iPhone 16

New Features

• Larger 6.3″ and 6.9″ Sizes for Pro
• New “capture” button
• Action button for all iPhone 16 models
• Faster A-series chip
• Vertical camera buttons for standard models
• Wi-Fi 7

The iPhone 16 will bring big changes to the iPhone lineup. We expect Apple to increase the size of the iPhone 16 Pro to 6.3 inches and the size of the iPhone 16 Pro Max to 6.9 inches. This will be the first size upgrade in several years. Experts expect Apple to limit the size changes to the iPhone 16 Pro models. The iPhone 16 models will stay the same size as the iPhone 15. The iPhone 16 models won’t get bigger. They will get some minor design tweaks thanks to extra buttons. Both the standard iPhone 16 models and the Pro models will look like the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro models.

Apple is designing new A-series chips for the iPhone 16 lineup. We could see some improvements in efficiency and performance. But, we haven’t yet heard details on what to expect. Phone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro could use different chips, with the high-end chip limited to the Pro models.

It will expand to all four iPhone 16 models in 2024. The iPhone 16 lineup will also have a new “Capture Button” for taking photos and videos. The Capture Button will work like the shutter button on a digital camera. It will detect multiple pressure levels for focusing and then capturing an image.

The iPhone 16 models will have a new vertical camera lens. This is a change from the prior diagonal lens. The new orientation will let the standard iPhone 16 models capture Spatial Video. They will capture it for the Vision Pro headset. Apple expects to include the tetrameric 5x optical zoom lens in the iPhone 16 Pro. They suggest it will not only be in the iPhone 16 Pro Max this year.

This roundup features all the rumors about the iPhone 16 lineup we’ve heard. This gives Apple plenty of time to change their plans.

iPhone 16 Design

Apple tested many designs for the standard iPhone 16 models. But, they chose an aligned camera system with a pill-shaped bump. Prior iPhones had a square-shaped camera bump for the diagonal lenses. But, Apple can slim it down with the new lens arrangement.

The pill-shaped bump houses the separate wide and UltraWide lenses. The microphone will be next to the lenses, while the camera flash will be on the back of the device outside of the bump.

Apple plans to replace the mute switch with the Action button. The iPhone 16 models will have the same button. The volume buttons will be below the Action button.

The right side of the device will get a new Capture Button. It will be where the mm-wave antenna was on prior U.S. iPhone models. The button will be easy to press when the iPhone is in the landscape. Apple plans to move the mm-wave antenna to the bottom left side of the iPhone 16.

The iPhone 16 models will have the same general design as the iPhone 15 models. They will have the new vertical lens arrangement and the Capture Button. But, there will be no notable changes to the body shape or size.

Colors

The iPhone 16 models could come in seven colors: blue, pink, yellow, green, black, white, and purple.

Size Changes for iPhone 16 Pro

The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models will be larger than the old ones. Here are the expected changes:

• Rumors suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro will feature a 6.3-inch display.
• The iPhone 16 Pro Max might feature a 6.9-inch display.

The size increases are part of a broader set of upgrades. These may include new camera improvements, a faster A-series chip, and a new button layout. The larger sizes for the Pro line are a significant change, as they mark the first size upgrade in several years. The bigger size will provide more room inside. This space will hold things like a periscope telephoto camera system. This could lead to big camera upgrades.

Rumors and leaks form the basis of these details. Apple’s plans could change before the launch. Apple will release the iPhone 16 lineup in the fall of 2024.

 iPhone 16 Pro

 iPhone 16 Pro Max

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will be the same size as the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. We do not expect their size to change.

Display Technology

Experts expect the iPhone 16 series to have many advances in display tech. Here are some of the anticipated features based on the latest rumors:

• More Power-Efficient OLED Display: The iPhone 16 could include a new OLED material set from Samsung. It aims to make the display more power-efficient.
• Micro-Lens Technology: Apple may add new technology to the iPhone 16 display. This tech will increase screen brightness.
• Ultra-Narrow Bezel Technology: The iPhone 16 series might also introduce ultra-narrow bezel technology. This would improve the screen-to-body ratio and maximize the display size.

