The iPhone 16 is expected to be a familiar yet powerful offering from Apple. Its rumored 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display promises sharp visuals, while the next-generation A18 Bionic chip should deliver a significant performance boost. Storage options might start at 128GB, with ample upgrades available for those who need more space. The camera system on the upcoming iPhone 16 could see a big upgrade with a rumored 48-megapixel main sensor and an improved ultrawide lens, making low-light photography and capturing expansive scenes a breeze. The 12-megapixel front camera might remain, but software enhancements could elevate selfie and video call quality. The most intriguing rumor about the iPhone 16 is the new “Action Button,” which could be customizable for quick access to various functions depending on the situation. Face ID, eSIM support, and a USB Type-C 3.0 port for faster charging and data transfer are all expected to remain. Spatial video recording, allowing for a more immersive viewing experience, is a possibility. Generative AI features integrated into various Apple apps could offer exciting new creative tools. Look for the iPhone 16 to be unveiled in September 2024, following Apple’s typical release cycle.
General
| Brand |
Apple |
| Model |
iPhone 16 |
| Device Type |
Smartphone |
| Release Date |
Exp. September 2024 |
| Status |
Upcoming |
Hardware & Software
| Operating System |
iOS |
| OS Version |
v18 |
| Chipset |
Apple A15 Bionic |
| CPU |
Octa-Core (4×3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4xX.X GHz Blizzard) |
| CPU Cores |
8 Cores |
| Architecture |
64 bit |
| Fabrication |
5 nm |
| GPU |
Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Display
| Display Type |
Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Screen Size |
6.1 inches (15.49 cm) |
| Resolution |
1170 x 2532 px(FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio |
19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density |
460 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio |
86.0% |
| Screen Protection |
Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating Wide color gamut True-tone |
| Bezel-less Display |
Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen |
Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness |
1200 nits |
| HDR 10 / HDR + support |
HDR 10+ |
| Refresh Rate |
120Hz |
| Notch |
Punch-hole |
Cameras
Primary Camera
| Camera Setup |
Duel |
| Resolution |
12 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle camera, 12 MP, f/2.4, ultrawide camera |
| Autofocus |
Phase Detection autofocus, Dual Pixel autofocus |
| OIS |
Yes |
| Flash |
Dual-color LED Flash |
| Image Resolution |
8000 x 6000 Pixels |
| Settings |
Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst mode, Macro Mode |
| Aperture |
f/1.8 |
| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom, Apple ProRAW, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Slo-motion, Video HDR, Night Time-Lapse, Macro Video, Action Mode, ProRes Video, Audio Zoom, Stereo recording |
| Video Recording |
3840×2160, 1920×1080 |
| Video FPS |
30 fps, 60 fps |
Selfie Camera
| Camera Setup |
Single |
| Resolution |
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm wide-angle camera, SL 3D, depth/biometrics sensor |
| Flash |
Retina Flash |
| Camera Features |
Wide Angle, HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps) |
| Video Recording |
3840×2160, 1920×1080 |
| Video FPS |
30 fps |
| Aperture |
f/2.2 |
Design
| Height |
146.7 mm |
| Width |
71.5 mm |
| Thickness |
7.7 mm |
| Weight |
174 grams |
| Build |
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame |
| Colors |
Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red |
| Waterproof |
Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter) |
| Ruggedness |
Dust proof |
Battery
| Battery type |
Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity |
3240 mAh |
| Quick Charging |
Fast, 20W: 50 % in 30 minutes |
| Placement |
Non-removable |
| USB Type-C |
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Memory
| Internal Storage |
128 GB |
| Storage Type |
NVMe |
| USB OTG |
Yes |
| RAM |
8 GB |
| RAM Type |
LPDDR5X |
Network & Connectivity
| Network |
2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| SIM Slot |
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size |
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| EDGE |
Available |
| GPRS |
Available |
| VoLTE |
Yes |
| Speed |
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| WLAN |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO |
| Bluetooth |
v5.3 |
| GPS |
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Wi-fi Hotspot |
Yes |
| NFC |
Yes |
| USB |
Mass storage device, USB charging |
Sensors & security
| Light Sensor |
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Face Unlock |
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker |
Yes |
| Alert Types |
Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Audio Jack |
USB Type-C |
| Audio Features |
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus |
| Video |
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to XXfps), stereo sound rec. |
More
| Made By |
USA |
| Features |
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Name |
Apple iPhone 16 |
| Release Date |
2024 September |
| Market Status |
Upcoming |
| Variant |
RAM: 8GB + ROM: 128GB |
