As we get closer to its launch, rumors about the upcoming iPhone 16 could be broken down or become even more accurate. New speculations could emerge in the next few weeks as well.
So far, industry analysts and reliable sources have made many strong predictions about the iPhone 16, with some of them painting an optimistic picture for users of the updates and new features.
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However, these are just opinions and predictions. Even though the information we post here comes from reliable sources, it should not be taken for granted.
For the first time in years, we expect, for example, completely new, larger display sizes in the iPhone 16 Pro models, and the basic models are going to get a new, interesting button.
After Apple’s WWDC 2024 event, some things about the upcoming iPhone series are already certain, at least at the software level.
iPhone 16: models
According to the famous Apple reporter Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, the iPhone 16 series will probably have the same model line as the iPhone 15, so the sources will include: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
It’s always possible that Apple will change something. It has done this in the past by replacing iPhone Mini models with iPhone Plus models, and there have been rumors of an iPhone Ultra model for several years. However, there is no indication that Apple will introduce any major changes to the iPhone 16 lineup.
Gurman said that Apple could release a new iPhone SE model in early 2025 and that it should not join the iPhone 16 line in September.
iPhone 16: display sizes and screen technology
According to Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants, a research and consulting company in the display industry, iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to have larger screens than previous generations. This information was also reported by several websites citing other sources, including Apple Insider, Bloomberg and Tom’s Guide.
The iPhone 16 Pro is rumored to have a 6.3-inch screen. The iPhone 15 Pro has a 6.1 inch screen. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to have a 6.9 inch screen (the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch screen).
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to keep their current display sizes of 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches, respectively.
It looks like the entry-level (non-Pro) iPhone 16 models won’t get upgrade-level ProMotion displays like the Pro models. This is a feature that Apple has so far left out of its entry-level iPhone models. According to Ross Young, ProMotion could appear in entry-level iPhone models in 2025.
So it shouldn’t be surprising to see Apple keeping the old-fashioned 60Hz displays on the entry-level iPhone 16 models, rather than upgrading to ProMotion 120Hz displays. After all, since the iPhone 13 Pro, which was released in 2021, the company has used the ProMotion display only on iPhone Pro models.
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iPhone 16: design
Apple recently updated the design of the iPhone, including softer edges in the iPhone 15 series and a titanium frame in the iPhone 15 Pro, so we do not expect any major changes in the iPhone 16 .Bloomberg believes that the colors will be updated as usual. .
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus may adopt a pill-shaped camera model that may resemble the iPhone X and iPhone XS camera model, rather than the square model of current and previous iPhone generations.
However, there is no indication that Apple will change the design of the camera module in the iPhone 16 Pro series.
In any case, if the iPhone design changes from year to year, one thing is almost certain: your iPhone case, even the current iPhone 15, may not fit the iPhone 16.
iPhone 16: new buttons
According to Bloomberg, iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will be equipped with an action button that will replace the usual notification mute switch. The action button, which debuted on iPhone 15 Pro models, provides quick access to custom features such as deploying the camera, turning on the flashlight, picking focus mode, and turns silent mode on or off. The basic iPhone 15 models do not have this button.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also reported that iPhone 16 Pro models will have a new button dedicated to recording video.
This will be located at the bottom right edge of the phone and will reportedly be touch sensitive. It will recognize different levels of stress and drag for additional tasks. Sliding the button left and right should offer a zoom function, for example. Light pressure can provide additional focus control, and stronger pressure can initiate video recording. At least that’s what The Information says, citing “people with direct knowledge of the situation.”
iPhone 16: equipment
According to the famous analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple may standardize the iPhone 16 Pro cameras, and they will all have a tetra-prismatic zoom lens.
In the current line, only the iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with such a lens for an extended zoom range, while the iPhone 15 Pro has a standard triple zoom lens.
Kuo has made good predictions about iPhones and other devices in the past. However, its iPhone 16 camera forecast was released in November 2023. Since then, there has been no news about it.
As with every new generation of iPhone, the cameras themselves may be slightly changed, but it is likely that they will retain the same resolution as the iPhone 15 series.
iPhone 16: software
iPhone 16 will feature the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 18, which the company announced at WWDC on June 10.
While several older iPhone models support iOS 18, only the iPhone 15 Pro and newer models support Apple’s AI. This, along with OpenAI’s ChatGPT integration, will improve a number of features, including Siri and everything related to typing and text, photo editing, and more.
The new system will also include support for RCS messaging, which should open up more options between iOS and Android users in text messaging, such as sharing higher resolution photos and videos, as well on reading receipts. Text messages from Android users still appear as a green bubble.
iPhone 16 will also have the ability to send messages via satellite connection in an area without a cellular signal, even if it is not an emergency. This feature will also be added to iPhone 15 and iPhone 14, which have the necessary components to communicate with the corresponding satellites.
iPhone 16: performance
According to Bloomberg, iPhone 16 will run on a new processor, the A18 chipset, with 8GB of memory and components specially adapted for Apple’s artificial intelligence functions. All four iPhone 16 models are expected to support Apple Intelligence.
We expect Apple to emphasize the iPhone 16 Pro models with a more powerful processor, possibly called the A18 Pro. Apple introduced its first “Pro” processor in the iPhone 15 Pro models, so it would make sense to add a new “Pro” processor in the iPhone 16 Pro models to differentiate them and change them to AI .
iPhone 16: price and release date
No reliable sources have provided pricing for the iPhone 16. Since the introduction of the iPhone 12 series in 2020, the prices of Apple phones have remained largely the same across the board. all, with only the iPhone 15 Pro Max rising in price by $100.
We expect the iPhone 16 lineup to maintain the same starting prices at $799. (basic), $899 (Plus), $999 (Pro) and $1,199. (Pro Max). However, it would not be surprising to see a price increase for the iPhone 16 Pro models, as price increases are usually accompanied by more significant design changes or additional features, such as expected larger screens.
Apple is expected to announce the launch of the iPhone 16 this fall, possibly in September. The company usually releases a new iPhone one or two weeks after its launch, which they have not announced yet.
Is it worth holding off on buying the iPhone 16?
With a month to go until the iPhone 16 is announced, there are more reasons to wait than to buy the iPhone 15 now you might as well keep your current iPhone to see what features and improvements the iPhone has 16 offers.
While the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models are great phones, you might regret buying them now rather than waiting a month or so and paying the same price. for a new device.
Even if you want to buy a cheaper phone like the iPhone 14 or iPhone 13 now, waiting a few weeks could save you $100. while getting a newer and better iPhone. iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 are likely to be cheaper after the iPhone 16 announcement.
How did we choose the forecasts?
In more than 10 years of covering and reviewing phones, I’ve found a number of industry analysts, reporters, and other sources that post credible findings, conclusions, and forecasts. inform about upcoming phones online. There are hundreds of people who post gossip, but only a few are trustworthy.
Some predictions are based on business activity between different companies, while others come from usually anonymous people who have direct knowledge of the upcoming phone’s development. A reporter, activist, or individual may claim to be quoting “a source familiar with the matter,” but the ones I point to tend to be ‘get the best results, suggesting that they actually spoke to someone who had credible access to information about the upcoming device.
I also identified patterns in conclusions and predictions to assess their reliability. Usually, a large number of reports appear years before the phone is announced. Over time, applications that are repeated and updated are more likely to be validated.
The text above is a translation from American edition of Business Insider
Translator: Mateusz Albin
2024-08-20 04:28:06
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