iPhone 16 specs in a nutshell: All the differences at once!

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Experts predict that Apple's new generation iPhone 16 There will be five models in the series: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Ultra.

The iPhone 16 series features a number of upgrades, including the Graphene Cooling System on the iPhone 16 Pro, which effectively solves the overheating problem of the iPhone 15, and screen sizes of the Pro and Pro Max, which have been upgraded to 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, making them the largest iPhones in Apple's history.

Below is the latest iPhone 16 specification news, including the lens, battery, charging and size information, and those who want to know the price of the phone can refer to the following iPhone 16 Price List!

The latest iPhone 16 rumors in a nutshell / via AppleDaddy

Details Compare iPhone 16 Series Specifications

ModeliPhone 16iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
SystemiOS 18iOS 18iOS 18iOS 18
Dual SIM dual standby5G Single Card Internet
(with eSIM Dual 5G Internet access)
5G Single Card Internet
(with eSIM Dual 5G Internet access)
5G Single Card Internet
(with eSIM Dual 5G Internet access)
5G Single Card Internet
(with eSIM Dual 5G Internet access)
Size / Weight147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8mm / 170 g160.8 x 77.7 x 7.8mm / 199 g149.6 x 71.4 x 8.2mm / 199 g163 x 77.5 x 8.25mm / 227 g
screen6.1
OLED Ultra Retina XDR Screens
2556 x 1179pixels Resolution
6.7
OLED Ultra Retina XDR Screens
2796 x 1290pixels Resolution
6.3 inches
OLED Ultra Retina XDR Screens
2622 x 1206pixels Resolution
(120Hz ProMotion)
6.9
OLED Ultra Retina XDR Screens
2868 x 1320pixels Resolution
(120Hz ProMotion)
Screen Brightness1000 nits maximum brightness (standard)
1600 nits peak brightness (HDR)
2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
1000 nits maximum brightness (standard)
1600 nits peak brightness (HDR)
2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
1000 nits maximum brightness (standard)
1600 nits peak brightness (HDR)
2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
1000 nits maximum brightness (standard)
1600 nits peak brightness (HDR)
2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
processorsApple A18Apple A18A18 ProA18 Pro
Storage Capacity128GB, 256GB, 512GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Dust and Water ResistantIP68 Dust and Water ResistantIP68 Dust and Water ResistantIP68 Dust and Water ResistantIP68 Dust and Water Resistant
Front lens12-megapixel lens (F1.9 aperture)12-megapixel lens (F1.9 aperture)12-megapixel lens (F1.9 aperture)12-megapixel lens (F1.9 aperture)
Rear Lens48-megapixel wide-angle lens
(F1.6 aperture, 26mm)

12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens
(120-degree wide angle, F2.2 aperture, 13mm)

Supports "Macro Mode
Support for "space video"
Supports the new "JPEG-XL" image format.
48-megapixel wide-angle lens
(F1.6 aperture, 26mm)

12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens
(120-degree wide angle, F2.2 aperture, 13mm)

Supports "Macro Mode
Support for "space video"
Supports the new "JPEG-XL" image format.
48-megapixel wide-angle lens
(F1.78 aperture,24mm)

48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens
(120-degree wide angle, F2.2 aperture, 13mm)

12-megapixel telescopic lens
(F2.8 aperture, 77mm)

5X optical zoom magnification
2x optical zoom reduction
10x optical zoom range
Up to 25x digital zoom
48-megapixel wide-angle lens
(F1.78 aperture,24mm)

48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens
(120-degree wide angle, F2.2 aperture, 13mm)

12-megapixel telescopic lens
(F2.8 aperture, 77mm)

5X optical zoom magnification
2x optical zoom reduction
10x optical zoom range
Up to 25x digital zoom
Connecting PortUSB-C
USB 2 (speeds up to 480Mb/s)
USB-C
USB 2 (speeds up to 480Mb/s)
USB-C
USB 3 (speeds up to 10Gb/s)
USB-C
USB 3 (speeds up to 10Gb/s)
fast chargeMatch with 20W original fast chargerMatch with 20W original fast chargerMatch with 20W original fast chargerMatch with 20W original fast charger
Wireless Charging7.5W Qi wireless charging
20W MagSafe Magnetic Charger
7.5W Qi wireless charging
20W MagSafe Magnetic Charger
7.5W Qi wireless charging
20W MagSafe Magnetic Charger
7.5W Qi wireless charging
20W MagSafe Magnetic Charger
Mute keyAction Button
Support for customized shortcuts
Action Button
Support for customized shortcuts
Action Button
Support for customized shortcuts
Action Button
Support for customized shortcuts
Color & StyleAquamarine blue, lake green, pink, white, blackAquamarine blue, lake green, pink, white, blackBlack titanium, White titanium, Primary titanium, Desert titaniumBlack titanium, White titanium, Primary titanium, Desert titanium
Suggested PriceFrom 29,900From 32,900From 36,900From 44,900
iPhone 16 Specification Sheet

