 5.8-inch display, the Apple iPhone Xs Max has a 6.5-inch OLED Super Retina display. This is the largest screen in iPhone history. It's ideal if you love to watch movies and series on your iPhone or if you regularly edit photos and videos on your device. Worried that the iPhone Xs Max is too big? The iPhone Xs Max is about as large as the iPhone 8 Plus, which has a 5.5-inch screen. How is that possible? The bezels are more narrow, so a phone of the same size can have a larger screen.
iPhone Xr and iPhone X
Apple iPhone Xr: iPhone with the best battery life
Apple announced the iPhone Xs and the Apple iPhone Xr at the same time. Is the latest OLED Super Retina display not a must for you? In that case, the iPhone Xr is a good choice for you. Despite the fact that the iPhone Xr doesn't have a dual camera, the photos are almost as nice as those you take with the iPhone Xs. That's because the iPhone Xr also has a portrait mode and you can adjust the depth of field yourself. Want to know what stands out the most about this iPhone? The 6 different colors you can choose from.
Apple iPhone X: first iPhone with bezel-less design
The Apple iPhone X was the first iPhone with a completely new design. For example, the iPhone has an edge-to-edge screen with rounded off corners and lacks a home button. That means this phone isn't secured with Touch ID, but you use Face ID to unlock your phone. The iPhone X is also the first iPhone with an OLED screen. This screen displays beautiful contrasts and the brightest colors. In addition, you can now take portrait photos with the front and rear cameras.
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Conclusion
What's the best Apple iPhone for you depends on your usage situation. If you like to take photos, choose the iPhone 16 Pro. The iPhone 16 Pro Max has the same cameras, but is much larger. The iPhone 16 also is a fast device, but the screen isn't as good and it doesn't have a zoom lens. The iPhone 14 is a bit older, but has a good price-quality ratio.