With the release of Google’s Pixel 9 and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold, rumors are focusing on one of the most well-liked smartphones in the world. The company claims that iOS 18, one of the largest iOS updates in years, will power the new smartphone series. Here is all the information we currently know about the iPhone 16 series, with only a few weeks till Apple unveils the newest model.
Design
With a few tweaks, the iPhone 16 series is reportedly going to maintain the iPhone 15’s design language. While the iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to have a 6.9-inch screen, Apple is believed to increase the screen size of the iPhone 16 Pro to 6.3 inches. Nevertheless, it’s possible that these dimensions adjustments will only apply to the Pro models, leaving the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus identical to their predecessors.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will, however, get the Action Button, which was previously exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Additionally, it’s said that Apple is developing a new Capture button for all 4 models that will allow users to snap pictures and videos. It’s believed to be pressure-sensitive, just like the shutter buttons on digital cameras.
Camera
The camera capabilities of the original iPhone were much improved by the iPhone 15 series, but the future iPhone 16 might not see a significant improvement. However, there is positive news.
The 48MP sensor found on the iPhone 15 lineup will power the primary camera on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. However, a recent leak by Apple Insider claims that the ultrawide sensor has a faster aperture rate of f/2.2 than the iPhone 15’s f/2.4, meaning it will be able to capture more light and take better low light photos. It is also reported that the forthcoming non-pro models would have a vertical camera layout, which may contribute to the capability for spatial video recording.
Moving on to the iPhone 16 Pro, it is reported that the Pro Max and 16 Pro will include triple camera setups. Apple may replace the 3x telephoto lens on the iPhone 16 Pro with a 5x telephoto lens, even though the new phones are rumored to use the same 48MP sensor as their predecessors.
Regarding the ultrawide camera, it appears that Apple may use a 48MP lens capable of producing 48MP ProRaw images. According to the rumor, Apple plans to release JPEG-XL, a new photo format that will join HEIF, JPEG, HEIF Max, ProRaw, and ProRAW Max in the software department.
Faster Apple silicon and more RAM
The forthcoming iPhone 16 will probably be powered by the A18 chip, according to code found in the iOS 18 beta. However, Apple may differentiate between the pro and non-pro models by altering the number of CPU and GPU cores. This suggests that the amateur models might move a little more slowly than the professionals. Apple is rumored to be considering naming its products A18 and A18 Pro.
Moreover, an enhanced Neural Engine with additional cores is reportedly included in the A18 series CPUs, which could assist accelerate on-device AI activities. Additionally, it is reported that the iPhone 16 models will have 8GB of RAM, which is 25% higher than the 6GB of RAM found in the iPhone 15.
Date of launch
Although Apple has not yet formally announced the iPhone 16’s debut date, a cursory review of the tech giant’s previous history suggests that the device will most likely be revealed in the second week of September.