Apple is always working to improve the visuals on their devices. These are part of their efforts. Remember, industry rumors and leaks provide the basis for these details. Actual features could vary upon release. In the fall of 2024, people expect Apple to announce the iPhone 16 lineup.

Buttons

Mute Switch and one Apple plan to add two new buttons to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, one that will replace the new one.

Action Button

IPhone 15 Pro models act Button. 2024 the Action Button will come to the standard iPhone 16 models. Action Button used across the iPhone 16 lineup will be identical to the iPhone 15 Pro Action Button.

The Action button replaces the old mute switch. It can do many things. For example, it can turn on the flashlight, camera, or silent mode. It can also launch a shortcut, or turn on a focus mode. It can use Translate and more.

Capture Button

The extra Capture Button is on the same side of the iPhone as the Power button. It sits in the space taken by the 5G mm-wave antenna in the United States.

Adding this button moved the mm-wave cutout to the left side of the device, below the volume buttons. It will respond to pressure and touch. iPhone users will zoom in and out by swiping left and right on the button. They will focus with a light press and activate it more forcefully.

The Capture Button will be available on all four iPhone 16 models, and it is used for taking photos and videos.

A-Series Chips

Leaked tech info for Apple’s chips suggests that all four iPhone 16 models will use the same A18 chip. But, Apple may still make an A18 and an A18 Pro with some parts turned off to tell them apart.

The next A18 chip for the iPhone 16 Pro models could have an upgraded Neural Engine. It would have more cores. This will allow for better AI/machine learning. We expect a larger die size.

Thermal Improvements

We expect the iPhone 16 models to feature a new thermal design. It will fight overheating. Sources say Apple is working on a graphene thermal system for the iPhone 16 models. The iPhone 16 Pro models may also have a metal battery casing. It will improve heat dissipation.

Graphene conducts heat better. Manufacturers use copper in iPhone heat sinks.

RAM

You could upgrade to the base iPhone 16 models. They have 8GB of RAM, up from the 6GB in the iPhone 15 models. That would see all four iPhone 16 models offering 8GB of RAM.

5G Modem Chips

Many expect the iPhone 16 series to improve 5G. This is thanks to including advanced modem chips. Here’s what the latest rumors suggest:

Rumors say the iPhone 16 Pro models will have Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X75 modem. It would make 5G faster and more efficient.

The Snapdragon X75 is the world’s first modem-RF system ready for 5G Advanced. Many view it as a step towards 6G.

We expect the non-Pro models to continue using the Snapdragon X70 5G modem chip. These models include the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.

These modem chips aim to enhance connectivity. They do this by boosting speeds, coverage, mobility, link strength, and location accuracy. The X75 is notable. It has a new 5G AI Suite. The suite uses AI to boost performance. It’s also reported to have a smaller hardware footprint. It consumes less power and leaves more space inside the device for other upgrades.

Keep in mind that these details are from industry leaks and rumors. The actual features could vary when Apple announces the iPhone 16 lineup in the fall of 2024.

Wi-Fi 7

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo thinks the iPhone 16 Pro models could use Wi-Fi 7. He thinks it is next-generation tech. You can expect delivery of speeds of “at least 30” gigabits per second. It might even reach 40Gb/s.

Wi-Fi 7 can also use 320MHz channels. It supports 4K QAM. This allows speeds up to 2.4x faster than Wi-Fi 6 with the same antennas. Wi-Fi 7 will be faster. It will have lower latency and more reliable connectivity.

The iPhone 16 Pro models could limit Wi-Fi 7. The standard iPhone 16 models could get an upgrade to Wi-Fi 6E. Wi-Fi 6E supports the 6GHz Wi-Fi band. Currently, the iPhone 15 Pro models limit Wi-Fi 6E.

USB-C Port

Apple will switch to USB-C with the iPhone 15 lineup. It’s also expected for the iPhone 16 models.

AI Capabilities

In iOS 18, Apple may add new Siri features. Large language models will power them. Some of the advanced AI features may only be on the iPhone 16 models.

