When Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 series in early September, the company introduced the A18 Pro chip as "the fastest CPU in any smartphone." The A18 chip that powers the non-Pro iPhone 16 models has to be almost as fast.
But I knew going into the Glowtime event that I would not buy an iPhone 16 Pro this year. Instead, I chose the iPhone 16 Plus, with the A18 Pro's chip being the least of my worries. I wanted a larger screen, better battery life, Apple Intelligence, and the Camera Control button.