The fans of Apple eagerly await the release of new iPhones every September. Moreover, the famous tech company reveals four models. These are the Standard, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max. However, rumors suggest that two more models will surprise fans when they join the iPhone 16 series in 2024. A tipster known as Majin Bo wrote on X (formerly Twitter), that Apple will launch five separate models in 2024. The upcoming iPhone 16 series, includes two new iPhone 16 SE models. The leak includes preliminary designs, possible prices, and other interesting details.
Features of iPhone 16:
Design and Display
The iPhone 16 SE might have a refresh rate of 90Hz and a 6.1-inch screen. Moreover, the Plus version of the iPhone 16 could have a refresh rate of 60Hz and a 6.7-inch screen. This feature is one of its notable additions. The standard iPhone 16 and the Pro models are expected to have a smaller screen as compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max. However, the standard iPhone 16 will have 6.3-inch screens with a 120Hz refresh rate. The iPhone 16 Pro Max could have a have a larger 6.9-inch screen. It could also have a refresh rate of 120Hz.
Display Technology
The OLED panels of iPhone 16 could use micro-lens technology. This technology helps improve brightness and reduce power consumption. Micro-lens arrays is a technology that uses a uniform pattern of billions of lenses inside the panel. Meanwhile, this reduces internal reflection. The reflected light increases the required brightness without increasing power consumption.
Innovations in Camera
Apple may be adding an upgraded camera for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max with a new 48MP ultrawide lens. However, this is a big jump from the current 12MP on the iPhone 15 Pro. The resulting images would be more detailed with a 48MP ultrawide camera. Moreover, this will also offer a significant boost to Night Mode performance.
RAM
Rumors suggested that the standard iPhone 16 models could be upgraded with 8GB of RAM. However, this upgradation is from 6GB which is in the iPhone 15 models. However, in iPhone 16 models we could see offering 8GB of RAM.
Battery
Rumors suggest that the models of iPhone 16 Pro will use stacked battery technology. This technology can result in higher capacity and a longer lifespan of the battery. Moreover, stacked batteries are common in electric vehicles and medical devices. But now this technology is used as an emerging technology for smartphones.
AI-Powered Siri
Rumors suggest that Siri will use Artificial Intelligence to become a more powerful digital assistant. This includes updated microphones with improved water resistance and an enhanced signal-to-noise ratio. If these rumors are true, users can expect a smarter and more responsive Siri experience on the iPhone 16.
Price :
The price prediction for the iPhone 16 is also part of the leak. The price of the iPhone 16 SE can start at $699 for the 128GB version. The iPhone 16 Plus variant may cost $799 for 256GB. The price of a standard iPhone 16, with 256GB of storage, can cost $699. Moreover, rumors suggested the Pro and Pro Max versions, with 256GB storage. They suggested that the price would be $999 and $1099, respectively.
Launch Date :
The launch date of the iPhone 16 models is expected to come out in September 2024. Moreover, they will follow the 2023 iPhone 15 models.
