Apple's 2022 6.1-inch Pro iPhone, which introduced the Dynamic Island and an always-on 120Hz display alongside the A16 Bionic and a 48MP main camera. Long-term testers say it still lasts a day and shoots superb video, though slow charging, Lightning and faster-than-usual battery wear for some owners are the main gripes.
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On the evidence gathered here, yes. 75% of owners say they would buy it again, and satisfaction is still 7.5 out of 10 two years in. Still lasts a full day after a year of use.
Six months in, testers still rate the cameras and display highly and find the Dynamic Island handy, though early iOS 16 bugs dented battery life. Slow charging and the Lightning port are the complaints that never go away.
Battery health dropped faster than earlier iPhones for some owners. Battery health around 91% after 12 months in one long-term test. 3x zoom is grainy in low light.
Still lasts a full day after a year of use. Sentiment across the ownership period stays close to flat, which is rare: it reads 8.8 out of 10 in the first week and 7.5 two years later.
Worth it for: Mobile photographers; Video shooters; Users who want a 120hz display. Think twice if: Fast-charging fans; Usb-c accessory users; Budget buyers.
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| At purchase | 9.0 / 10 |
|---|---|
| First week | 8.8 / 10 |
| One month | 8.5 / 10 |
| Six months | 8.2 / 10 |
| One year | 7.9 / 10 |
| Two years or more | 7.5 / 10 |
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Six months on, build and battery health held up and video is top-tier, but iOS 16 bugs, slow charging, Lightning and heavy JPEG processing drew criticism.
A 12-month test found a day or more of battery and strong performance, with battery health at 91%, slow charging, warmth under load and aggressive HDR as negatives.
After about a year, the author calls it an excellent everyday camera with day-long battery, but dislikes the heavy sharpening, weak low-light 3x zoom and lack of USB-C.
Reports owners seeing maximum capacity fall to the high 80s or low 90s within a year, possibly faster than previous models.
Notes some owners below 90% battery health within a year while many others report 97% or higher; Apple has not acknowledged a problem.