The iPhone 16 series is set to launch later this year, and the leaks have already given us a glimpse of what’s coming. Just like every year, Apple will release four models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Let’s explore the anticipated improvements in design, camera, chipset, display, and more based on the leaks.
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1. Design:
- No major design changes are expected for the 2024 iPhones.
- A new addition is the Capture Button, a dedicated button for quick video capturing. It uses haptic feedback and is pressure-sensitive.
- The standard models might also feature the new Action button.
- The punch-hole design will be retained, and a USB Type-C port is expected on all models.
2. Display:
- The iPhone 16 Pro is rumored to come with a larger 6.3-inch display, while the Pro Max may sport a massive 6.9-inch screen.
- The standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are likely to maintain their predecessor’s display sizes.
- There’s speculation that the standard iPhone 16 might support a 120Hz refresh rate, a notable upgrade from the current 60Hz.
3. Chipset:
- The iPhone 16 Pro series is expected to feature the advanced A18 Pro chipsets.
- Questions arise about the standard models, with rumors suggesting they might have a modified version of the A17 Pro chip.
- There’s a possibility of integrating graphene into the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max for improved heat dissipation.
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4. Camera Upgrades:
- Details on camera improvements are limited, but the iPhone 16 Pro models might get a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide lens for better low-light imaging.
- The iPhone 16 Pro Max could feature an advanced eight-part hybrid lens for its 48-megapixel wide-angle camera, with enhancements for telephoto and ultra-wide lenses.
5. Bigger Battery? Faster Charging:
- Leaks suggest the iPhone 16 will have a larger 3,561mAh battery, while the iPhone 16 Plus could offer a 4,006mAh unit.
- The Pro model’s battery details are unknown, but the Pro Max is rumored to come with a 4,676mAh battery.
- There are speculations about faster charging support, with the iPhone 16 models possibly getting 40W wired charging and 20W MagSafe charging.
Source: iPhone 16 leaks: Design, camera, chipset, display, and everything else we know so far