The iPhone 16 is expected to introduce a series of updates that could improve Apple’s flagship device and narrow the gap between the standard iPhone and the Pro series. However, these details will only be confirmed during Apple’s official iPhone launch event. Below are four key things we could see in the next iPhone.
The iPhone 16 is expected to retain the 6.1-inch screen of its predecessor. On the other hand, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to feature much larger screens. The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to feature a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Ultra will feature a 6.9-inch display. Both models will feature a new 19.6:9 aspect ratio, making them the tallest and narrowest iPhones ever produced. The standard iPhone 16 will retain the 19.5:9 aspect ratio of existing iPhones ( ) of existing iPhones. This change in dimensions should impact the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus, which are scheduled for release in 2025.
The increased screen size of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Ultra should lead to significant camera improvements.
The iPhone 16 may not be foldable, but Apple remains committed to developing foldable iPhones and iPads, whose launch dates have not yet been confirmed but are expected to be around late 2026 or 2027, according to a recent report from https://www.theinformation.com/articles/apple-develops-a-foldable-clamshell-iphone. The company is currently working on at least two prototypes of horizontally foldable iPhones, similar to Samsung’s (Galaxy) Z Flip series. Apple aims to create a foldable iPhone with screens on the outside, but the design has proven difficult due to durability concerns. Additionally, making a foldable device as thin as current iPhone models is complicated by constraints related to battery size and screen components.
Apple is also making progress on its foldable iPad. The company is exploring the development of a foldable tablet similar in size to the iPad Mini, with an eight-inch screen. Engineers are focusing on reducing the crease in the center of the screen and developing a hinge that allows the screen to lie flat when unfolded.
The standard iPhone 16 is expected to feature the same 48-megapixel main camera and 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera as the iPhone 15. However, the iPhone 16 Pro ( ) could stand out by becoming the first mid-size iPhone to feature periscope zoom, a technology currently reserved for the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Rumors also suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro Max could introduce a “super telephoto lens”, typically characterized by longer focal lengths than the iPhone 15 Pro Max which is characterized by a focal length greater than 300mm. This type of lens is ideal for capturing close-up images of distant subjects, such as wildlife and sporting events. The details of Apple’s implementation of this goal have yet to be confirmed. If these rumors are confirmed, it would be a considerable advance in the field of photography on iPhone. For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (currently on sale on Amazon) features a 10x optical zoom telephoto lens with a 230mm equivalent focal length.
The iPhone 16 is expected to introduce a new Capture button, located slightly below the power button, on the same side. Unlike the Action button, which is exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the Capture button is rumored to be present on all iPhone 16 models, which could become a major selling point if early testing is successful.
Although specific details regarding the Capture button’s functionality remain unclear, its internal designation suggests a camera-related role. It could serve as a shutter button or a shortcut to the Camera app, but it’s unclear whether users will have the ability to customize its functions.
MacRumors says the button will have “force sensor functionality,” allowing it to sense different levels of pressure. This could enable different features, like taking a photo with light pressure or recording a video with firmer pressure. Additionally, this feature could serve as a precaution against accidental shooting.
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