How to Transfer Data from iPhone to iPhone 16 | 5 Ways

Recently, Apple released the latest iPhone 16. The new iPhone 16 has been upgraded in terms of chips, lenses, buttons, AI, etc. If you plan to buy the latest iPhone 16, then you need to be prepared to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone 16.

★Tip:

Is it worth to switch old iPhone to new iPhone 16? You can learn things about iPhone 16 features in this link.

The following article introduces 5 different transfer methods that can help you transfer all data or specific ones (like WhatsApp data) to the new iPhone. You can check the table below to compare their advantages and disadvantages.

5 Ways to Convert Old iPhone to iPhone 16

Methods	Transfer	Network/Wi-Fi Requires	Easy/Difficulty	Pros	Cons
FoneTool	Fastest	X	Easy	- Support large file transfer (Selectively) - No reliance on network - One-click transfer operation	- Computer equipment required
iCloud	Slow	√	Medium	- Use anywhere, anytime - Automatic syncing	- Limited free storage space - Network dependent, limited speed
Quick Start	Fast	√	Easy	- Built-in function	- Requires two devices to be placed together - High compatibility between devices required
iTunes	Medium	X	Medium	- Supports large-capacity transmission - Full backup (Only)	- Requires two devices to be placed together - High compatibility between devices required
AirDrop	Slow	√	Easy	- Intuitive operation - Suitable for transferring small files	- Only suitable for transferring small files - Short distance required, limited stability

How to Transfer Data from iPhone to iPhone 16 Without iCloud

To simplify the process of transferring old iPhone to new iPhone, FoneTool, a professional iPhone to iPhone transfer app, provides the most effective process. With just 3 simple steps, you can transfer all the data from your old phone to your new phone in one click. And it does not require you to connect to any network, so you don't have to worry about leaking any data.

Now, you can free download FoneTool and follow the below steps to learn how to transfer everything from iPhone to iPhone without iCloud.

Step 1. Open FoneTool > Connect your iPhones to your computer with USB cables.

Step 2. Click Phone Transfer on the left panel > Go to iPhone to iPhone > Tap Start Transfer.

Step 3. Check Enable backup encryption to keep your private data safer > Then click Start Transfer to begin the task.

If you want to sale your old iPhone, before that, you can go to Toolbox > Data Eraser > Choose Erase all data to reset iPhone to factory settings easily.

How to Sync Everything from iPhone to iPhone with iCloud

If you don't mind the slow iCloud restore process, you can refer to the following steps to transfer data from iPhone to new iPhone with iCloud.

Step 1. On the old iPhone, go to Settings.

Step 2. Tap [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup > Turn on iCloud Backup under Backup > Click Back Up Now.

Step 3. On the new iPhone 16, start setting up the iPhone > Then choose Restore from iCloud Backup.

How to Transfer All Data from Old iPhone to New iPhone by Quick Start

Apple come with built-in software to help you transfer data from iPhone to iPhone 16. Quick Start requires you to turn on Bluetooth on both iPhones and select your WiFi network. Make sure to transfer under good network conditions, otherwise, it will take a lot of time.

If the target iPhone is already configured, you will need to erase it first. You can restart the setup process by opening Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Now you can follow the below guide to move data to new iPhone.

Step 1. Place two iPhones close to each other > Then quick start screen will appear on the source iPhone.

Step 2. Confirm the Apple ID and tap Continue.

Step 3. Enter the passcode on the new iPhone 16 > And then follow the on-screen prompts to set Face ID or Touch ID, etc.

Step 4. On the Transfer Your Data screen, select Transfer from iPhone to transfer everything wirelessly.

How to Move Data from Old iPhone to iPhone 16 with iTunes

Like iCloud, iTunes is an official iPhone data transfer tool provided by Apple. You need to connect your old phone to your computer to back up the data to iTunes, and then restore the backup to your new phone.

This method is a bit cumbersome. So please be patient and follow the steps below to transfer your data.

Step 1. Download and launch the latest version of iTunes > Connect the old iPhone to the computer.

Step 2. After iTunes recognizes your iPhone, chose Device tab > Summary > This Computer > Choose Back Up Now.

Step 3. After it finished the backup process, plug in your new iPhone 16 to the computer.

Step 4. Go to Summary > Click Restore Backup option > Choose the correct backup and tap Restore.

How to Send Data from iPhone to iPhone using AirDrop

If you only want to transfer a small number of photos, videos, contacts, music and other files to the new iPhone 16, you can also choose to use AirDrop for wireless transfer. This method requires both devices to have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. Transfer failures may occur due to file size or interference from surrounding devices.

Here are the detailed step-by-step instructions to transfer data from old iPhone to iPhone 16 wirelessly:

Step 1. Make sure you opened Bluetooth, Wi-Fi on the old iPhone and new iPhone > Open AirDrop and select Everyone.

Step 2. We take transfer contacts as an example, open the Contacts app and choose the contact you need to transfer > Tap Share Contact > Then click AirDrop and select the new iPhone.

Step 3. On the new iPhone, tap Accept to receive the files. Repeat the above steps to transfer other contacts or more files.

Conclusion

That’s all about how to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone 16. You can choose the right method according to your needs. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, and choosing the suitable method depends on your speed needs, whether you use a computer, and the size of the file to be transferred.

If you care about speed and don't want to rely on the Internet, and don't lose any data on the old iPhone and the new iPhone, then FoneTool is the best choice to  complete the transfer quickly and stably.