Foreign tech media have shared 15 improvements for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models compared to the iPhone 15 series on social media. After a year of various leaks, let's summarize the changes in the iPhone 16 series.
Firstly, in terms of appearance, the iPhone 16 series is expected to inherit the design of the iPhone 15 series overall, meaning their sizes won't differ too much. The most significant change will likely be the arrangement of the rear cameras.
Apple has reportedly reverted to a vertical camera arrangement, sparking speculation that this move is aimed at facilitating spatial video capture. This speculation arises following Apple's unveiling of its next-generation computing platform, the Vision Pro mixed reality headset, on February 2, 2024.
Another significant change is the return of the mute switch toggle. In the previous year's iPhone 15 Pro models, Apple replaced the mute switch toggle with an Action button. However, with the iPhone 16 series, the Action button will be standard across all models.
Rumors suggest that the AI capabilities of the iPhone 16 models will see a significant boost thanks to the all-new A18 chip and a more powerful neural engine, supporting Apple's AI-driven features. Moreover, due to the high memory demands of generative AI, the iPhone 16 series will start with 8GB of RAM. In contrast, the iPhone 15 series had 6GB of RAM, with the Pro versions sporting 8GB. The iPhone 16 series will also introduce support for WiFi 6E technology, promising faster and more stable WiFi connections.
In terms of battery and charging, the iPhone 16 series may see some upgrades with a higher energy density battery and faster charging capabilities.
It's worth noting that there are rumors suggesting the battery of the iPhone 16 Plus will be smaller than that of the iPhone 15 Plus. It's unclear if this will affect battery life. This may be due to the excellent battery performance of the iPhone 15 Plus, which could have impacted sales of the iPhone 15 Pro series. This decision by Apple, potentially driven by profit considerations, might be a strategic move by Tim Cook.
The iPhone 15 has a battery capacity of 3349mAh, while the iPhone 15 Plus offers 4383mAh. Both models support 27W wired charging and 15W MagSafe wireless charging.
The upcoming iPhone 16 is expected to feature a battery capacity of 3561mAh, a 6% increase, whereas the iPhone 16 Plus will have 4006mAh, a 9% decrease. Charging capabilities will be enhanced, with the whole iPhone 16 series supporting 40W wired charging, a 48% increase, and 20W MagSafe charging, up 33%.
Improvements in other areas also include enhancements to the camera and AI capabilities. The iPhone's camera sees notable upgrades every year, and the iPhone 16 series will focus on optimizing spatial video shooting to complement Apple Vision Pro.
Moreover, it's not just the iPhone 16; in recent years, Apple devices released will receive a range of AI-based new features later this year through software updates. However, the best experience is expected to be available on the iPhone 16 series and newer devices. Compared to the iPhone 15, the iPhone 16 will also introduce two new colors: white and purple.
The iPhone 16 series is expected to be launched in the fall. Apple typically hosts its autumn product launch event in September. For more information about the iPhone 16, stay tuned.
