As we enter the latter part of the year, excitement is building for the anticipated release of Apple's iPhone 16 series. The new lineup is expected to include four models: iPhone 16 Standard, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Leaks and rumors are already offering glimpses into the design, specifications, features, and pricing of these upcoming devices.
The iPhone 16 Standard is rumored to retain its current screen size but may introduce a new vertical camera module reminiscent of the iPhone 12's design. Another anticipated change is the replacement of the mute switch with an action button, a feature seen in the iPhone 15 Pro. The volume button is expected to be positioned below this new action button.
For the iPhone 16 Pro Max, speculation suggests it will feature a 6.9-inch display with slimmer bezels, while the iPhone 16 Pro may have a slightly larger 6.3-inch display compared to the previous 6.2-inch size.
Color options for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are likely to mirror the iPhone 15's palette, which includes black, blue, green, pink, and yellow, with possible new additions of purple and white.
Significant camera enhancements are anticipated for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. These models might include a 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera with a stacked design to improve light capture.
Additionally, the iPhone 16 Pro could feature a 5x Tetra Prism optical zoom lens, previously exclusive to the Pro Max. A leaked image of an iPhone 16 Pro case shows a larger camera notch, suggesting an upgrade in the camera sensor size. In contrast, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to have fewer changes in their camera systems.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are likely to use a version of the A17 Pro chip found in the iPhone 15 Pro. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to come with the new A18 Pro Bionic chip, promising enhanced performance and efficiency.
In terms of memory, both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to offer 8GB of RAM, an increase from the previous 6GB. These models may also incorporate advanced thermal designs, potentially using graphene systems to manage heat.
The iPhone 16 Pro models might feature a metal battery case to improve heat dissipation. Additionally, iOS 18 is expected to bring AI-powered features, including an improved version of Siri.
Leaked information suggests that the base model iPhone 16 could start at approximately Rs 79,990, with the iPhone 16 Plus beginning at Rs 87,990. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to have a starting price of Rs 1,69,900.
These prices are speculative and will be confirmed upon Apple's official announcement. The iPhone 16 series is anticipated to launch in September 2024, in line with Apple’s traditional release schedule. As the launch date approaches, more detailed information about the specifications and official release will become available.