The next installment of the iPhone is here. iPhone 16 is the latest budget offering from the California-based tech giant, in addition to the iPhone 16 Pro lineup. The iPhone 16 brings a range of software and hardware improvements, which is usally typical for the yearly renditions of the devices. In Apple’s push to be carbon neutral by 2030, the iPhone 16’s body is made with 85% recycled Aluminium. This also links back to when Apple first removed the inclusion of the charger brick within the packaging in the name of waste reduction.
The highlighting feature of the new iPhone 16 Pro series is Apple Intelligence, which was announced during WWDC back in June 2024, as a part of iOS 18.
Here’s what’s new with the iPhone 16 series:
- Powered by the 2nd generation 3nm A18 chip, with a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, offering 17% more memory bandwidth.
- Features Support for Apple Intelligence
- 1-nit minimum brightness, 1000 nits max brightness, 1600 nits peak HDR Brightness, 2000 nits peak outdoor brightness
- Offers better protection with the latest generation Ceramic Shield: 50% tougher than 1st generation ceramic shield and 2x stronger than any other smartphone glass.
- MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W while using an adapter of at least 30W
- Action Button now arrives on the regular iPhone 16
- Camera specs: Fusion: 48MP, Æ’/1.6 aperture and Ultra Wide: 12MP, Æ’/2.2 aperture
- Macro Mode
- 0.5x, 1x, 2x optical zoom options for both models
- Latest-generation Photographic Styles
- Spatial Photos and Video recording
- Wind noise reduction
- Audio Mix
- WiFi 7
- Up to 2 more hours of video playback for the regular iPhone 16, and up to an hour more of video playback for the larger iPhone 16 Plus.
- Aluminum with color-infused glass back, available with these finishes: Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, and Black.
Now comes the more interesting features:
(Drumroll, please!)
Apple has finally added a Camera Control button on the iPhone, which is also interactive.
Here’s how it works according to Apple: “Camera Control ”” a result of thoughtful hardware and software integration ”” elevates the camera experience on the iPhone 16 lineup. It is packed with innovation, including a tactile switch that powers the click experience, a high-precision force sensor that enables the light press gesture, and a capacitive sensor that allows for touch interactions. Camera Control can quickly launch the camera, take a photo, and start video recording so users don’t miss the moment. A new camera preview helps users frame the shot and adjust other control options ”” such as zoom, exposure, or depth of field ”” to compose a stunning photo or video by sliding their finger on the Camera Control. Additionally, developers will be able to bring Camera Control to third-party apps such as Snapchat.”
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Moreover, this feature will also be paired with visual intelligence to allow users to quickly find out more about what they are seeing, with additional help from Google and ChatGPT.
The iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five new finishes ”“ Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, Black, and White. The iPhone 16 starts at $799 for 128GB, $899 for the 256GB variant, and $1,099 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $829, the 256GB variant costs $929, and the 512GB variant costs $1,129. The iPhone 16 will be available to Pre-order on September 13th starting at 5 a.m. PDT and it will be available starting September 20th.
The iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 for the 128GB base variant, $999 for the 256GB variant, and $1,199 for the 512GB variant with special offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile. Without the offers from Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and T-Mobile, the 128GB variant costs $929, the 256GB variant costs $1,029, and the 512GB variant costs $1,229. The iPhone 16 Plus will also be available to Pre-order on September 13th starting at 5 a.m. PDT and it will be available starting September 20th.
The iPhone 16 series is a significant step forward in terms of mobile technology and Apple will continue to improve its iPhone lineup every year. Which model are you planning to get? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!
This article features contributions from multiple team members: Pururaj Dutta & Chris Grainger