iPhone 16 Specification Upgrades Feature Highlights

Specification 1, iPhone 16 Lens Vertical, Ultra Wide-Angle Lens

  • iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus Lens:
    • The lenses are arranged vertically (instead of diagonally), which facilitates spatial movie shooting with the Vision Pro.
    • Wide-angle lens + Super wide-angle lens macro mode for better shooting experience.
    • For the first time, Space Movie and Macro modes are supported, enhancing close-up shooting capabilities and immersive creative experiences.
    • 48-megapixel camera, ƒ/1.6 aperture, 2x optical zoom magnification, sensor-shift optical image stabilization.
    • ƒ/2.4 Aperture upgraded to ƒ/2.2: Improves shooting in low light.
  • iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max Lens:
    • The main lens is 48 megapixels with ƒ/1.78 aperture and a 1.22-micron CMOS sensor.
    • The super wide-angle lens with 12 megapixels is upgraded to 48 megapixels and supports pixel merging for high-resolution shooting.
    • Zoom Periscope Lens with 5x optical zoom periscope lens, quad-reflective prism design, and 3D sensor-shift optical image stabilization.
    • The iPhone 16 Pro series supports 3K@120fps video recording and Dolby Vision.
    • Capacitive buttons are designed to prevent accidental contact, support customized opening of camera or third-party applications, and can be used as a touchpad.
iPhone 16 specs: Pro, Pro Max lenses to be upgraded
iPhone 16 specs: Pro, Pro Max lenses to be upgraded

All iPhone 16 models will feature a Take Picture button, located below the power button. When used in landscape orientation, the button is positioned so that the user can press it with their index finger to take a picture.
The button is capacitively designed to avoid accidental touches, can be customized to open the built-in camera or third-party apps, and serves as a touchpad to trigger different exposure and focus functions by sliding and tapping.

Specification 2: iPhone 16 charges at up to 40W and optimizes battery cooling!

iPhone 16 specs charge up to 40W!
iPhone 16 specs charge up to 40W!
  • iPhone 16 charging specifications:
    • Wired fast charging rate expected to increase to 40WThis is a wired fast charging rate compared to the 20W to 27W of the iPhone 15 series.
    • MagSafe Wireless Charging Rate Estimated to Increase to 20WThe charging rate may be increased from 15W to 20W.
  • iPhone 16 Battery Specifications:
    • The iPhone 16 could come with 8GB of RAM and an uncut A18 processor with improved battery cooling to increase efficiency and stability during charging.
    • The iPhone 16 may be able to reach 50% in 30 to 35 minutes of charging with the 20W charger.

If the iPhone 16 charging rate is increased, it may be adjusted for the iPhone 16 Pro series and other models. magSafe wireless charging rates will be able to be increased from 15W to 20W.

Specification III. iPhone 16 size specification up to 6.9 inches!

iPhone 16 specification size will be adjusted to be larger
iPhone 16 specification size will be adjusted to be larger
  • iPhone 16 Pro Screen Size: Enlarged from 6.1" to 6.3".
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max Screen Size: Enlarged from 6.3" to 6.9".

Rumors suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro Max may be renamed "iPhone 16 Ultra" and feature the largest 6.9-inch screen in iPhone history.

Apple may also introduce Micro Lens Array (MLA) technology for iPhone 16 series screens to increase brightness and reduce power consumption for improved efficiency and power savings. The change in screen size will affect the size and feel of the body, further enhancing the overall quality of the device.

Specification 4, iPhone 16 Capacity Options

The iPhone 16 series will start at 256GB across the board.
The iPhone 16 series will start at 256GB across the board.

This year's iPhone 16 lineup starts at 128 GB to support AI features, boosts RAM, and uses NAND flash memory, resulting in a slight price increase.

Here are the iPhone 16 capacity options:

  • iPhone 16: 128GB, 256G, 512G
  • iPhone 16 Plus: 128GB, 256G, 512G
  • iPhone 16 Pro: 128GB, 256G, 512G, 1TB
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max: 256G, 512G, 1TB

What are the iPhone 16 accessories?

iPhone 16 specs accessories could change dramatically
iPhone 16 specs accessories could change dramatically

Apple will unveil the iPhone 16 in September, and molds released by accessory vendors show that the MagSafe magnetic charging design will be thinner and smaller.

Apple's efforts to realize Carbon Neutral by 2030iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus do not come with power adapters or EarPods. iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus include a USB-C charging cable that supports fast charging and is compatible with USB-C power adapters and computer ports.

Here are the iPhone 16 recommended accessories:

  • Cell Phone Cases
  • Protectors
  • Lens Protector
  • Charger
  • Cell Phone Lanyard
  • Cell Phone Holder
  • MagSafe Peripherals

Due to a newly designed lens, older cases are not compatible with the new iPhone 16 series. Those who plan to purchase an iPhone 16 will need to purchase a case separately.

Conclusion

The upgrades to Apple's iPhone 16 lineup demonstrate continued technological breakthroughs, especially in support for AI capabilities and increased storage capacity.

These advances are highly anticipated and may also result in price increases. The launch of the new models will not only set a trend in the market, but will also significantly enhance the overall user experience.

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