Why I'm recommending the standard iPhone 16 over the Pro this year (and I'm not alone)

• The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus undercut the Pro models by up to $400 while still offering similar features.
• The configurable Action button and Camera Control offer users more iOS shortcuts than ever, though they come with learning curves.
• The features that I hoped Apple would improve this year -- such as the 60Hz refresh rate and slower-than-average 20W wired charging -- haven't changed.

I've been testing the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus for the past week, and they've quickly unseated last year's iPhone 15 series as the handsets I recommend to most people. Considering it's the iPhone 16 that we're talking about, perhaps I shouldn't be as surprised by the polish and familiarity.

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