Though Apple only released the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models a few months ago, some are already anticipating the 2024 iPhone 16 series, as is common with rumors.
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For the iPhone 16 family, Apple is developing new A-series CPUs based on the most recent N3E 3-nanometer node. Performance and efficiency gains are possible, but specifics on what to anticipate have not yet been disclosed. Different chips may be used by the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, with the higher-end chip being exclusive to the Pro variants.
The four iPhone 16 models will receive the Action Button, which was previously exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro models, in 2024. Additionally, a new "Capture Button" for capturing images and movies is rumored to be part of the iPhone 16 lineup. Similar to a digital camera's shutter button, the capture button will sense different pressure levels to focus and then take a picture.
Apple is considering a new vertical camera lens configuration for the iPhone 16 models, which is different from the previous diagonal lens design. Presumably, the normal iPhone 16 models will be able to record Spatial Video for use with the Vision Pro headset thanks to the improved orientation.
Tetraprism 5x optical zoom lens for iPhone 16 Pro is also anticipated from Apple, thus the device might not be restricted to the iPhone 16 Pro Max this year.
All of the rumors that we have heard thus far regarding the iPhone 16 lineup are included in this roundup. Apple has plenty of time to alter its plans, as there are still many months until the anticipated introduction.
An enhanced Neural Engine with "significantly" more cores could be included in the upcoming A18 chip, which is intended for the iPhone 16 Pro models. This would enable better AI/machine learning performance.
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Many of the new LLM features will be available on all iPhone models with iOS 18, according to information leaked by a leaker; however, on-device AI functions might only be available on the iPhone 16.
The stacked battery may be used in conjunction with 20W MagSafe and 40W wired charging, which is faster.
A picture of the purported iPhone 16 Pro battery, including an upgraded connector, new design, and 3355mAh capa
The early iOS 18 code shows no evidence of an iPhone 16 Ultra, despite speculations to the contrary. According to the code, Apple is only working on four iPhone variants: two regular iPhone 16 models and two "Pro" iPhone 16 versions.
For the iPhone 16 family, Apple is developing new A-series CPUs based on the most recent N3E 3-nanometer node. Performance and efficiency gains are possible, but specifics on what to anticipate have not yet been disclosed. Different chips may be used by the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, with the higher-end chip being exclusive to the Pro variants.
The four iPhone 16 models will receive the Action Button, which was previously exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro models, in 2024. Additionally, a new "Capture Button" for capturing images and movies is rumored to be part of the iPhone 16 lineup. Similar to a digital camera's shutter button, the capture button will sense different pressure levels to focus and then take a picture.
Apple is considering a new vertical camera lens configuration for the iPhone 16 models, which is different from the previous diagonal lens design. Presumably, the normal iPhone 16 models will be able to record Spatial Video for use with the Vision Pro headset thanks to the improved orientation.
Tetraprism 5x optical zoom lens for iPhone 16 Pro is also anticipated from Apple, thus the device might not be restricted to the iPhone 16 Pro Max this year.
All of the rumors that we have heard thus far regarding the iPhone 16 lineup are included in this roundup. Apple has plenty of time to alter its plans, as there are still many months until the anticipated introduction.
Design of the iPhone 16
For the basic iPhone 16 models, Apple investigated a number of different configurations before settling on a camera system that is vertically oriented and has a pill-shaped camera bump. Because of the new lens configuration, Apple is able to reduce the size of the camera bump that was previously present on iPhones, which had a square-shaped camera bump to accommodate the diagonal lenses.
The Wide and Ultrawide lenses are housed separately in the pill-shaped bump. The camera flash will be on the back of the device, outside of the hump, and the microphone will be adjacent to the lenses.
Apple intends to move the mute switch to the Action button on the left side of the iPhone, and the iPhone 16 models will use the same button that debuted with the iPhone 15 Pro models. The Action button will be above the volume buttons.
A new Capture Button will be placed on the right side of the smartphone, where the mmWave antenna was on earlier iPhone models sold in the United States. It is positioned so that, with the iPhone in landscape mode, pressing it will be simple. Apple intends to relocate the mmWave antenna to the iPhone 16's lower left corner.
The Wide and Ultrawide lenses are housed separately in the pill-shaped bump. The camera flash will be on the back of the device, outside of the hump, and the microphone will be adjacent to the lenses.
Apple intends to move the mute switch to the Action button on the left side of the iPhone, and the iPhone 16 models will use the same button that debuted with the iPhone 15 Pro models. The Action button will be above the volume buttons.
