With iOS 16, Apple brings a new operating system to the market. With each new version, it always remains to be seen how well, mainly old, iPhone models pull it off.
Problems with the battery or lesser performance: it happens every now and then with an update. Does this also apply to iOS 16 or is the update ideal for users this time?
Suitable iPhone models for iOS 16
It sometimes remains a glaring misunderstanding, but iOS 16 is not only available for the new iPhone models. In fact, the oldest device capable of running the software dates back to 2017. Five years ago now, that is. So don’t worry, there’s a good chance that your smartphone can have the new features.
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The following Apple devices are eligible for the iOS 16 update:
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone X
iPhone SE (2020)
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone SE (2022)
Wondering how to install iOS 16 on your smartphone? Then be sure to check out the article we wrote about it.
But does it work well?
Good. So the 2017 iPhone 8 is in a position to run iOS 16. Whether it’s wise, that remains to be seen. As mentioned above, it’s still possible for a model to lose out with the latest software on board.
After running several Geekbench 3 tests, YouTube channel iAppleBytes manages to draw the conclusion: you really don’t need to worry. As you can see in the video below, certain models even improve.
Take the iPhone 8, for example. The 2017 smartphone scored 2265 in the multi-core score with iOS 15, where it managed a score of 2394 with iOS 16. An improvement of just under 6%. The only problem is that the battery life decreases by 8%, but you get more power in return. So it is what you consider important.
In turn, the iPhone 12 manages to get more out of the battery. Its score of 4279 is a lot higher than the score it achieved with iOS 15.
Five must-try iOS 16 features for your iPhone
Since early this week, consumers with iPhones can finally install iOS 16. Chances are that many people will do so immediately. Since you probably can’t see the forest for the trees because of the many additions, we list some of the real must-try features for you.
In the article below you can check which features these are exactly.
