One key thing to note is that Apple has a history of supporting its iPhones for a long time. Not only are support options available for older iPhones, but Apple tends to keep its phones up to date with the latest software for many years. Should you decide to go with the iPhone 15, you’ll still have quite a few software upgrades in your future.

Apple this week made parts and tools for the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max available to order through

Maybe there isn't one giant improvement in the iPhone 16 Pro Max from its predecessor, but there are many improvements worth the steep price of admission.

I love most of the iPhone 16 series. The iPhone 16 is probably the best small phone ever made — although the Google Pixel 9 Pro makes it a close fight — while the iPhone 16 Pro is my personal iPhone of choice this year.

Apple claims its newest line of phones will let you play everything from Apple Arcade indies to AAA titles. It does, but don't expect a console-level experience.

Choosing between the iPhone 16 versus the iPhone 16 Pro as your next Apple device? Here's what you should know before you buy.