Apple will unveil the iPhone 16, along with other much-anticipated devices such as the AirPods 4 and the Apple Watch Series 10, during a special event on Monday, September 9, 2024. On that day, we will know details about the changes of this generation, although some of this news has already leaked.
In recent months, rumors have emerged about what the company could possibly introduce, some of which point to changes in the design of the device, the screen, its camera modules and the artificial intelligence functions to come.
Although the iPhone 16 will be officially unveiled on September 9, the devices will not be available immediately. Following the trend of previous launches, Apple will open reservations around September 13, that is, the Friday following the event. Then, on September 20, the new iPhones will arrive in stores.
The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max are anticipated to be the four models of the next iPhone 16 series that be offered. Certain characteristics, such battery life, screen size, and camera quality, will distinguish each of these phones.
One of the most notable new characteristics of the iPhone 16 Pro series is its bigger screen size. It is anticipated that the iPhone 16 Pro will stay between 6.1 and 6.3 inches in size, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max would grow from 6.7 to 6.9 inches.
Users’ visual experience will be enhanced by this increase, which will also free up more space for future features like a 5x telephoto lens. Apple has also worked to reduce the bezels, which will enable the screen to take up more space on the front of the smartphone and make it look more elegant and fashionable.
An additional anticipated feature is the inclusion of a capture button specifically meant for photography. It will be situated at the device’s lower right corner. It will be possible to perform several actions on this pressure-sensitive button based on the amount of pressure applied and the gesture utilized, such as sliding your finger over the button to zoom in.
Likewise, the action button that debuted on the iPhone 15 Pro will work with all iPhone 16 models. With this button, users will be able to rapidly perform actions like turning on the flashlight, accessing the camera, or starting a customized shortcut without having to unlock the device.
With its promise to improve both performance and energy efficiency, the A18 CPU is one of the biggest improvements in the iPhone 16 series. This new CPU will be included in all variants, but the Pro model will have the A18 Pro, which is designed to perform more demanding tasks.
The action button, which debuted on the iPhone 15 Pro, will work with all iPhone 16 models. This button will allow users to swiftly perform actions like turning on the flashlight, opening the camera, or activating a personalized shortcut without having to unlock their smartphone.
The A18 CPU, which is one of the largest improvements in the iPhone 16 series, is expected to boost both performance and energy efficiency. This new CPU will be included in all variants, but the Pro model will have the A18 Pro, which is designed to perform more demanding tasks.
The A18 will also feature an improved Neural Engine, which will increase the processing power of AI tasks directly on the device, without relying on the cloud. This will be especially useful for applications that require real-time image or video processing.
Apple continues to bet heavily on photography with the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models will feature a 48-megapixel main camera, accompanied by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. The Pro Max version will also include the 5x telephoto lens we mentioned earlier.
The camera configuration of the base model will also change; the lenses will now be arranged vertically, as on the iPhone 12, rather than diagonally, as on the iPhone 15. This action stems in part from Apple’s intention to make spatial video recording possible, a feature designed to make the most of Apple Vision Pro’s capabilities.
An further improvement for the iPhone 16 series is going to be a bigger battery. The iPhone 16 is expected to contain a 3,561 mAh battery, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to have the highest battery capacity ever—4,676 mAh. Additionally, 40W quick wired charging and 20W MagSafe wireless charging will be supported by the Pro model.