iPhone 16 Pro Max keyboard issues

It has been months and I am still having this issue. This is actually my second iPhone 16 I am having more problems with this phone than the first one I got. I have been to Apple countless times and have spoken with senior advisors countless times and none of my issues were fixed. Diagnostic tests passed (even after the phone shut off randomly by itself) and I reset the phone as new and not from a back up and I’m still having problems. The lagging keyboard is driving me absolutely insane! The touchscreen is still unresponsive as well, even after updating the phone. This is by far the worst iPhone I have ever had and it makes me sick that I paid over $1000 for it when it doesn’t work as expected. I’m so tired of Apple not doing anything about this! Here are my other issues.. anyone else having them besides laggy keyboard?

I just updated to iOS 18.3.2 today and it’s honestly made the biggest improvement for me! It feels WAY better! I’ve switched back to the regular iOS keyboard again.

Fixed my rear end. Sounds like you got lucky.

So I finally decided to try and disable predictive text, and I honestly think it has made a marked improvement.

https://applecorridor.com/how-to-fix-iphone-keyboard-lag-after-ios-18-update/

I'm also having the same issues for my Iphone 16 Pro Max. I thought it was because of the screen protector or something but upon knowing others are having same issues, I know now it's the phone itself.

Just got my new iPhone 16 pro max yesterday and what I have noticed is when texting the keyboard will pull up all the options for the letter as if I was still pushing on it. And I have removed my finger from keyboard. Seems to be just when texting and no other times. Has not done it once while writing this.

The keyboard is lack responsive and i think use better with google gboard to type. Also the keyboard area is too small concentrated at lower part of the phone and i feel is not egornomics to type because the phone itself is very heavy and my hand is getting painful when type for long time

Hello! I have a problem with the sensitivity of the sensor on 16 pro max. doesn't always work. especially in the area on the right. It's awkward to type. 18.0.1 did not correct the situation. Is this a problem with the update or can I return the phone to the store?

I would like my 13 pro max back please. It’s been only a few hours of me trying out my 16 pro max and I’m trying to like it but is terrible to type. Kinda hurts my hand actually lol even though it’s not funny. There’s just too many issues at hand and as a paying apple customer.. please fix this issue fast.

Yes I’m having the same issues here! At first I checked all the keyboard settings, still no improvement bcs I thought maybe it’s new iPhone and there are some changes with settings and nope!

My keyboard can’t keep up with how fast I am typing, lack of responsiveness (compare to my iphone 12 pro max) and I have to double tap more often to respond in the whole screen.

And today my first time I have my iPhone 16 pro max screen showed flickering with vertical rainbow stripes flash after I sent text and wanted to type again. I know and feel that there is definitely a problem with iPhone 16 pro max. Not as I expected as like new iPhone. I’m very disappointed. ☹️ 

The 18.0.1 update did not fix issues with unresponsiveness in the screen. Typing is horrendous. I have to click the screen harder/twice in order for the screen to respond. Even typing this out is a chore. I spent so much on this phone just to dread using it, and wishing I had my two year old phone back. Please, please fix this issue.

I have the same issues. I’ve done some of the adjustments other people on this thread have suggested & it hasn’t helped much. I find myself talking into the phone if I have to send long messages. Making sure all of my friends know this issue before they purchase it & have the same problem I do.

I just upgraded for the iPhone 13 Pro Max with never having to look at the keyboard while typing. Now it seems like I have press very hard for my key presses to recognize the touch. While before I barely had to press to type - more like tap. Half the time the screen is not registering my touches. I’m on Verizon networking using a Zagg screen protector.

This is horrible experience and needs fixed because I can’t type quickly.

Derekvill wrote: "...my iPhone 12 Pro Max was completely malfunctioning..."

In an old model iPhone, that could be due to a weak, aging battery. So...

Does your iPhone 12 Pro Max still have its original battery?

And what's the Maximum Capacity % here?...

Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging

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Ouch… I thought I was being weird thinking a brand new, £1500 phone was unresponsive, laggy, and not recognising taps…. This is utterly disappointing and should be fixed ASAP - can’t believe a premium product, sold and priced as such is having such a frustrating issue - the amount of fixing I need to do to every text makes me want to put this phone straight in the bin.