A new Capture Button will be placed on the right side of the smartphone, where the mmWave antenna was on earlier iPhone models sold in the United States. It is positioned so that, with the iPhone in landscape mode, pressing it will be simple. Apple intends to relocate the mmWave antenna to the iPhone 16's lower left corner.
The iPhone 16 models will mostly resemble the iPhone 15 models, with the exception of the new vertical lens arrangement and the Capture Button. There will be no significant changes to the size or appearance of the body.
Changes in Size for the iPhone 16 Pro
Several sources predict that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will have bigger displays. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are anticipated to sport displays that measure 6.27 inches (rounded to 6.3) and 6.85 inches (rounded to 6.9), respectively.The iPhone's body measurements will rise in tandem with the display size. It is anticipated that both versions will be broader and taller than the iPhone 15 Pro models. The thickness will stay the same, but because of their increased size, the weight will go up a little. The overall form and style won't be changed.
Display Technology
Micro-lens technology could be used in the iPhone 16 OLED displays to minimize power consumption and boost brightness. To lessen internal reflection, micro-lens arrays, or MLAs, employ a uniform pattern made of billions of lenses inside the panel. Perceived brightness is increased by the reflected light, while power usage remains unchanged.Thanks to better materials, the OLED screens used in the iPhone 16 series will be more power efficient.
For the iPhone 16 models, Apple is believed to be utilizing a new ultra-thin bezel technology that reduces the bezel at the bottom of the display. For the better, Apple is using Border Reduction Structure Technology, and all four iPhone 16 models are rumored to include this feature.
For the iPhone 16 models, Apple is believed to be utilizing a new ultra-thin bezel technology that reduces the bezel at the bottom of the display. For the better, Apple is using Border Reduction Structure Technology, and all four iPhone 16 models are rumored to include this feature.
Buttons
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will come with two new buttons from Apple: one that will take the place of the Mute Switch and one that is completely new.
Action Button
An Action Button is included with the iPhone 15 Pro models, and it is anticipated that the normal iPhone 16 models will also get the Action Button in 2024. The Action Button on the iPhone 16 series will be the same as the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro.Settings for the action button on the iPhone 15 Pro
The Action button, which takes the place of the conventional mute switch, has several uses, including turning on the camera, starting a shortcut, switching between focus modes, utilizing Translate, turning on and off silent mode, and more.The Capture Button
An additional Capture Button is situated in the area where the 5G mmWave antenna is, on the same side of the iPhone as the Power button.The mmWave cutout has been moved to the left side of the device, beneath the volume buttons, with the addition of this button. The Information states that although the button is anticipated to be mechanical rather than capacitive, it will still be able to react to touch and pressure. Users of the iPhone will be able to focus with a gentle press, start a recording with a more vigorous press, and zoom in and out by swiping left and right on the button.
All four iPhone 16 versions will come with a Capture Button that can be used to take pictures and videos.
Chips from the A-Series
All four iPhone 16 variants are expected to employ the same A18 chip, according to leaked technical details about Apple's chip lineup. However, Apple may still distinguish these models as an A18 and an A18 Pro by disabling or combining certain modules.An enhanced Neural Engine with "significantly" more cores could be included in the upcoming A18 chip, which is intended for the iPhone 16 Pro models. This would enable better AI/machine learning performance.
Enhancements in Thermal
It is anticipated that the iPhone 16 models will have a new thermal design to prevent overheating. For the iPhone 16 models, Apple is reportedly developing a graphene thermal system. Additionally, the iPhone 16 Pro variants might come with a metal battery case to enhance heat dissipation.RAM
8GB of RAM, up from 6GB in the iPhone 15 models, might be added to the regular iPhone 16 models. In that case, 8GB of RAM would be available in all four iPhone 16 variants. |
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5G Modem Chips
The Snapdragon X75 modem from Qualcomm may be used in the iPhone 16 Pro versions, enabling 5G connectivity that is quicker and more effective.Qualcomm claims that the X75 provides better carrier aggregation and that the combined mmWave and sub-6Ghz 5G transceiver requires up to 20% less power and 25% less circuit board area.
With AI and machine learning upgrades for 5G, Qualcomm's X75 supports the "5G Advanced" standard; hence, Apple might promote the iPhone 16 Pro models as having "5G Advanced" connection.
The Qualcomm X70 chip, which was previously utilized in the iPhone 15 models, is anticipated to be employed in the basic iPhone 16 models.
