Apple has officially announced the iPhone 16 series, introducing the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max at its 9th September 2024 event.
These four models are expected to be among the best iPhones ever released, boasting new buttons, revamped cameras, and advanced Apple Intelligence technology. As Tim Cook highlighted during the event, these are the “first iPhones built from the ground up for Apple Intelligence,” making them some of the top AI phones of 2024.
Here’s a breakdown of the essential details about the iPhone 16, including its pricing, release date, and upgraded features.
- iPhone 16 inherits the Action button from the iPhone 15 Pro and
- gets a new dedicated camera Capture Control button
- The Camera Control can be used to instantly learn about your surroundings
- The iPhone 16 uses the new A18 chipset
- It likely comes with 8GB of RAM
- Comes with up to 512GB of storage
- The iPhone 16 gets a smarter Siri and other Apple Intelligence features
- Apple Intelligence features will begin rolling out in December
- Its cameras are aligned vertically, for spatial video capture
- It ships with iOS 18
- The iPhone 16 ships in ultramarine, teal, pink, white and black
- Starts at $799
Detailed Specs for iPhone 16
iPhone 16 | |
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Display: | 6.1-inch OLED |
Refresh rate: | 60Hz |
Chipset: | A18 |
Rear cameras: | 48MP main, 12MP ultrawide |
Front camera: | 12MP |
Storage: | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
Apple introduced the iPhone 16 during its event on Monday, September 9. Pre-orders will open on Friday, September 9, and the phone will officially be available in stores starting Friday, September 20.
The starting price for the iPhone 16 is $799 for the base model with 128GB of storage. For the version with 512GB of storage, the price increases to $1,099.
The iPhone 16 retains a similar appearance to the iPhone 15, with the exception of a few notable changes. These include vertically aligned rear cameras designed for spatial video, the addition of the iPhone 15 Pro’s multi-purpose Action button, and a brand-new Capture Control button. While these physical upgrades are beneficial—particularly the new Camera Control feature—they aren’t significant enough to justify an upgrade on their own.
The real advancements in the iPhone 16 lie in its internal components. Most notably, the device is powered by the A18 chipset, a considerable improvement from the A16 Bionic chip found in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. This marks a significant shift, as Apple typically uses previous-generation chips in its standard models. This time, however, the iPhone 16 comes with a new, exclusive chipset.
RAM Upgrade to 8GB
Although Apple hasn’t officially announced the RAM capacity of the iPhone 16, it’s likely to have 8GB of RAM, an upgrade from the iPhone 15’s 6GB. This assumption is based on the fact that 8GB is necessary to run Apple’s new Intelligence features, which will be available on the iPhone 16 starting in December.
Apple Intelligence and AI Features
One of the standout features of the iPhone 16 is the integration of advanced AI capabilities, including:
- ChatGPT-powered Siri
- Text summarization
- Writing assistance
- Generative image creation
These features will help the iPhone 16 compete with other leading smartphones like the Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S24, ensuring that Apple remains competitive in the growing field of AI technology.
Improved Battery Life
Apple hasn’t revealed the specific battery size for the iPhone 16 yet, but it has confirmed that the device will offer a significant improvement in battery life. Additionally, the phone will support wireless charging at speeds up to 15W.
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