Finally, the long-awaited iPhone 16 series is here. The tech giant’s latest mobile series is actively gaining attention with its two years of improvements in chipsets (A18 and Apple Intelligence AI). Even the base model, iPhone 16, offers enough upgrades to attract potential customers. Be it iPhone 16 Plus or Pro Max, the company has made waves in the tech world with its innovative new features.
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Here is a summary of the iPhone 16 series, from order dates to pricing and specs to improvements. Read the write-up to the end to learn more!
Launch Date and Starting Price of the iPhone 16 Series
The tech giant has decided to launch its iPhone 16 series in two phases. The first phase will include sales in 58 countries; pre-order sales will be available from September 13. The second one will be available for pre-booking in 19 other countries on September 20.
| Type | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 16 |
| Announce Date | 2024, September 09 | 2024, September 09 | 2024, September 09 | 2024, September 09 |
| Pre-bookings | 2024, September 13 | 2024, September 13 | 2024, September 13 | 2024, September 13 |
| Expected Release | 2024, September 20 | 2024, September 20 | 2024, September 20 | 2024, September 20 |
| Starting Price US | USD 799 | USD 899 | USD 999 | USD 1,199 |
NOTE: All four models of the iPhone 16 series are the same price as their previous models (iPhone 15). So, you get an additional two-year boost in processing for the same price as last year.
iPhone 16 Series: Body Design Outlook and Camera
While Apple has retained the body design for the iPhone 15 in most cases, for its new series, the camera design has been tweaked to look like the iPhone 12. The rear camera has been placed vertically instead of the usual Apple design. This enables the camera to capture spatial videos, which only works when both cameras are recording at the same time to get the required depth effect.
Another significant change in the body design of this new series is the Action button (sidebar removed), which can be used as a shortcut for launching and turning on the torch.
The camera features include 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, and sensor-shift OIS for iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, while the Pro ones have a triple camera with a 48 MP wide-angle lens (2nd generation quad-pixel sensor) along with a new 48 MP ultra-wide angle lens and a 12 MP telephoto lens that have a five times optical zoom. One of the great new features of the pro version is that their camera can now support 4k videos with a 120 Hz frame rate.
| Features | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| Dimensions | 5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in | 6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in | 5.89 x 2.81 x 0.33 in | 6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in |
| Weight | 170 g (6.00 oz) | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 227 g (8.01 oz) |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide) |
| Front Camera | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm – (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06″, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 5x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm – (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06″, 1.12µm, 5x optical zoom |
iPhone 16 Series: Display Type, Size and Resolution
All iPhone 16 mobile phones have Super Retina XDR OLE displays that support HDR 10 and Dolby Vision. The screen ratio is maximum for Pro Max at approximately 91.4%. The iPhone 16 has the smallest screen size at 6.1 inches.
| Feature | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.1 inches,(~86.4% screen ratio) | 6.7 inches (~88.0% screen ratio) | 6.3 inches (~90.9% screen ratio) | 6.9 inches (~91.4% screen ratio) |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels (~461 ppi density) | 1290 x 2796 pixels (~460 ppi density) | 6.3 inches (~90.9% screen ratio) | 6.9 inches (~91.4% screen ratio) |
iPhone 16 Series: Battery Life and Duration
All the phones in the iPhone 16 series have a Lithium-Ion non-removable type battery, with a 2.0 power delivery (PD 2.0) option that can charge the battery up to 50% capacity in 30 minutes (according to the Apple advertisement). Also, the phones have a 25-watt wireless charging option and a 15-watt variation Qi2 (the latest standard in wireless charging technology). Additionally, it also has a 4.5-watt wired USB cable. While speculation may be made about its battery, Apple has not officially revealed the battery size of its mobiles.
iPhone 16 Series Chipset: Two-Year Advancement
All iPhone 16 models use an A18 chip, though the Pro models have an A18 Pro chip with additional graphics. A18 Pro —Put together, they outperform the A17 Pro’s CPU by 15% while using 20% less power. The neural engine (NPU, Neural Processing Unit) is more powerful, too, which will be helpful for running Apple Intelligence features on the device.
The difference lies within the GPU and the image processing capabilities. The non-Pro iPhones do not have “Advanced media” features, and their GPU has a 5-core instead of a 6-core setup. It’s still pretty fast, and as Apple claims, it offers a 40% boost in graphics performance over the predecessor A16 Bionic and uses 35% less power, too.
| Features | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 18 | iOS 18 | iOS 18 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | Hexa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Apple GPU (5-core) | Apple GPU (6-core) | Apple GPU (6-core) |
Final Words
We have discussed every major and even tiny detail about everything you need to know about the iPhone 16 series, from new AI features to customizable additional buttons that are going to impress many iPhone holders. However, others might see this series as the same as other iPhone models with a little something extra to attract potential customers—it is a matter of choice. Let’s see how people are going to welcome this iPhone series. What is your take on new iPhone models, and do you think it is worth your money?
FAQs
What colors are available in the new iPhone 16 series?
The new iPhone 16 series comes in various colors. Here are all the models and their available colors.
- iPhone 16 and 16 Plus color variations: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, and Desert Titanium.
- iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max color variations: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, and Desert Titanium.
Are iPhone 16 models worth buying?
The new iPhone models, 16 series, are here, and many have the same question: Is it worth buying? No doubt, Apple always tries to come up with innovations and futuristic features in every new series, and this time, we have new control buttons, built-in Apple Intelligent, and more. So, people can definitely go for it if they are the ones who like to get their hands on new iPhones first. However, there is much promise to go for if you already have the recent previous models.
What’s new in the iPhone 16 series?
The iPhone 16 series will see new upgrades in design and technology. Now, the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus have the same old camera designs as the iPhone 10. However, the Pro and Max models have the camera design of the previous iteration. In addition, the new iPhone 16 has the Apple Intelligent and a new camera control button, along with some compelling features.