With the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro arriving on September 20, I've been looking at the accessories I've used over the past 12 months and decided it's time for a few upgrades to mark my 16 Pro purchase.

I usually carry a backpack around with me, filled with accessories to help me in any situation for my iPhone, Mac, and Nintendo Switch. This includes power banks, spare USB-C wires, and a cloth for when my Mac's screen gets too dirty.

Granted, these accessories still work perfectly with the best iPhones such as the iPhone 15 and iPhone SE — but why not mark a new upgrade with a new power bank, game controller, and more? With that in mind, I've listed seven accessories below that I'll be buying for my iPhone 16 Pro. Some could give you an idea of how they could help you as well, especially if you're considering an iPhone upgrade too.

Seven accessories I'm buying for my iPhone 16 Pro

There you have it: seven accessories I'll have ready to use for my iPhone 16 Pro. Granted, some of these may not fit everyone's needs, such as the Thermal Camera, but if you're starting to play a lot of games thanks to emulators like Delta and Gamma, the GameSir G8+ Controller is a solid choice. Are you thinking of refreshing your accessories in the lead-up to the iPhone 16 line? If so, what's on your list? Let us know in the iMore forums.

Daryl is iMore's Features Editor, overseeing long-form and in-depth articles and op-eds. Daryl loves using his experience as both a journalist and Apple fan to tell stories about Apple's products and its community, from the apps we use every day to the products that have been long forgotten in the Cupertino archives.

Previously Software & Downloads Writer at TechRadar, and Deputy Editor at StealthOptional, he's also written a book, 'The Making of Tomb Raider', which tells the story of the beginnings of Lara Croft and the series' early development. His second book, '50 Years of Boss Fights', came out in June 2024, and has a monthly newsletter called 'Springboard'. He's also written for many other publications including WIRED, MacFormat, Bloody Disgusting, VGC, GamesRadar, Nintendo Life, VRV Blog, The Loop Magazine, SUPER JUMP, Gizmodo, Film Stories, TopTenReviews, Miketendo64, and Daily Star.