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Rumored Features
- Apple-designed modem chip
- Under-display Face ID
- High-end iPhone 16 "Ultra" model
- Solid-state volume button
- Periscope zoom lens
- Portless design
Size Changes
iPhone 16 Ultra
Apple might introduce a high-end iPhone 16 "Ultra" alongside other iPhone 16 models. The iPhone 16 Ultra would offer additional camera improvements, a larger display, and possibly a portless design.Solid-State Buttons
Rumors suggest that solid-state volume, power, and mute buttons were initially planned for the iPhone 15 Pro models but faced technical issues. It is now expected that these solid-state buttons will be introduced with the iPhone 16 Pro models. Solid-state buttons use haptic feedback to mimic a button press without physical movement.Apple-Designed Modem Chip
Apple has been developing its own modem chip since 2019 to reduce reliance on third-party suppliers. The first Apple-designed 5G modem chips could debut in the 2024 iPhone 16 models.
WiFi 7
The iPhone 16 models could adopt the next-generation WiFi 7 technology, which is expected to provide faster speeds of up to 40Gb/s.USB-C Port
Under-Display Face ID
Under-display Face ID rumored to be introduced with the iPhone 16 Pro models, may not arrive until 2025. This feature would eliminate the need for the Dynamic Island, resulting in increased usable display space.The Elec suggests it could come as early as 2024, but display analyst Ross Young believes it will take at least two more years. When under-display Face ID does launch, there will be a circular cutout for the camera, similar to how other manufacturers handle front-facing cameras.
iPhone 16 Camera Technology
- 12MP telephoto sensor is a possibility for standard model
- Periscope lens for both Pro models
- ‘Super-telephoto’ periscope lens rumored for Pro Max
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the only device expected to feature the new camera technology in 2023 due to size constraints.
iPhone 16 Pro Camera Mock Feature
With a periscope lens and stacked rear camera sensor design, the iPhone 16 Pro Max could have 6x optical zoom without digital zoom blur. The standard iPhone 16 models could have a vertical camera layout similar to the iPhone 12 camera.
Stacked 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.In terms of actual battery capacities, the iPhone 15 line is rumored to feature the below power pack sizes:
- iPhone 15: 3,877mAh (vs 3,279mAh on iPhone 14)
- iPhone 15 Plus: 4,912mAh (vs 4,325mAh on iPhone 14 Plus)
- iPhone 15 Pro: 3,650mAh (vs 3,200mAh on iPhone 14 Pro)
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: 4,852mAh (vs 4,323mAh on iPhone 14 Pro Max)
iPhone 16 Solid-state volume button
There is now a "low" chance that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be equipped with solid-state volume and mute buttons, according to Jeff Pu, a tech analyst at Hong Kong-based investment firm Haitong International Securities.iPhone 16 Launch Date
The iPhone 16 models are expected to come out in September 2024, and they will follow the 2023 iPhone 15 models.Future iPhone Features
ProMotion technology that adds up to 120Hz refresh rates to the iPhone Display Screen is expected to come to standard iPhone models starting in 2025. Up until 2025, ProMotion will be limited to the higher-end "Pro" iPhones.With the 2026 iPhone 18, Apple will have both under-display Face ID and under-display front-facing camera, potentially allowing for a design that has no cutouts for the camera hardware. This would mark the first all-display design.
