The new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are expected to be available in stores in September 2024. Surprisingly, even before the iPhone 15 was announced, there was a lot of information about these upcoming flagship phones.
Although it’s quite early to be certain, we’re already hearing some talk about the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus getting more memory. On the other hand, it seems like the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will have some amazing improvements in their cameras. Here’s a summary of what we know so far about the upcoming iPhone 16.
iPhone 16 release date
The upcoming iPhone is likely to come out in September 2024. Apple usually has a big event to show off the new phones, and then the iPhones are sent to stores about a week or two afterward. Before, Apple has sometimes changed this schedule because of reported problems with making the phones, like issues with getting all the parts they need. For instance, the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 14 Plus were released in October, but usually, iPhones come out in September each year.
Specs: a memory boost is expected
The 2024 iPhones are going to be faster and better at connecting. They’ll have 8GB of RAM, which is like having a big memory for your phone. This means you can do lots of things on your phone without it slowing down.
But here’s the catch: the chip that makes the phone fast might use more battery. So, the battery life might not be as good as before.
On the bright side, the Pro models will have really fast Wi-Fi called Wi-Fi 7. It’s like getting super-speed internet on your phone, much faster than what we have now.
The cameras on these new iPhones will also be better, especially in low light. So, your photos will look great even when it’s dark.
For those who like cool 3D pictures and videos, there’s something special for you on the high-end model of the iPhone 16. It can make these special 3D images that are really neat to look at.
And don’t be surprised when you see the charging and connection port change from Lightning to USB-C on the new iPhones. This is starting with the iPhone 15, and it’s here to stay. They won’t be removing all the ports, though, as some rumors suggested.
An upgraded camera
On the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple introduced a new zoom lens with a “tetra-prism” design, which basically means they figured out a way to make the camera take zoomed-in pictures without making it too big. This special camera increased the Pro Max’s ability to zoom in from 3x to 5x.
Now, there’s some exciting news from Digital Chat Station (DCS), a person who often shares tech info on a Chinese social media site called Weibo. DCS says that both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will have this cool new tetra-prism telephoto camera.
Another tech expert, Jeff Pu from Haitong International Securities, says that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will also have a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera that’s better at capturing light. This means you’ll get better pictures in darker places. According to rumors, the Pro models will have a 12MP ultrawide camera. Ultrawide cameras are great for taking wide pictures, but sometimes they’re not as sharp as the main camera. If this rumor is true, the new 48-megapixel ultrawide camera should fix that small issue.
Lastly, there’s a rumor from Ming-Chi Kuo that Apple will change the rear cameras on the upcoming Pro models to a stacked design. What does that mean? Well, according to Apple Insider, it helps the camera capture more light and makes Night Mode photos even better.
iPhone 16 design
Since the iPhone 12, the screen sizes haven’t really changed much. But, according to a trusted source called Unknownz21, the fancier versions of the iPhone 16 are going to be a bit bigger and may feel a little harder to hold. The lower-tier models are likely to have the same screen sizes as the ones before them.
Here’s the scoop on the screen sizes:
- The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to have a 6.3-inch display.
- The iPhone 16 Pro Max will come with an even bigger 6.9-inch screen.
Ross Young, who is famous for talking about screens and what Apple is up to, was the first to say that Apple’s next Pro models would have bigger screens.
But here’s the thing: he mentioned slightly different numbers, saying they’d be 6.2 inches and 6.8 inches. Why the difference? Well, according to MacRumors, it’s probably because of the way they measure screens. They might be talking about the whole screen, including parts you can’t really see, which could explain the variation.
New kinds of buttons
Apple had originally thought about putting what they call “solid-state buttons” on the iPhone 15 Pro models. But instead, they gave us a customizable action button. Solid-state buttons are more like flat surfaces that use special technology to make it feel like you’re pressing a real button when you touch them. It’s a bit like what you find on the iPhone SE series with the Home button. Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple is planning to introduce these special buttons on the iPhone 16 Pro models instead.
Final word
The iPhone 16 is shaping up to be an exciting upgrade. With more RAM for better performance, advanced cameras for stunning photos, and faster Wi-Fi, it’s got a lot to offer. Keep an eye out for the larger screens and innovative solid-state buttons in the Pro models. We can’t wait to hear more about it!
