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iPhone 16 Series Is Just Two Months Away: Everything We Know

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Apple typically releases its new iPhone series around mid-September, which means we are about two months out 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
One rumor suggests the ‌iPhone 16‌ and iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature larger batteries than their predecessors, but 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. 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
Apple's 2024 iPhone Pro models are expected to get Wi-Fi 7 in the Pro models, enabling data transfer over the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands simultaneously. This should result in faster Wi-Fi speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connectivity. With technologies such as 4K QAM, Wi-Fi 7 is also expected to offer peak data transfer speeds of over 40 Gbps, a 4× increase... Click here to read rest of article

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It makes sense for all four ‌iPhone 16‌ models to have the same A18 chip because of the Apple Intelligence features set to debut in iOS 18. Apple Intelligence requires a high-powered chip for the AI features to run on-device. At this time, only the ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ and Pro Max are able to use Apple Intelligence.
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Chips going back to the A14 are perfectly capable of handling Apple Intelligence from a speed perspective (the A14's Neural Engine is identical to the M1's). The issue is RAM; the A14-A16 were equipped with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM and Apple Intelligence requires at least 8GB.

Apple is moving the base iPhone to a binned A18 chip because the N3E process is cheaper than the N3B process the A17 is based on. Apple could easily put the A17 with 8GB in the base iPhone but why would they if it costs more to make than the A18?
 
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lewchenko said:
13 Pro owner here. I wonder how old an iPhone do you need to have to get excited about the 16 / 16 Pro series ?

An 11 or 12 maybe ? Not sure I’m convinced of the need to spend so much money upgrading.
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I have a 12 mini and this was meant to be my update year. I’ll hold off for the 17 and see if that offers any real improvement.

Five years is the longest I have had a iphone model.
 
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Wait for 2025 release instead...

I used iPhone 14 Pro Max from April 2023 to June 2024 and now using iPhone 13 Pro since June 2024 so even if there are new things to go for, I will not upgrade until probably 2028...
 
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contacos said:
Opted for a Fold 6 this year instead just to try something new.
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perhaps you can tell all the "I want the freedom of Android to install apps but I want Apple to do it as well" crew how easy it was to swap over out of the walled garden :)

no flip phone has done it for me yet.
i pick them up in stores, look at the still visible crease and go "yeah, nah".
even an Android review website was sticking to "no use case yet" approach as a reason for Apple not to do it.
that's telling.
 
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hugodrax said:
QLC is a huge downgrade. Trash and no reason to go QLC unless they want to maximize profits and cut lifespan for more sales down the line. I would wait for the 17 when they go back to MLC after they experience the mess With unhappy customers having sudden performance issues etc..
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Yeah, I would stay far away from any model sporting QLC flash. The stuff is trash.
 
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QLC is a huge downgrade. Trash and no reason to go QLC unless they want to maximize profits and cut lifespan for more sales down the line. I would wait for the 17 when they go back to MLC after they experience the mess With unhappy customers having sudden performance issues etc..
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"

The Verdict: QLC SSDs vs. MLC SSDs​

QLC SSDs store twice as much data as MLC SSDs and are less expensive. However, they don’t perform as well or last as long, and they can be more error-prone. MLC SSDs, on the other hand, store less data and cost more but perform better and last longer than QLC SSDs.

When deciding which to go with, let your use case and requirements be your guide. And don’t forget that there are also plenty of triple-level cell (TLC) SSDs and single-level cell (SLC) SSDs on the market, too.

Also, keep in mind that the quality of SSDs can vary greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer."
 
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wbeasley said:
perhaps you can tell all the "I want the freedom of Android to install apps but I want Apple to do it as well" crew how easy it was to swap over out of the walled garden :)

no flip phone has done it for me yet.
i pick them up in stores, look at the still visible crease and go "yeah, nah".
even an Android review website was sticking to "no use case yet" approach as a reason for Apple not to do it.
that's telling.
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I would argue it is fairly easy but most people on here will probably read no further than "Google" .
Also granted, I had to also order the Watch 7 because my Apple Watch obviously won't work with it but that one is an old Series 6, therefore I see it as an "upgrade".

My use case is pretty simple. Watching content when I travel or commute without carrying my iPad.
 
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