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iPhone 16 Launch Is Just One Month Out – Here's Everything We Know

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Apple typically releases its new iPhone series in the fall, and a possible September 10 announcement date has been floated this year, which means we are just one month away from the launch of the iPhone 16. Like the iPhone 15 series, this year's lineup is expected to stick with four models – iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max – although there are plenty of design differences and new features to take into account.

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To bring you up to speed, we've summarized below the biggest iPhone 16 rumors we've covered so far here on MacRumors. For more details, follow the links, or dive into our dedicated roundups for both iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models.

1. Larger Displays
Biggest Ever iPhones
This year's iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are rumored to be getting bigger display sizes, increasing to 6.27- and 6.86-inches, respectively. For comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are equipped with 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, respectively. The new display sizes would be the largest ever for the iPhone.

2. Vertical Camera Layout
iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus
Apple's iPhone 16 base models will feature a vertical camera arrangement with a pill-shaped raised surface, instead of a diagonal camera arrangement like the iPhone 15. The new camera bump features two separate camera rings for the Wide and Ultra Wide cameras. The vertical camera layout is expected to enable Spatial Video recording, which is currently limited to the iPhone 15 Pro models.

3. Battery Changes
All iPhone 16 Models
Rumors suggest the ‌iPhone 16‌ and iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature larger batteries than their predecessors, although the smaller iPhone 16 Pro device could see the biggest improvement, while the ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus may have reduced capacity. The iPhone 16 is said to have a 6% increase over the iPhone 15, with the iPhone 16 Pro Max gaining a 5% increase, and the iPhone 16 Pro seeing a 9% increase. In contrast, the iPhone 16 Plus is rumored to have a 9% reduction in capacity. On the other hand, Apple could also potentially use stacked battery technology to increase energy density and prolong lifespan across the lineup.

4. Capture Button
New Camera Capabilities
All iPhone 16 models will have a new "Capture Button" dedicated to triggering image or video capture. The button will add features like the ability to zoom in and out by swiping left and right on the button, focus on a subject with a light press, and activate a recording with a more forceful press. The Capture Button will be located on the bottom right side of the ‌iPhone 16, and will take the place of the mmWave antenna on U.S. ‌iPhone‌ models, with the antenna relocating to the left side of the device below the volume and Action buttons.

5. Ultra Wide Lens Upgrade
iPhone 16 Pro & iPhone 16 Pro Max
The iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to feature an upgraded 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera lens, which should allow it to capture more light, resulting in improved photos when shooting in 0.5× mode, especially in low-light environments. This also means that iPhone 16 Pro models should be able to shoot 48-megapixel ProRAW photos in Ultra Wide mode. These photos retain more detail in the image file for more editing flexibility, and can be printed at large sizes. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is also rumored to boast a bigger main camera thanks to an advanced custom 48-megapixel Sony IMX903 sensor.

6. Super Telephoto Camera
iPhone 16 Pro Max
The iPhone 16 Pro Max could be the first to feature a super telephoto periscope camera for dramatically increased optical zoom. "Super" or "ultra" telephoto usually describes cameras with a focal length of over 300mm. The current telephoto lens is equivalent to a 77mm lens, so if accurate, there could be a notable increase in zoom capabilities. Super telephoto cameras are often used for sports and wild animal photography, but the extremely soft backgrounds they create also make them useful for portrait photography, providing there is enough distance between the subject and the photographer.

7. Faster Wi-Fi Support
Wi-Fi 6E & Wi-Fi 7
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Coming from a 13 pro, the 16 pro DOES seem like a quality upgrade. My only concern is RAM. I worry that 8GB of RAM might limit availability to future features of Apple Intelligence. Rumors are that the 17 pro models will include 12GB of RAM...might be worth holding out another year.
 
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I wonder why Apple doesn’t just release a new iPhone every 2 years. I can’t think of another Apple product on a yearly upgrade timetable. At this point I’m sure the vast majority of users will keep their phones for a min. of 2 years. The yearly release has become meaningless and engenders disappointment.
 
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I bought a 14 Pro, now I can shoot ProRes, right? No no, you need a 256GB storage model for that.
I bought a 15 Plus, now I can get the AI update, right? No no, you need a Pro model for that.
I bought a 16 Pro, now I can use the super tele stuff, right? No no, you need a Pro Max model for that.

I’m not gonna keep track of all this, haha.

See you guys at the launch of a more simplified line up!
 
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I’ll upgrade when the entire camera system is 48MP, the wide sensor is 1”, the tele 1/2 or larger and faceID and front facing camera is under display. After that point they wont have anything to upgrade each year except CPU, which has always been phenomenal.
 
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coffeemilktea said:
Imagine if you walk into an Apple Store to buy an iPhone 16 and the latest iMac this September... both your phone and your desktop computer will have the exact same amount of RAM. 🤪
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Ironically, RAM is my biggest concern with the iPhone 16 lineup. I can see 8GB not being enough to access future Apple Intelligence features. 2026 gets here and you need at least 12GB of RAM.
 
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Tomasulu said:
I wonder why Apple doesn’t just release a new iPhone every 2 years. At this point I’m sure the vast majority of users will keep their phones for a min. of 2 years. The yearly release has become meaningless and engenders disappointment.
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Money is why. They profit off of selling new models each year. What would probably make more sense is if they went back to selling “S” models every other year.
 
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coffeemilktea said:
Imagine if you walk into an Apple Store to buy an iPhone 16 and the latest iMac this September... both your phone and your desktop computer will have the exact same amount of RAM. 🤪
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Funny thing is that with the AI hype phones actually could have benefited from like 16-32GB of RAM but then the brand new iMac would have only a half / a quarter of the RAM of your phone lol

In any case if you’re interested in AI and get an 8GB phone I’m not sure you’re going the best route as then you already know for sure you’re gonna want to upgrade next year.
 
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MacRumors said:
6. Super Telephoto Camera
iPhone 16 Pro Max
The iPhone 16 Pro Max could be the first to feature a super telephoto periscope camera for dramatically increased optical zoom. "Super" or "ultra" telephoto usually describes cameras with a focal length of over 300mm. The current telephoto lens is equivalent to a 77mm lens
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The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 120mm telephoto lens (5x zoom), not a 77mm (3x). That's the smaller 15 Pro. I don't get the rumor about a 300mm 'super telephoto camera' btw. You expect the 16 Pro Max to have four camera's on the back?
 
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Strokee23 said:
Money is why. They profit off of selling new models each year. What would probably make more sense is if they went back to selling “S” models every other year.
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I think they did away with the S model because it became harder to differentiate an S model from a full upgrade. Every version now is just gonna be an iteration of the previous with few and minor improvements.
 
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Tomasulu said:
I think they did away with the S model because it became harder to differentiate an S model from a full upgrade. Every version now is just gonna have very few and minor improvements.
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I agree. It's also difficult to create the same excitement for an "iPhone 15s" as it is for the new "iPhone 16." They also have too many damned variations now, which seem to change every couple of years. Regular models, mini models, pro models, pro max models...then the mini becomes the plus, which will allegedly become the slim or air next year. It would be difficult to assign "S" designations to all of those I suppose.
 
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Most exciting thing here is the 40w fast charging. And honestly I wish they would go a bit higher powered than that.


Even with however close it gets to that already with a 40w charger, it still takes over an hour just to get from 80% to 100% - and I have the “charge slowly after 80%” setting turned off.
 
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