Currently, there's a growing number of leaks about the next generation of Apple's iPhone series.
As usual, Apple is expected to host a product launch event in September this year, unveiling the all-new iPhone 16 series smartphones.
This means that as time progresses, the leaked product information is getting closer to the actual product specifications.
Previously, the topic of #iPhone16Pro series possibly having 30 optimizations made it to the trending lists.
Now, the latest piece of information mentions the upgrade details of two slightly lower-positioned devices, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.
iPhone 16 / Plus
According to the leaks, the all-new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will bring at least 15 improvements. So, what exactly are these upgrades? Let's take a look:
Exterior Design
Different from the Pro series, the new generation iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will undergo substantial exterior design adjustments. While the front will still feature a dynamic island punch-hole screen and the overall body size remains unchanged, the rear camera module will adopt a brand-new vertically arranged small module design.
In past leaks, images purported to be molds and models of the iPhone 16 have surfaced, showing a vertical camera module arrangement.
From this, it seems plausible to roughly confirm that the next generation iPhone 16 will feature a completely new rear camera module design, adopting a vertical arrangement.
Reportedly, this design adjustment might be aimed at introducing spatial video recording capabilities to the iPhone 16, for better integration with Vision Pro spatial computing devices.
Meanwhile, the operational buttons introduced in the iPhone 15 Pro series will be universally applied across the iPhone 16 series.
In terms of device colors, a variety of colorful options will be available, including blue, pink, green, yellow, black, white, and purple.
Screen Section
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will feature more efficient OLED display screens, utilizing brighter micro-lens technology.
Performance Section
The upcoming iPhone 16 lineup is expected to feature two models equipped with the A18 chip, built on TSMC's enhanced "N3E" 3nm process. It will include an upgraded neural engine to support new artificial intelligence capabilities.
Additionally, it will offer 8GB of RAM and support for Wi-Fi 6E connectivity.
iPhone 16 will feature a 3561mAh battery, a 6% increase, while the iPhone 16 Plus will have a 4006mAh battery, a 9% decrease, both employing stacked battery technology.
Regarding charging, expect enhancements with iPhone 16 offering up to 40W wired charging and 20W MagSafe charging.
AI Features
The iPhone 16 is also set to support brand-new AI features introduced in Apple's iOS 18.
While Apple has been developing its own large-scale language model, it appears they don't intend to unveil their own generative AI chatbot in the next major software update.
Instead, Apple is considering integrating products from other major AI model companies into systems like iOS and iPadOS to provide certain AI capabilities for its devices.
Simultaneously, the newly upgraded microphone will deliver higher signal-to-noise ratio and waterproof performance, bolstering support for AI features.
iPhone 16 Pro Series
The all-new iPhone 16 Pro series, based on previous reports, is expected to bring at least 30 upgrades.
Exterior Design
The iPhone 16 Pro series largely continues the design language of its predecessors. It is expected to offer color options such as Black Titanium, White Titanium, Desert Titanium, Gray Titanium, and Rose Gold Titanium, featuring a glossy titanium metal frame.
The Screen Section
Both models of the iPhone 16 Pro series will feature larger displays, measuring 6.3 and 6.9 inches respectively, making the iPhone 16 Pro and Max the largest iPhones ever.
They will also adopt more efficient OLED displays with brighter micro-lens technology.
However, with such adjustments, the two devices in the new iPhone 16 Pro series will also become slightly thicker and heavier.
The iPhone 16 Pro series will feature the A18 Pro chip based on TSMC's "N3E" enhanced 3nm process. The enhanced neural engine will have significantly increased core count to support new artificial intelligence capabilities.
Additionally, the iPhone 16 Pro will adopt the Snapdragon X75 5G modem, offering up to 2TB of storage, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and a new cooling design featuring graphene heat dissipation and a metal battery casing.
Camera Section
The iPhone 16 Pro will feature a new dedicated camera button, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max will come equipped with a Sony IMX-903 main camera sensor and an upgraded 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera.
Battery Technology: The iPhone 16 Pro will feature stacked battery technology, enhancing energy density and extending lifespan.
Battery Capacity: The iPhone 16 Pro will have a built-in 3355mAh battery, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max will come with a 4676mAh battery.
Wired Charging: Wired charging is expected to upgrade to a maximum of 40W.
MagSafe Charging: MagSafe charging will support up to 20W.
The iPhone 16 Pro also supports a range of exclusive AI features. The newly upgraded microphone delivers higher signal-to-noise ratio and waterproof performance, providing support for AI functions.
Overall, the new iPhone 16 series, consisting of four models, will bring upgrades across the board. Are you planning to buy one this time?
