Besides Apple Intelligence, what changes does the iPhone 16 have that make it worth upgrading?
The four iPhone 16 models expected to be announced in September will not feature Apple’s artificial intelligence features. However, the iPhone 16 still has many attractive upgrades that are worthy of iFans to upgrade. Here are the notable changes, according to BGR’s assessment:
Bigger screen
The iPhone 16 will have a larger screen. You'll probably want to get the iPhone 16 Plus with a 6.7-inch screen if you don't want to shell out the big bucks for the Pro models.
On the other hand, you'll get the iPhone 16 Pro with a 6.3-inch display and the iPhone 16 Pro Max with a 6.9-inch display. Both are 0.2 inches larger than the previous Pro models. But overall, they won't be noticeably larger, as Apple has shrunk the bezels compared to previous models.
Capture button
All four iPhone 16 models will have a new hardware button on the right side. This Shutter button will be located below the power button. Reports say this button could be capacitive to support all sorts of camera-related gestures.
This is a big upgrade for photography and video enthusiasts, as it allows you to fire up the camera faster than ever. In particular, this shutter button allows you to operate the camera's functions without touching the screen. Not only to take photos, but also to select different camera modes, change focus, zoom in, or record quick videos.
Improved camera
Both iPhone 16 Pro models will have a periscope camera. That's why Apple increased the size of the phone. If you don't need the tetraprism zoom camera, you can choose the iPhone 16 or 16 Plus. But the non-Pro models will also get a few upgrades, such as vertical camera modules, which are very convenient for space photography. Additionally, some information suggests that the ultra-wide camera will have a 48-megapixel sensor.
Better battery
The iPhone 16 models will almost all have larger batteries. The iPhone 16 Plus will reportedly have a 4,006 mAh battery, which promises to provide excellent battery life.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max will have a 4,676 mAh battery. More interestingly, reports claim that Apple is debuting new battery technology inside the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which could be applied to other iPhone lines in the future. Specifically, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will have a higher density battery packed inside a metal case for easier replacement.
Another difference is that all iPhone 16 models will be equipped with more energy-efficient chips, whether it is the basic A18 chip or the A18 Pro chip.
New cooling system
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have received a lot of negative feedback from users about overheating, causing discomfort when holding, and poor battery life. With this version, although Apple has tried to fix it through software updates, things cannot be better.
However, the new iPhone 16 will feature a new cooling technology with a “larger graphite sheet” integrated into the chassis. This graphite sheet helps dissipate heat more effectively during operation. Thanks to that, the device can reduce the temperature even when running heavy tasks.
The upcoming iPhone 16 comes in exciting new colors, promising to bring a breakthrough experience to users.
The iPhone 16 is coming to Apple at its September event. For the 2023 models, the company has introduced a brand new titanium material for the Pro models. This material not only makes the device's case lighter and more durable, but also opens the way for some new finishes.
iPhone 15 Pro colors include black, white, blue, and natural titanium, each with a brushed metal finish.
For the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max versions, a recent information posted by iMore shows that there may be a new copper color. The leaker account @Fixed focus digital in a post on Weibo revealed that the iPhone 16 Pro Max will have a "copper color", a color that Apple has removed since the iPhone 13 series.
This fits in with previous rumors of a “pink” color. Another leaker on Weibo previously mentioned a new pink color, which was later confirmed by tech expert Ming-Chi Kuo. Unlike the rose gold that drove iFans crazy back in the iPhone 6S era, we can imagine a lighter rose gold, more like the color of luxurious rose wine.
Rumors suggest that this new color, officially called “Rose,” may look different under different lighting conditions, creating a beautiful bronze or pink hue, which is why we’ve seen references to both color names.
If true, this color change would apply to both the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models. However, @Fixed focus digital's post specifically mentions the iPhone 16 Pro Max, so there may be a color exclusive to that model, but this information remains to be confirmed when the product is officially launched.
In addition to the attractive new color scheme, the new iPhone 16 will still come in basic colors such as black, silver white and gray, also known as natural titanium. According to information posted by the X social network account named @Majin Bu, Apple is said to be planning new colors for the iPhone 16 Pro called "Desert Yellow" and "Cement Gray".
