With the iPhone 17 expected to launch next month, fans are debating whether they should buy an iPhone 16 in August 2025. The iPhone 16 and its Plus, Pro, and Pro Max versions launched in September last year. The iPhone 16 models feature a slight design difference compared to their predecessors, the iPhone 13, 14, and 15. The most notable change is in the rear camera, which has a vertical layout similar to the iPhone 11 and 12. The phones were released in five colors: Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, and Black. They utilize an A18 system on a chip optimized to run generative artificial intelligence. The devices also feature a Neural Engine that is faster than those in earlier models. Earlier this year, Apple released an iPhone 16e model powered by an A18 SoC with four GPU cores instead of the regular five cores found in the iPhone 16.
Here’s why you shouldn’t buy iPhone 16 in August
Since Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 next month, experts recommend that buyers wait to see what the new phone and its variants will offer. Additionally, customers may want to wait until the prices of the iPhone 16 and its Plus, Pro, and Pro Max versions drop following the release of the iPhone 17 models in September 2025.
Official information about the iPhone 17, including its release date and specifications, is currently unknown. However, rumors suggest that four variants will be available (via MacRumors). These are:
- iPhone 17
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
- iPhone 17 Air
Rumors suggest the iPhone 17 Air model will feature a thinner design, a new display size, and a different camera appearance. It is also expected that Apple will equip the Air with a 6.6-inch display and a 6 mm-thick chassis.
Apple is reportedly discontinuing the Plus lineup, which was part of the iPhone 14, 15, and 16 series. This is because the Plus series did not gain significant popularity with customers.
Earlier rumors suggested that the iPhone 17 Air would be a high-end device, more expensive than the Pro Max version. However, more recent reports claim that it will instead be cheaper than the Pro and Pro Max models but more expensive than the base model.
Moreover, the iPhone models releasing in 2025 are also reported to feature ProMotion display technology. It will also have a 120Hz maximum refresh rate for smoother scrolling and video playback. In addition, Apple is reportedly working on a new 24-megapixel front-facing camera with a six-element lens. Rumors suggest that at least one iPhone 17 model will feature an Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip.
