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It's been 9 months since Apple launched the 2023 iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, and as is typical in rumors, people are already paying attention to the 2024 iPhone 16. September is typically new smartphone season for Apple, but we’ve already got rumors circling about some of the things that may be included in the upcoming iPhone 16.
iPhone 16 Series: Everything We Know So Far (2024)
Let’s see what other big changes are coming to the iPhone series in 2024.
iPhone 16 rumours at a glance
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iPhone 16: News and Rumours
iPhone 16 Display and Size Rumours
Capture Button
RAM
A18 Pro Chip
5G Modem Chips - iPhone 16 Display and Size Rumours
- Capture Button
- iPhone 16 Cameras
- iPhone 16 New Colours
- iPhone 16 Release Date and Price
iPhone 16: News and Rumours
iPhone 16 Display and Size Rumours
A rumour from leaker @URedditor reveals that this next iteration of iPhone could come with the largest screen size yet. Per the leak, via Gizmodo, the iPhone 16 Pro’s size will be 6.3 inches (the iPhone 15 Pro Display Sceen is 6.1 inches), and the 16 Pro Max could be up to 6.9 inches (the iPhone 15 Pro Max is 6.69 inches).
One last design change that is rumoured for the iPhone 16 is that the back cameras will get a shake up. Rather than the current triangle and diagonal design for the 2-3 cameras that each of the current iPhone models have, images of alleged new cases for the iPhone 16 show a redesigned camera module. This new design would see the lenses stacked vertically on top of each other.
Capture Button
Last year, Apple ditched the mute switch for a new Action Button, which users could link to a range of functions.
Additional evidence from 91mobiles shows CAD files of the 16 Pro, which reveal an additional button on the phone’s lower right side.
RAM
The standard iPhone 16 models could be upgraded with 8GB of RAM, up from 6GB in the iPhone 15 models. That would see all four iPhone 16 models offering 8GB of RAM.A18 Pro Chip
As we saw at WWDC, AI is the direction that Apple is moving towards. The tech giant unveiled some of the new capabilities its Apple Intelligence engine is capable of, but to power it, a new chip is likely on the cards.Apple is designing new A-series chips for the iPhone 16 lineup, built on the latest N3E 3-nanometer node. We could see some improvements to efficiency and performance, but we haven't yet heard details on just what we can expect.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro could use different chips, with the higher-end chip limited to the Pro models.
An analyst note from Jeff Pu at Haitong International Tech Research (and seen by 9to5 Mac) reveals that Apple is moving towards using an A18 Pro chip with a larger die area than that of the A17 Pro, which would allow for more specialised components and increased performance.
5G Modem Chips
According to Qualcomm, the X75 offers improved carrier aggregation, plus the combined sub-6Ghz and mmWave 5G transceiver takes up 25 percent less circuit board space and uses up to 20 percent less power.Qualcomm's X75 supports the "5G Advanced" standard with AI and machine learning enhancements for 5G improvements, so Apple could market the iPhone 16 Pro models as having "5G Advanced" connectivity.
The standard iPhone 16 models are expected to use Qualcomm's X70 chip, which is the chip that was already used in the iPhone 15 models.
iPhone 16 cameras
Analyst Jeff Pong (via MacRumours) revealed in a research note that the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max would likely be receiving an upgrade to a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide lens which would allow for the capture of more light – which would be a boost to the current 12-megapixel lens.
iPhone 16 New Colours
A rumour on Weibo (via 9to5 Mac) suggests the iPhone 16 will be available in seven colours those being: pink, yellow, blue, green, black, white and purple.| Rumored colors | |
| iPhone 16 | Black, blue, pink, yellow, green, white, purple |
| iPhone 16 Plus | Black, blue, pink, yellow, green, white, purple |
| iPhone 16 Pro | Rose/desert yellow, gray, space black, white |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | Rose/desert yellow, gray, space black, white |
iPhone 16 Battery
Rumors suggest the iPhone 16 Pro models will use stacked battery technology, which can result in higher capacity and a longer lifespan. Stacked batteries are common in electric vehicles and medical devices, but are an emerging technology for smartphones.| iPhone 15 Lineup (2023) | iPhone 16 Lineup (2024) | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 15 | 3,349 mAh | 3,561 mAh | +6% |
| iPhone 15 Plus | 4,383 mAh | 4,006 mAh | -9% |
| iPhone 15 Pro | 3,274 mAh | 3,355 mAh | +2.5 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | 4,422 mAh | 4,676 mAh | +5% |
The Stacked iPhone Battery could come alongside faster 40W wired charging and 20W MagSafe charging.
Rumors suggest that most of the iPhone 16 models will see a small increase in battery life.
MagSafe
The MagSafe alignment magnets in the iPhone 16 models may be slimmer than before, cutting down on the size of the magnetic ring required for MagSafe-compatible cases.iPhone 16 Release Date and Price
iPhones are traditionally always revealed in September by Apple, and there’s no reason to believe that will be any different this year.We also have no indication of pricing yet, but as a reminder here are the prices of the iPhone 15 range.
iPhone 15 – $1,499
iPhone 15 Plus – $1,649
iPhone 15 Pro – $1,849
iPhone 15 Pro Max – $2,199
More Information about iPhone 15 Series
| iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 8.25 mm | 8.25 mm |
| Height | 149.6 mm | 146.6 mm |
| Width | 71.45 mm | 70.60 mm |
| Display | 6.3" (159.31 mm) | 6.1" (155.38 mm) |
| Screen Border | 1.2 mm | 1.71 mm |
| Weight | 194 grams | 187 grams |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 15 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 8.26 mm | 8.25 mm |
| Height | 163.0 mm | 159.9 mm |
| Width | 77.58 mm | 76.70 mm |
| Display | 6.9" (174.06 mm) | 6.7" (169.98 mm) |
| Screen Border | 1.15 mm | 1.55 mm |
| Weight | 225 grams | 221 grams |
| Storage | US price | UK price | AU price |
| 128GB | $999 | £999 | AU$1,849 |
| 256GB | $1,099 | £1,099 | AU$2,049 |
| 512GB | $1,299 | £1,299 | AU$2,399 |
| 1TB | $1,499 | £1,499 | AU$2,749 |
iPhone 16 Expected Lineup - At a Glance
| Model | Size | Display rumors | Expected price |
| iPhone 16 | 6.1-inch | OLED 60Hz | $799 (128GB) |
| iPhone 16 Plus | 6.7-inch | OLED 60Hz | $899 (128GB) |
| iPhone 16 Pro | 6.3-inch | ProMotion 120Hz | $999 (128GB) |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | 6.9-inch | ProMotion 120Hz | $1,199 (256GB) |
IPHONE 16 CHEAT SHEET: BIGGEST RUMORS
- Release date prediction: September 2024
- Design: 6.1-inch standard iPhone Display Screen and 6.7-inch Plus versions, redesigned camera block, Action button, Capture button; bigger screens on the Pro models
- Cameras: Spatial video support; upgraded ultrawide camera on the Pro models
- AI features: Generative AI in several Apple apps, including Photos and Notes
- Specs: A18 or A17 Pro chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB default storage, Wi-Fi 6E
- Battery: Larger battery in standard model and on both Pro models
- Software: iOS 18
