iPhone 16 Pro: All the rumored new features and changes

Introducing the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Even though we’re still months away from the official announcement, rumors are already starting to paint a picture of what to expect. The iPhone 16 Pro lineup features Apple’s largest iPhone screen ever, significant camera improvements, and more.

We’ve compiled everything we know so far about the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, so read on below.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

iPhone 16 Pro: All new features

iPhone 16 Pro display

According to multiple sources, including trusted analyst Ross Young, both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will have larger screens than their predecessors.

The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to have a 6.3-inch display, which will be larger than the 6.1-inch display on the iPhone 15 Pro. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is reported to have a 6.9-inch display, which is larger than the 6.7-inch display on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Assuming these rumors come true, it means the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the largest iPhone ever released. This is also the first time that the iPhone screen size has changed since the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max were released in 2020.

size and dimensions

How will these larger screen sizes affect the overall form factor of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max? A September report revealed some details about the alleged dimensions. . Here’s how it compares to the iPhone 15 Pro lineup:

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro Max

As you can see, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are slightly more expensive than their predecessors. It is reported that the width will remain unchanged and it will have a narrower form factor. The iPhone 16 Pro model is also the same thickness, but is slightly heavier than the iPhone 15 Pro.

Battery and thermal management updates

A leak from Kostami in November claimed to show an early prototype battery that could be found in the iPhone 16 Pro. As you can see in the image below, the battery has a new metal shell.

This is the first time Apple has used a metal shell for an iPhone battery. Up until now, Apple has exclusively used traditional foil covers. The battery said to be the iPhone 16 Pro uses the same L-shaped design and has a capacity of 3,355mAh, compared to 3,274mAh for the iPhone 15 Pro battery.

Switching to a metal shell will greatly improve the heat dissipation of your iPhone 16 Pro. This improves battery life, allows iPhone 16 Pro to operate at higher performance levels for longer periods of time, and potentially addresses the overheating issue that affected iPhone 15 Pro.

Additionally, another supply chain rumor suggests that the iPhone 16 Pro will use a new “Graphene Thermal System.” This modification also improves heat dissipation and thermal conductivity. The iPhone currently uses a copper heatsink, but tests have shown that switching to graphene could improve thermal conductivity by about four times.

lastly, loose rumors It also claims that the iPhone 16 Pro will feature a new stacked battery design. This potentially unlocks 40W wired charging (up to 27W) and 20W MagSafe charging (up to 15W). At this time, this rumor is unconfirmed and is best treated with skepticism.

camera upgrade

There are several rumors about what camera improvements will be added to the iPhone 16 Pro lineup. Most notably, multiple sources are reporting that the iPhone 16 Pro will feature the same 5x zoom tetraprism camera that is currently exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

However, the iPhone 16 Pro Max may continue to differentiate itself with an even wider optical zoom range. Rumors from July suggested that the iPhone 16 Pro Max may be equipped with a new periscope-type super telephoto camera. This rumor has not yet been corroborated by other sources.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will use a new Sony camera sensor for their main camera. The details here are still a bit unclear, but the hope is that this change could lead to significant improvements in low-light camera improvements.

Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 Pro’s ultra-wide-angle camera is also expected to be significantly improved. The iPhone’s ultrawide camera has remained largely untouched since the iPhone 13 Pro was announced in 2021. Analyst Jeff Pu reported that the iPhone 16 Pro will use a new 48MP ultrawide camera, which is a significant improvement over the current 12MP ultrawide camera. -iPhone 15 Pro wide camera.

Faster Wi-Fi and 5G

According to analysts Ming-Chi Kuo and Jeff Pu, the iPhone 16 Pro will support Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. This is an upgrade from his Wi-Fi 6E support on the iPhone 15 Pro.

Wi-Fi 7 significantly increases data transmission speeds, with a theoretical peak of over 40 Gbps. This makes it up to 4x faster than Wi-Fi 6E and almost 6x faster than Wi-Fi 5. Wi-Fi 7 also focuses on reducing latency, which is important for things like smart home accessories and headsets like Vision Pro. .

However, even if the iPhone 16 Pro supports Wi-Fi 7, users will need to upgrade their entire Wi-Fi router system to one that supports Wi-Fi 7. This can be an expensive process, especially at first.

Analyst Jeff Pu also reported that the iPhone 16 Pro will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X75 modem. This modem can achieve his 5G download speeds of up to 7.5 Gbps with support for the “5G Advanced” standard.

A18 pro chip

The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to have an A18 Pro chip inside. The chip reportedly features a new design specifically focused on improving artificial intelligence performance.

Analyst Jeff Pugh reported in March that the A18 Pro would have a larger die size, allowing for more transistors and specialized components. This change will allow Apple to change his AI-specific components. Another rumor suggests that the A18 will feature a more powerful neural engine and “significantly increase the number of built-in AI computing cores.”

The A18 Pro chip is expected to maintain the same 6-core GPU design as the A17 Pro. The iPhone 16 Pro has the same 8GB of RAM as the iPhone 15 Pro.

capture button

According to multiple sources, the iPhone 16 Pro will have a new “capture button” on the right side. The capture button will reportedly be placed below the current power button and will be used to take photos and videos.

The capture button is touch and pressure sensitive. The surface responds to touch input, and you can zoom in or out by swiping left or right. Press the button lightly to focus, and press firmly to release the shutter.

iPhone 16 Pro colors

As a refresher, the iPhone 15 Pro is currently available in black, white, blue, and natural titanium color options. For the iPhone 16 Pro, Apple is reportedly planning to do away with blue titanium and add a new gold-style yellow color option.

There are also rumors of a new “Titanium Gray” (also known as “Cement Gray”) color option. This is described as “a space gray hue similar to that used on the iPhone 6.”

iPhone 16 Pro: Release date

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to be announced and available in September 2024. This is subject to change based on supply chain disruptions, production issues, etc.

iPhone 16 Pro: Price

The prices of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max were the same as their predecessors. One change, however, is that the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s storage capacity starts at 256 GB. This technically raised the starting price from $1,099 to $1,199.

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are reportedly significantly more expensive for Apple to manufacture. Still, the company has chosen not to pass on these price increases to consumers. Whether that changes with the iPhone 16 Pro lineup remains to be seen.

iPhone 16 Pro: Summary

We’re still months away from the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max announcements, but these rumors give us a glimpse of what to expect.As always, it is important to remember these are just rumorsthe situation may change.

We’ll keep updating this roundup with all the latest iPhone 16 Pro rumors and expectations.

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