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iPhone 16 Display Mass Production Ramped Up Ahead of Launch

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Apple suppliers have ramped up mass production of iPhone 16 OLED panels ahead of the smartphone's launch in September, reports ETNews.

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Both Samsung Display and LG Display began initial production of iPhone 16 OLED panels in June, and significantly ramped up production last month, according to the report.

Apple's iPhone 16 shipment forecast for this year is around 90 million units, while it's estimated that the number of OLED panels produced will be approximately 30% higher, at around 120 million units.

By the end of the year, Samsung Display is expected to supply about 80 million OLED panels, while LG Display is projected to supply around 43 million panels. Both companies are on track with their production schedules to meet these targets.
The panels are being sent off to the factories in Apple's supply chain that will assemble the finished ‌iPhone 16‌ models in time for shipping. Going on previous year's, Apple will release the new models around mid-September, with Tuesday, September 10 being floated as a possible announcement date.

The ‌iPhone 16‌, ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus, ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌, and ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max will look similar to the iPhone 15 models, but Apple is increasing the size of the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max.

The ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ will have a 6.3-inch display (up from 6.1 inches) while the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max will have a 6.9-inch display (up from 6.7 inches). Display sizes for the standard ‌iPhone 16‌ models will not change, and the ‌iPhone 16‌ will measure in at 6.1 inches while the ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus will have a 6.7-inch display.
Other new features rumored for the ‌iPhone 16‌ lineup include a new "Capture" button for taking images and videos in landscape mode, faster A-series chips, camera updates, and Wi-Fi 7 and faster 5G modems for some models.

More on what to expect from the ‌iPhone 16‌ can be found in our dedicated roundup.

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Marty80 said:
I cannot wait till it passes, hopefully the iPhone 17 lineup will not disappoint. As the 16 lineup is the biggest let down if you count an extra button, AI & larger screen a worthy update :(
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Don't get these comments - how many update their iPhones every single year? It's a $1.000 + device that can easily last 3-4 years without even feeling just a tiny bit sluggish.

For people coming from an iPhone 11 or something, it might feel like a great step up.

Would personally have kept my iPhone 14 Pro a couple of years more if I didn't have a new phone incoming from work.
 
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xDKP said:
Don't get these comments - how many update their iPhones every single year? It's a $1.000 + device that can easily last 3-4 years without even feeling just a tiny bit sluggish.

For people coming from an iPhone 11 or something, it might feel like a great step up.

Would personally have kept my iPhone 14 Pro a couple of years more if I didn't have a new phone incoming from work.
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Its also strange to say that something is a let down before it gets announced.
 
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Besides the size of the screen of the iPhone 15 Pro and the screen of the iPhone 16 Pro, is there any difference?
 
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Does anyone know if battery health affects trade-in value when trading in an iPhone at an Apple store? My battery health is above 80% but I never did a trade-in.
 
xDKP said:
Don't get these comments - how many update their iPhones every single year? It's a $1.000 + device that can easily last 3-4 years without even feeling just a tiny bit sluggish.

For people coming from an iPhone 11 or something, it might feel like a great step up.

Would personally have kept my iPhone 14 Pro a couple of years more if I didn't have a new phone incoming from work.
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Agreed, I'm still using an iPhone 11 Pro and plan to upgrade to the 16 Pro. I'm happy with getting 5 years of use out of a phone and am really looking forward to the new phone despite negative comments. If you keep a device longer than 3 or 4 years, you'll have a nice upgrade.
 
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"I haven't seen it, I don't know anything about it, but here's why I don't like it…"

The negativity in these forums never cease to amaze me. Ever wonder why there are so many Apple haters on an Apple oriented site? Maybe they should try Android for something better.
 
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Do they already know if the regular iPhone 16 will have a high refresh rate display too?
 
xDKP said:
Don't get these comments - how many update their iPhones every single year? It's a $1.000 + device that can easily last 3-4 years without even feeling just a tiny bit sluggish.

For people coming from an iPhone 11 or something, it might feel like a great step up.

Would personally have kept my iPhone 14 Pro a couple of years more if I didn't have a new phone incoming from work.
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I am currently using a iPhone 12 Pro Max still does not interest me!
 
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Yawn.. they’ve lost the hardware wow factor a long time ago.. Just no compelling reason to upgrade.
 
xDKP said:
Don't get these comments - how many update their iPhones every single year? It's a $1.000 + device that can easily last 3-4 years without even feeling just a tiny bit sluggish.

For people coming from an iPhone 11 or something, it might feel like a great step up.

Would personally have kept my iPhone 14 Pro a couple of years more if I didn't have a new phone incoming from work.
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For people coming from an iPhone 11 with an LCD panel, any modern phone would be a significant upgrade. However, that doesn't necessarily mean the iPhone 16 isn't somewhat of a disappointment (and usually phones are supposed to be way more interesting in rumors but this one is somehow disappointing compared to 15PM even now) , it's likely just filling the gap until the iPhone 17.
 
Marty80 said:
I cannot wait till it passes, hopefully the iPhone 17 lineup will not disappoint. As the 16 lineup is the biggest let down if you count an extra button, AI & larger screen a worthy update :(
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Wait and see!
The iPhone 16 will certainly be a much better leap than the lame iPhone 15!
This time there will be an up-to-date processor with AI functions. (All iPhones are out with AI except for the 15 Pro models)
I'm mad glad I didn't go for the iPhone 15, but that was no mean feat to resist as bad as it was.


xDKP said:
Don't get these comments - how many update their iPhones every single year? It's a $1.000 + device that can easily last 3-4 years without even feeling just a tiny bit sluggish.

For people coming from an iPhone 11 or something, it might feel like a great step up.

Would personally have kept my iPhone 14 Pro a couple of years more if I didn't have a new phone incoming from work.
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I'm coming from an iPhone 13 mini and am looking forward to the iPhone 16.
I'm hoping for 2 things:
- that Apple has improved the battery life again compared to the iPhone 15
- a much better camera compared to the iPhone 15

Then I will definitely buy it.
 
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Artsketch said:
The 16 PM will get a new 48 MP main camera with the IMX903 sensor. A huge improvement in light sensitivity and bit depth.
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I think he was just asking about display differences. It's obvious, that we are getting new sensor(s), SoC, modem and everything else (like every year).
 
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