After years of incremental updates, the iPhone 15 series pleasantly surprised users with its remarkable features. Among them, the iPhone 15 Pro stood out as the pioneer featuring a titanium shell and a customizable Action Button, unveiled back in September. Even the base model boasted significant enhancements, such as the highly anticipated Dynamic Island, making its way into the ‘budget-friendly’ option. Hence, the upcoming iPhone 16 series has some big shoes to fill this year.
While rumors about the upcoming iPhone generation are scarce at the moment, history suggests that won’t be the case for long. In fact, whispers about the iPhone 15’s successor began circulating even before its official release. Rest assured, as more rumors and leaks emerge, we’ll keep you updated. In the meantime, if you’re itching to know more, check out the latest discounts available on iPhones.
iPhone 16: Design
One prevailing rumor about the iPhone 16 hints at larger screen sizes this time around. Various sources suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro could feature a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max might boast a 6.9-inch screen. These dimensions would mark a departure from the current Pro and Pro Max sizes of 6.1 and 6.7 inches, respectively.
Another less prominent rumor concerns the camera arrangement. It seems Apple might revert to the vertical lens orientation last seen on the iPhone 12, abandoning the diagonal lens setup found on the current base model.
As always, speculation looms about Apple’s potential move towards an all-screen design next year. While the Dynamic Island serves as a commendable alternative to the notch, disliked by many, it still remains a necessary evil housing the FaceID sensor and front camera. However, renowned Apple leaker Ming-Chi Kuo has hinted that 2024 could see the arrival of an all-screen iPhone, which seems promising.
iPhone 16: Specifications and Features
Details on the features remain scarce, but there have been a few rumors circulating. Firstly, there’s a possibility that Apple plans to introduce the coveted 120 Hz ‘ProMotion’ refresh rate across the entire iPhone lineup in 2024. With 60 Hz feeling inadequate for a modern smartphone, fans have been eagerly awaiting this upgrade. While ProMotion is currently exclusive to the Pro models, it could eventually become available on all models, like the Dynamic Island. However, there are unconfirmed speculations suggesting that Apple might stick with 60 Hz for the base iPhone 16, which seems far-fetched.
Moreover, rumors suggest that Apple is developing a specially designed battery offering significantly improved efficiency, potentially as groundbreaking as Apple silicon.
AI has also been a topic in some of the most common iPhone 16 speculations. Reports indicate that Apple is making substantial investments in AI this year, with Siri reportedly undergoing a makeover. Furthermore, an intriguing new report suggests that Apple and Google might collaborate on technology.
iPhone 16: Release Date and Price
While there’s usually a lot of speculation about the features and design of the new iPhone, the release date and pricing have remained fairly consistent in recent years. With the exception of 2020, when the release was delayed to October due to the coronavirus pandemic, Apple typically unveils its new iPhone in September. Therefore, it’s reasonable to expect the iPhone 16 to hit the shelves in September 2024.
In terms of pricing, not much has changed either. With the iPhone 15 priced at £799 / $799 / AU$1499, the iPhone 15 Pro at £999 / $999 / AU$1849, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max at £1199 / $1199 / AU$2199, these costs have remained relatively stable from the iPhone 14 lineup. Thus, it’s safe to assume that the iPhone 16 will follow suit with similar pricing.