Apple introduced its new line of smartphones with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, which stand out for incorporating improvements in power, camera and autonomy.
Gone are the days when Apple boasted of having compact products. On the one hand, we have the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models, with 6.1 and 6.7-inch screens, offering more affordable options, while the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, with no less than 6.3 and 6.9 inches, are those presented as the most advanced in the category. Likewise, they offer between 1 nit and 2,000 nits of maximum brightness.
One of the most striking points of this generation is the introduction of a new physical button. Last year, the technology firm incorporated the shortcut button in its most advanced models, and now it is introducing the “Camera Control” button, which is available in all versions.
What does this new hardware do? It simplifies the capture of photos and videos with a single click and allows quick adjustments through pressure-sensitive touches. This new feature is present throughout the line.
Speaking of the camera, in the photographic section, the basic model has a 48-megapixel hybrid main sensor and a 12-megapixel 2x telephoto sensor, which allows you to capture spatial images and videos compatible with Apple’s Vision Pro virtual reality lenses. The Californian company has made a readjustment in the design by proposing a vertical alignment of the cameras instead of the diagonal to which we are accustomed.
In the case of the Pro model, the main camera repeats the characteristics of last year’s version with 48 megapixels and a sensor cutout option to zoom two times without loss of quality. The specifications are also maintained in the 12-megapixel telephoto lens and the five times optical zoom, which are now shared by both Pro and Pro Max.
Yes, there are changes in the resolution of the ultra wide angle, which is usually the iPhone’s weak point in terms of camera. It now has a 48 megapixel sensor, with an f/2.2 lens.
Likewise, thanks to the new processor, it is possible to record in 4K for the first time at a rate of 120 fps, allowing new functions such as a slow-motion cinema mode.
These devices with four microphones also include spatial audio capture functionality, which allows you to capture sound and then clean up noise and isolate some of its sources. For example, the sound of when recording a song, which is also in a realistic and clear way.
Both devices with MagSafe charging, are made of recycled materials and come in several colors, including black titanium or natural titanium in gray tones, although the real novelty in the color section is the titanium in gold, which offers a lighter texture.
The devices also feature the Apple A18 chip, which is billed as the A18 Pro in the Pro models. Both processors boast 30% better performance and up to 40% more powerful GPUs than their respective versions from last year. While the battery capacity was not mentioned at the presentation, it was mentioned that the autonomy is improved thanks to better management of the phone.
With the arrival of iOS 18 operating system, iPhone 16 integrates new AI capabilities that personalize the user experience, optimize performance and offer greater security in data management.
In addition, artificial intelligence technology, under the name “Apple Intelligence”, enhances the interaction with the camera and other advanced functions, such as identifying objects on the screen and managing notifications.
In this way, it will be enough to open the camera with this function so that you can analyze the content you are viewing and obtain additional information, something that reminds us in some way of Goggle’s ‘circle to search’, although enhanced with the experience of ChatGPT 4o.
At the configuration level, the brand has indicated that the Pro model can be purchased with 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB of internal storage, while the Pro Max version starts from 256 GB of storage and goes up to 1 TB of total capacity.
In terms of design, Apple maintains the use of premium materials such as grade five titanium in the Pro models, and reduces the bezels to maximize the full-screen experience.
The brand has highlighted that these devices offer a “vibrant look” with new colors such as ultramarine blue, teal and pink, which join the classic black and white. In addition, its design has been optimized to improve durability.
With the arrival of the iOS 18 operating system, the iPhone 16 integrates new AI capabilities that personalize the user experience, optimize performance and provide greater security in data management, consolidating Apple as a benchmark in technological innovation.
Apple has confirmed that all these devices are now available for pre-order and will be officially launched on September 20. The standard model, the iPhone 16, will start at US$799, while the iPhone 16 Plus will start at US$899. In the case of the most advanced versions, the iPhone 16 Pro will cost US$999 and the iPhone 16 Pro Max will cost US$1,199.