11 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 16 & 8 Reasons Not To

iPhone 16 rumors have hinted at significant upgrades and some shoppers might want to skip the iPhone 15 and wait for Apple’s 2024 iPhone.

Many people will be perfectly fine buying an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, or another iPhone model right now or in the weeks ahead.

On the other hand, some people might want to wait and see what the company has up its sleeves in 2024.

The current iPhone lineup is certainly worth considering, but others may want to take a rain check and wait for the 2024 iPhone, also known as iPhone 16.

iPhone 16 Rumors

iPhone 16 rumors have swirled for months and they’ve outlined some intriguing changes.

We’re still several weeks away from Apple’s announcements which means the company’s plans could change as development progresses behind the scenes.

That being said, what we’ve heard about the iPhone 16 puts those of you in the market for a new device in 2024 in an interesting position: Buy now or wait?

In this guide we’ll take you through the best reasons to wait for the iPhone 16 and the best reasons to go with another device long before the 2024 iPhones arrive on shelves.

Wait for the Best Version of iOS 18

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We've heard a lot about the iPhone 16's hardware, but the software might offer the biggest changes. The iPhone 16 series will be powered by iOS 18, Apple's new operating system which is now in beta ahead of its official release this fall.  As expected, the software will carry AI improvements dubbed Apple Intelligence. These features will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and newer devices like the iPhone 16.  We expect the iPhone 16 to get some exclusive iOS 18 features to help separate it from the iPhone 15 Pro models and we should learn more about them in the weeks ahead.

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