In an effort to break free from Qualcomm, Apple is developing a modem chip and antenna system of its own, albeit both are not anticipated to be ready for release until 2024. Apple-designed modem chips, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, should be available by 2025.
The Qualcomm X70 chip, which was previously utilized in the iPhone 15 models, is anticipated to be employed in the basic iPhone 16 models.
In an effort to break free from Qualcomm, Apple is developing a modem chip and antenna system of its own, albeit both are not anticipated to be ready for release until 2024. Apple-designed modem chips, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, should be available by 2025.
WiFi 7
Net-generation WiFi 7 technology, which is anticipated to offer speeds of "at least 30" gigabits per second and maybe as high as 40Gb/s, is what Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo thinks the iPhone 16 Pro models may use.
With 4K quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) technology and the ability to employ 320MHz channels, Wi-Fi 7 can ultimately achieve up to 2.4x faster rates than Wi-Fi 6 with the same number of antennae. In the end, Wi-Fi 7 will offer lower latency, higher maximum transfer speeds, and more dependable connectivity.
Although Wi-Fi 7 might only be available on iPhone 16 Pro models, Wi-Fi 6E, which supports the 6GHz Wi-Fi band, might be released for the regular iPhone 16 models. As of right present, only the iPhone 16 supports Wi-Fi 6E.
With 4K quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) technology and the ability to employ 320MHz channels, Wi-Fi 7 can ultimately achieve up to 2.4x faster rates than Wi-Fi 6 with the same number of antennae. In the end, Wi-Fi 7 will offer lower latency, higher maximum transfer speeds, and more dependable connectivity.
Although Wi-Fi 7 might only be available on iPhone 16 Pro models, Wi-Fi 6E, which supports the 6GHz Wi-Fi band, might be released for the regular iPhone 16 models. As of right present, only the iPhone 16 supports Wi-Fi 6E.
USB-C Connector
With the iPhone 15 series, Apple will switch to USB-C technology, and the iPhone 16 models are also anticipated to feature it.iPhone 15 Will Feature USB C Instead of Lightning in 2023
AI Proficiencies
Large language model-powered new Siri features are believed to be coming to iOS 18; however, some of the state-of-the-art generative AI features may only be available on iPhone 16 models.Many of the new LLM features will be available on all iPhone models with iOS 18, according to information leaked by a leaker; however, on-device AI functions might only be available on the iPhone 16.
Improved communications between Siri and the Messages app, automatically created Apple Music playlists, integration with productivity apps for AI-assisted content production, and further features are possible updates to iOS 18's AI functionality.
Enhancements for Microphones
Along with the AI-enhanced Siri experience, the iPhone 16 models are anticipated to come with an upgraded microphone. The microphone will "improve the Siri experience significantly," claims Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, with enhanced water resistance and a better signal-to-noise ratio.iPhone 16's Camera Features
An upgraded 48-megapixel Ultra Wide lens, which would enable better photos in low light, may be included in the iPhone 16 Pro models. It would probably work similarly to the 48-megapixel Wide camera, which combines data from four pixels into one "super pixel" through the process of pixel binning for better image quality.Along with enhancements for the telephoto and ultra wide camera lenses, the 48-megapixel wide-angle camera found in the iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to have an eight-part hybrid lens made up of two glass components and six plastic elements.
Instead than being exclusive to the larger Pro Max, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max may also have 5x Telephoto lenses in 2024.
The vertical camera configuration that has been anticipated for the iPhone 16 appears to be confirmed by a leaked image of the camera chassis. Leaked molds for iPhone 16 cases include the same vertical camera setup.
A camera characterized as "super" or "ultra" telephoto typically has a focal length greater than 300mm. If accurate, there could be a significant boost in zoom capabilities, as the existing telephoto lens is equivalent to a 77mm lens.
Instead than being exclusive to the larger Pro Max, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max may also have 5x Telephoto lenses in 2024.
Camera Configuration
It is anticipated that the vertical camera arrangement of the regular iPhone 16 models will resemble that of the iPhone 12. For the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14, Apple used a diagonal layout; however, the switch is anticipated to enable spatial video recording using the Ultrawide and Wide cameras.The vertical camera configuration that has been anticipated for the iPhone 16 appears to be confirmed by a leaked image of the camera chassis. Leaked molds for iPhone 16 cases include the same vertical camera setup.
Super-Periscope?
