The iPhone 16 Pro is here with the typical Apple fanfare and glamour. But is an iPhone 16 Pro buy truly an upgrade from the likes of the iPhone 15 Pro? For many Apple lovers in Africawhether in Nigeria, Kenya, or other countriesthe upgrade might not be worth the hype, and definitely not the price. While Apple keeps raising the bar with the flamboyance and parade that herald iPhone launches, it does so little in actual device upgrades. In this article, we highlight the iPhone 15 Pro and 16 Pro for critical upgrade evaluation.
Verdict: For those who already have the iPhone 15 Pro, a leap to buy the iPhone 16 Pro may not be a priority, especially in African markets where robust trade-in programs are lacking.
Heres a breakdown of the differencesand why you might want to hold onto your iPhone 15 Pro. Or why you may want to buy the iPhone 15 Pro instead of coughing up extra bucks just to get the iPhone 16 Pro.
Performance and chipsetThe iPhone 16 Pro comes equipped with the A18 Pro chip, a step up from the A17 Pro found in the iPhone 15 Pro. However, the jump in performance is barely noticeable for most users. Day-to-day tasks such as browsing, multitasking, or even gaming show little difference in speed.
- iPhone 15 Pro: A17 Pro chip, 8GB RAM
- iPhone 16 Pro: A18 Pro chip, 8GB RAM
If youre upgrading for a performance boost, the iPhone 16 Pro offers little advantage. The A17 Pro already delivers a stellar experience, and for casual users, its more than sufficient.
