In this video I’m wrapping up a full one-year run with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and yeah… the title says it all: it’s finally over. I go through what actually mattered in day-to-day use—hardware, the feel of the phone after months of real life, and what held up (and what got old). I also talk about iOS 26 and how the software experience changes the vibe of the phone over time, because a “one year review” isn’t just specs—it’s the stuff you notice when the honeymoon phase is long gone. I break down the display, the cameras, and the overall reliability I’ve had living with it as my main phone. If you’re trying to figure out whether the 16 Pro Max is still worth it now, or if you should wait/upgrade/skip, this is the kind of review I personally look for: practical, clean, and honest. No hype—just what worked for me, what didn’t, and the real takeaways after a full year.