A leaker shared details. iOS 18 will bring many new LLM features to all iPhones. But, on-device AI features could stay only on the iPhone 16. iOS 18’s new AI could include better interactions between Siri and Messages. It might also have auto-generated Apple Music playlists. It could also work with productivity apps for AI-assisted content creation, and more.

Microphone Improvements

The iPhone 16 models will have an improved microphone. It will come with the AI-enhanced Siri. The microphone will have better water resistance. It will also have a better signal-to-noise ratio. These changes will “improve the Siri experience,” said Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

iPhone 16 Camera Technology

The iPhone 16 Pro models could have a better 48-megapixel UltraWide lens. It would let them take better pictures in low light. It would work like the 48-megapixel Wide camera. The camera uses pixel binning. It combines the data from four pixels into one “super pixel” for better images.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max will use a 48-megapixel wide-angle camera. It will have an eight-part hybrid lens with two glasses and six plastic elements. The camera will also have improvements for the telephoto and UltraWide lenses.

Both the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max could get 5x Telephoto lenses in 2024. The tech only works with the larger Pro Max. The tech was only available on the larger Pro Max.

Camera Layout

Experts expect that the standard iPhone 16 models will have a vertical camera layout. It will be like the layout used in the iPhone 12. Apple has used a diagonal layout for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14. But, the swap will let the UltraWide and Wide cameras record spatial video.

A leaked image shows an iPhone 16 camera chassis. It has the rumored vertical camera layout. It confirms the design choice for the iPhone 16. Leaked iPhone 16 case molds feature the same vertical camera arrangement.

Super Periscope

The iPhone 16 Pro Max could have a super telephoto periscope camera. This would give it more optical zoom. The information comes from a Weibo account. It has provided accurate information in the past. But a second reliable source has not yet backed it up.

“Super” or “ultra” telephoto describes cameras with a focal length of over 300mm. The current telephoto lens is like a 77mm lens. So, if accurate, the zoom capabilities could increase.

Storage

We expect the iPhone 16 Pro models to have up to 1TB of storage. Apple will also offer 256GB and 512GB models. The 1TB iPhone 16 Pro could feature slower read and write speeds to cut down on costs, according to diagrams. The site claims Apple may use high-density Quad-Level Cell (QLC) NAND flash. But, Apple has not yet decided.

Battery

Rumors suggest the iPhone 16 Pro models will use stacked battery tech. It can provide higher capacity and a longer lifespan. Stacked batteries are common in electric vehicles and medical devices. But, they are a new technology for smartphones.

The battery could come alongside faster 40W wired charging. It also has 20W MagSafe charging.

Rumors suggest that most of the iPhone 16 models will see a small increase in battery life.

Pricing

We expect the pricing of the iPhone 16 lineup to be as follows. Based on the latest available data, we have gathered this information.

iPhone 16: Expected to start between $799-$8991.

iPhone 16 Plus: likely price range of $899-$999.

iPhone 16 Pro: Rumored to range from $999-$1,0991.

iPhone 16 Pro Max: Could start at $1,199-$1,2991.

These prices reflect the potential starting costs for the base models. The costs could vary depending on the storage and other features. It’s also worth noting that Apple may need to adjust the prices. This is to account for production costs and market conditions. The official prices will be set during the product launch event. We expect it in the fall of 2022. Keep in mind that these prices are speculative and the actual prices may vary at launch.

iPhone 16: software and updates

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) will begin June 10. The iPhone 16 lineup will arrive in the fall. So, we can expect iOS 18 to launch with the iPhone 16.

Though most other tech companies have been investing in AI, Apple has remained quiet. But this may change with iOS 18 and Siri. Apple has been working to make it smarter with large language models (LLM). While Apple could bring new LLM features to all iPhones, some will remain exclusive to the iPhone 16 line.

Possible AI features include better interactions with Siri and Messages. They also include improved Apple Music playlists, integration with productivity apps, and more. There’s also a rumor about better microphones. They will come with the improved AI-powered Siri. They will have better water resistance and a better signal-to-noise ratio.