Every year Apple releases there new generation iPhones and this year is also no different. Apple is set to release their iPhone 16 lineup in September 2024. These iPhones will bring noticable changes to the iPhone lineup, where rumors are all over the place that Apple will increase the size of the iPhone 16 Pro to 6.3 inches and the size of the iPhone 16 Pro Max to 6.9 inches, which will mark the first size upgrade in several years. Howver the size changes will be limited to the Pro models only, and the non Pro models are expected to stay the same in size as the iPhone 15 models. Although the iPhone 16 models won’t get bigger, they will get some minor design tweaks thanks to extra buttons, but for the most part, both the standard iPhone 16 models and the Pro models will look like the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro models.
Processor in iPhone 16
Apple will provide a 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.
Colors in iPhone 16
There have been mixed rumors about the color options for the iPhone 16 models. One rumor suggested seven colors, including blue, pink, yellow, green, black, white, and purple.
The MagSafe alignment magnets in the iPhone 16 models rumored to be slimmer than before, cutting down on the size of the magnetic ring required for MagSafe-compatible cases.
With the increase in display size, the dimensions of the iPhone’s body will also increase. Both models are expected to be taller and wider than the iPhone 15 Pro models, and while thickness will remain the same, the weight will increase slightly due to the larger size. General shape and design will not be updated, but the bezels will be slimmer.
Connectivity of iPhone 16
The iPhone 16 Pro models could be equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X75 modem, allowing for faster and more efficient 5G connectivity. 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.
With iOS 18, Apple is rumored to be introducing new Siri features powered by large language models, and some of the cutting-edge generative AI features could be limited to the iPhone 16 models.
Battery improvements in iPhone 16
Rumors suggest the iPhone 16 Pro models will use stacked battery technology, which can result in higher capacity and a longer lifespan. The iPhone 16 Pro will support 40W wired charging and 20W MagSafe charging, according to a rumor out of China. As of right now, the iPhone models support up to 27W wired charging and 15W MagSafe charging. It is not yet clear if the rumor is accurate.
Price expectations regarding iPhone 16
Component prices for the standard iPhone 15 models were at a record high, 16 percent up compared to the iPhone 14 models. Apple absorbed the increased production costs for the iPhone 15 lineup, but Apple may need to increase the price when the iPhone 16 launches to avoid impacting overall revenue.
