Summary of iPhone 16 Series Leaks: Noticeable Differences Between Standard and Pro Versions

As the Spring Festival holiday comes to an end and we step into the first week of work, news about the "annual flagship" iPhone 16 series has once again surfaced. Today, let's briefly summarize the leaks and see whether Apple enthusiasts are buying it or not.

Rear Camera Module

Imaging has always been one of the key upgrade points for successive iPhone generations, with both hardware and design evolving with each iteration.

The image below showcases the leaked iPhone 16 series. Interestingly, the standard versions have reverted to a vertical camera layout, while the design of the iPhone 16 Pro series is truly eye-catching, resembling a "fingertip gyroscope". In terms of specifications, there are reports suggesting that the wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle lenses of the iPhone 16 Pro will be upgraded to 48-megapixel sensors, enhancing shooting capabilities across various scenarios and significantly improving photo clarity.

Improvements in night-time photography performance are expected through enlarging the sensor size, while significant upgrades to the telephoto lens of the iPhone 16 Pro are not anticipated at this time.

New Color Options

Regarding color options, the iPhone 16 Pro may introduce a new "Titanium Gray" or "Desert Titanium" variant. The former is similar to the deep space gray used in the iPhone 6 series, while the latter is more akin to the gold color of the iPhone 14 Pro. Renderings below depict the anticipated effects.

• Every year, the iPhone series introduces a new color option, with special editions unveiled during WWDC. Users eyeing the iPhone 15 Pro series might want to hold off for another two months.

Display

• Rumors suggest that the screen sizes of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models will see an increase. The Pro version will reportedly go from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches, while the Pro Max will jump from 6.7 inches to a larger 6.9 inches.

  • These figures specifically refer to screen dimensions. Despite the sleek bezels on current iPhone models, they can still be challenging for single-handed use by most users.

• Supply chain sources indicate that Apple is requesting screen solutions from Samsung and LG that utilize micro LED technology. This technology is expected to reduce internal reflections, lower power consumption, enhance light utilization, and potentially achieve higher brightness, contrast, and color accuracy.

Further Details

• According to industry insiders, Siri and other native apps may undergo deep integration with generative AI technology. This could mean that the intelligent voice assistant Siri becomes more precise in understanding user intent and offers more natural language interaction. Additionally, AI-powered image generation or editing features might be introduced in the camera app. Regarding battery life, there's word that the iPhone 16 series will see a decrease in battery capacity. The standard iPhone 16 is rumored to have a capacity of 3561mAh, while the 16 Plus will have a slightly smaller capacity at 4006mAh. However, in contrast, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is said to see an increase in battery capacity, reaching 4676mAh.

iPhone SE 4

This year's WWDC is expected to unveil the iPhone SE 4, internally codenamed "Ghost," which is anticipated to resemble the iPhone 14 in terms of design. It might also undergo internal testing with parameters similar to those of the iPhone 14. Apart from the changes in appearance, predictions suggest that the iPhone SE 4 will introduce two major features: customizable function keys and a USB-C port.

For more updates, stay tuned.