iPhone 16 launch in a few weeks: Greater battery capacity, enhanced Siri, AI and everything you can expect
iPhone 16 launch in a few weeks: Apple is expected to release the iPhone 16 series in just a few weeks, with major improvements to the design, camera, performance, and battery life.
Ankush Pandey
INTRO
- iPhone 16 series is expected to have ultra-thin bezels
- Apple may also introduce a new capture button for better photography
- The iPhone 16 series is also expected to have the new A18 Pro chip
iPhone 16 launchin a few weeks. The eagerly awaited release of the iPhone 16 series is drawing nearer with every day that goes by. As per custom, Apple is anticipated to launch the series in early September this year with the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This year's iPhone 16 series is rumored to include major changes to provide users with a speedier and more improved iPhone experience. This is based on leaks and conjecture.
Here's a detailed look at what to anticipate from the new iPhone 16 lineup.
iPhone 16 launch: design and display upgrades expected in iPhone 16 series
iPhone 16 series is expected to feature a number of notable innovations, one of which is the adoption of Border Reduction Structure (BRS), an ultra-thin bezel technology. With this upgrade, the bottom bezel of the screen will be reduced, increasing the display's size. BRS technology allows for a thin and large display by rolling up the interior copper wiring into a small package. All four of Apple's iPhone 16 series devices are expected to use this technology, with the Pro variants boasting the smallest bezels of any smartphone to date.
A new "Capture Button" is also rumored to be included on the bottom right side of all iPhone 16 models, providing customers with convenient image and video-capturing features. This button will improve photography and videography by allowing users to zoom, focus, and begin recording with different amounts of pressure.
Additionally, there are rumors that the titanium chassis of the Pro models may get an improved polish. The iPhone 16 Pro models will feature a polished appearance that is less likely to scratch, offering both durability and beauty, in contrast to the brushed surface of the iPhone 15 Pro.
iPhone 16 launch: Camera upgrades expected in iPhone 16 series
Apple strives to push the limits of mobile photography with each new Pro model. Apple is anticipated to replace the diagonal camera configuration of the iPhone 15 with a vertical camera system with a pill-shaped raised surface on its base models of the iPhone 16. Separate rings for the Wide and Ultra Wide cameras are part of the new design, which makes it possible to record spatial video—a feature that was previously only available on Pro models.
It is speculated that the iPhone 16 Pro models will also include an improved 48-megapixel-ultra-wide camera lens. This update will enable 48-megapixel ProRAW images in ultra-wide mode and improve low-light performance. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is also believed to include a super telephoto periscope camera, which will increase optical zoom capabilities up to 5x, a feature that is currently only available on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
A new anti-reflective optical coating technology is apparently being tested by Apple in addition to these developments. Lens flare and ghosting will be lessened by this coating, which is deposited with atomic layer deposition (ALD) technology. It also shields the camera lens from external factors.
iPhone 16 series is expected to have increased performance and storage
The iPhone 16 series is expected to feature Apple's next-generation A18 Pro chip. Manufactured using TSMC's second-generation 3nm process (N3E), this chip will offer improved performance and efficiency. The A18 chip will also support Apple Intelligence features debuting in iOS 18, facilitating advanced AI functionalities on the device.
Significant improvements are also planned for memory and storage options. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max variants may offer up to 2 TB of storage, more than double the maximum capacity of their previous models. In addition, the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus versions are expected to have 8GB of RAM, up from the 6GB found in the iPhone 15 devices.
iPhone 16 series is expected to have battery and charging improvements
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Max are rumored to have bigger batteries with capacity increases of 6 percent and 5 percent, respectively. However, the iPhone 16 Plus could see a 9 percent reduction in battery capacity. To meet the increased power demand, Apple is also likely to use stacked battery technology to increase energy density and lifespan.
iPhone 16 series is expected to have improved charging capabilities, as Apple may include support for 20W MagSafe and 40W wired fast charging. To ensure that users can charge their devices faster, this upgrade is aimed at balancing the longer charging time imposed by the larger battery.