The super telephoto periscope camera, which would provide a significantly higher optical zoom, may be included in the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The information originates from a Weibo account that has previously given accurate information, but it hasn't yet been confirmed by another trustworthy source.A camera characterized as "super" or "ultra" telephoto typically has a focal length greater than 300mm. If accurate, there could be a significant boost in zoom capabilities, as the existing telephoto lens is equivalent to a 77mm lens.
Battery
Stacking batteries may be used in the iPhone 16 Pro models, which could lead to a longer lifespan and a higher capacity. While stacked batteries are a relatively new technology for smartphones, they are widely used in electric cars and medical equipment.
The stacked battery may be used in conjunction with 20W MagSafe and 40W wired charging, which is faster.
A picture of the purported iPhone 16 Pro battery, including an upgraded connector, new design, and 3355mAh capa
Absence of iPhone 16 Ultra
Alongside the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, Apple may release a high-end iPhone 16 "Ultra" with the iPhone 16. Positioned as the highest-end iPhone offering, the smartphone might come with a larger display, a better camera, and maybe even a portless design.The early iOS 18 code shows no evidence of an iPhone 16 Ultra, despite speculations to the contrary. According to the code, Apple is only working on four iPhone variants: two regular iPhone 16 models and two "Pro" iPhone 16 versions.
Pricing
The regular iPhone 15 models had component prices that were 16 percent higher than those of the iPhone 14 models, setting a record.
For the iPhone 15 series, Apple covered the higher production expenses; however, in order to prevent a negative effect on overall income, Apple might have to raise the price when the iPhone 16 is released.
Release Date of the iPhone 16
The 2023 iPhone 15 models will be followed by the iPhone 16 models, which are anticipated to launch in September 2024.Upcoming Features for the iPhone
It is anticipated that starting in 2025, basic iPhone models will include ProMotion technology, which increases the refresh rate of the iPhone's display to up to 120Hz. ProMotion will only be available on the more expensive "Pro" iPhones through 2025.Anticipated in 2025, the iPhone 17 Pro Max may have a 48-megapixel Telephoto lens designed specifically for the Vision Pro headset. Analyst Jeff Pu is the source of the rumor; he did not elaborate on how it would communicate with the Vision Pro. Pu also thinks that Apple's Wi-Fi 7 chip will be a part of the iPhone 17 Pro.
Although there have been reports that the iPhone 16 Pro versions may include under-display Face ID, the most recent information indicates that this feature won't be available until 2025 or later. There will still be a camera cutout, but Face ID under display will free up more usable display space since the entire Dynamic Island won't be needed.
An enhanced 24-megapixel front-facing camera that would greatly enhance low-light performance and image quality is anticipated for the 2025 iPhone 17.
There are rumors circulating that the anti-reflective display on the iPhone 17 models will be more resilient to scratches than the Ceramic Shield. Its "super hard" layer is supposed to be able to withstand more damage.
Apple is expected to introduce under-display Face ID and under-display front-facing camera technology in the 2026 iPhone 18, which might enable a design without any camera hardware cuts. The first-ever all-display design would be this one.
Although there have been reports that the iPhone 16 Pro versions may include under-display Face ID, the most recent information indicates that this feature won't be available until 2025 or later. There will still be a camera cutout, but Face ID under display will free up more usable display space since the entire Dynamic Island won't be needed.
An enhanced 24-megapixel front-facing camera that would greatly enhance low-light performance and image quality is anticipated for the 2025 iPhone 17.
There are rumors circulating that the anti-reflective display on the iPhone 17 models will be more resilient to scratches than the Ceramic Shield. Its "super hard" layer is supposed to be able to withstand more damage.
Apple is expected to introduce under-display Face ID and under-display front-facing camera technology in the 2026 iPhone 18, which might enable a design without any camera hardware cuts. The first-ever all-display design would be this one.
Roundup Changelog for iPhone 16
- Added information on new display technology on March 21.
- March 15: New video has been added.
- March 1: New details about the A18 chip added.
- February 27: Refinements and general improvements.
- February 21: Additional information about vertical camera leakage and fresh comparison guidelines were added.
- February 16: Added information based on a vertical camera component leak.
- February 14: Neural Engine rumor added for A18 chip.
- February 8: Updates on camera design were included.
- January 30: Added details about the absence of design alterations.
- January 24: Information on the Capture Button was updated.
- January 17: Added information about 8GB RAM for all models and Wi-Fi 6E for iPhone 16 and 16 Plus.
- January 12: The Action Button's information was updated.
- January 11: Updated section on upcoming iPhone features.
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