The 13 Pro Max still feels fast, takes excellent photos, and easily lasts all day on a full charge even at 88% battery health. The usual improvements you expect from a new iPhone—faster processor, better cameras, longer battery life—would be lost on me in day-to-day use.

Most, but not all, cases have a gap where the Camera Control sits but a select few have a special cover that works with the button which is a hybrid of a mechanical and a touch-sensitive control. The other two iPhones are the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max,

Since there's a two year gap between the two, I captured over 200 photos between the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max to uncover what differences they have with their cameras.

After a week with this new device, I’m fully committed to just how awesome it is thanks to this one new feature. Read my Apple iPhone 16 Pro review to learn more.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is Apple's biggest and most expensive phone yet, but it's also its best. If you considered getting this phone, here are 7 reasons that make the upgrade worthwhile.