The best iPhones for 2024: Which model should you buy?

The iPhone 16 Pro is the iPhone we’d recommend to most people.

It has a 48MP wide, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP 5x telephoto and 12MP front.

It runs on the slightly faster A18 Pro chip, which doesn’t make a huge difference with everyday tasks but is more future-proof all the same.

While every iPhone 16 has a USB-C charging port, the Pro models support faster data transfer speeds.

The iPhone 16 Pro's main camera has a larger sensor, so it’s a bit better in low-light environments.

The Pro should get better battery life as well, though it's certainly not the longest-lasting smartphone we’ve tested.

Apple rates it at up to 27 hours of video playback, up from 22 hours with the standard iPhone 16 .

While we think the 16 Pro is a great flagship, our next pick should better suit those who don't mind a bigger device and want a phone that can truly last all day .

There isn’t a good budget option in Apple ’s iPhone family right now.

The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are still excellent if you really want to save that extra $ 100 upfront.