Apple has launched its newest and most awaited iPhone 16 series in its “Glowtime” event on September 9. The event was held in its corporate headquarters in Cupertino, California. Aside from the iPhone 16 series, the brand announced an array of new hardware and software updates, including iOS 18. As expected, the new iPhone series includes some of the most advanced features, such as Apple Intelligence. So, if you are eager to learn about the specifications and key features of the iPhone 16 series, then continue reading this post.
Here, we have outlined all the specifications of the latest iPhone 16 models, along with key features. So, let’s get started…
APPLE IPHONE 16 & IPHONE 16 PLUS SPECIFICATION
Apple iPhone 16
The new iPhone 16 is a lineup device of the latest iPhone launch. It is the base model with impressive features and color options. The Apple iPhone 16 will be available in Black, White, Pink, Teal, and Ultramarine colors. The newest iPhone 16 series is available in Aluminium design, unlike its predecessors made of stainless steel. Let’s now take a look at its specifications. Here we go…
Apple iPhone 16 Key Specifications
- Capacity: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB
- Width: 71.6 mm (2.82″)
- Height: 147.6 mm (5.81″)
- Depth: 7.80 mm (0.31″)
- Weight: 170 g (6.00 oz.)
- OLED display: 15.54 cm / 6.1″ (diagonal) all-screen OLED display
iPhone 16 Plus Key Specifications
- Capacity: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB
- Width: 77.8 mm (3.06″)
- Height: 160.9 mm (6.33″)
- Depth: 7.80 mm (0.31″)
- Weight: 199 gm (7.03 oz.)
- OLED Display: 17.00 cm / 6.7″ (diagonal) all-screen OLED display
Common Features of iPhone 16 and 16 Plus
- Display: Super Retina XDR display
- Resolution: 2,556 x 1,179-pixel resolution
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz refresh rate; 2,000 nits
- Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant: Available
- Apple Intelligence: Available
- Processor: A18
- GPU: New 5-core GPU
- Face ID: Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
- Emergency SOS: Available
- Crash Detection: Available
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
- Network Coverage: Cellular and Wireless
- Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Battery Span: Up to 22 hours of video playback; up to 18 hours of video playback (streamed).
- Charging: MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W with a 30W adapter or higher, and Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W
Both Apple iPhone 16 and Apple iPhone 16 Plus boast Aluminium design, Latest-generation Ceramic Shield front, and Colour-infused glass back (Black, Pink, Teal, and Ultramarine). In addition, both models include Dynamic Island, HDR display, True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, Refresh rate of 60Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness. Aside from that, both these devices have Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, and they offer support for the display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously.
In addition, the new iPhone series will integrate with Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence is a personal intelligence system that helps users write, express themselves, and get things done effortlessly. In addition, it will keep your data protected from cyber crooks as it comes embedded with groundbreaking privacy protections.
Features Standard to iPhone 16 and 16 Plus
Both iPhone 16 and 16 Plus boast an advanced dual-camera system with 48MP Fusion, 12MP 2x Telephoto, 12MP Ultra-Wide, Digital zoom of up to 10x, and Advanced Camera Control. These new iPhones will allow you to take next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control. Aside from that, you would be able to take amazing portraits as these latest iPhone models offer Portrait Lighting features with six effects alongside wide color capture.
Furthermore, you will be able to create stunning videos using iPhone 16’s and 16 Plus’ 4K Dolby Vision video recording feature. Also, they boast macro video recording, including slow motion and time-lapse features with Digital zoom up to 6x, Audio zoom, Spatial Audio, Stereo recording, Wind noise reduction, and Audio Mix.
Additional Features in iPhone 16 and 16 Plus
Both iPhone 16 and 16 Plus haveFaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi-Fi, FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi, screen sharing feature, Portrait mode in FaceTime video, Spatial Audio, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes, zoom with rear-facing Camera, FaceTime audio, Voice over LTE (VoLTE), Wi-Fi calling and Siri.
Yes, both the devices include Siri. This AI assistance will help you with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more. You would be able to activate hands-free just by saying “Hey, Siri,” along with the command to go hands-free.
iPhone 16 and 16 Plus Design
Both the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus boast rounded corners along with a beautiful curved design set within a standard rectangle. iPhone 16 and 16 Plus feature Volume up/down buttons, an Action button, a Camera Control, a Side button, a Built-in stereo speaker, a Built-in microphone, and a USB-C connector.
The latest devices also include Action buttons, and Camera controls for a more immersive experience. You would be able to use these buttons and controls to handle iPhone 16’s functionalities effortlessly.
Sensors: Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, and Dual ambient light sensors
Operating System: iOS 18 (the safest mobile operating system so far)
IPHONE 16 PRO AND IPHONE 16 PRO MAX SPECIFICATIONS
There has been a tremendous uproar over Apple’s newest iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max even before their launch. Powered by the A18 Pro chip and built for Apple Intelligence, the Pro lineup is already making a huge wave. Both iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max boast larger display sizes, innovative pro camera features, Camera Control, new creative capabilities, and impressive battery life, among other features.
iPhone 16 Pro
- Capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB
- Width: 71.4 mm (2.81″)
- Height: 149.6 mm (5.88″)
- Depth: 8.25 mm (0.32″)
- Weight: 199 gm (7.03 oz.)
- Display: 6.3″ Super Retina XDR display with thinner bezels
iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB
- Width: 77.6 mm (3.06″)
- Height: 163 mm (6.4″)
- Depth: 8.25 mm (0.32″)
- Weight: 227 gm (7.99 oz.)
- Display: 6.9″ Super Retina XDR display with thinner bezels
Standard Features of iPhone 16 Pro Lineup
- OLED Display: 17.00 cm / 6.7″ (diagonal) all-screen OLED display
- Resolution: 2,622 x 1,206-pixel resolution
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz adaptive refresh rate; 2,000 nits
- Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant: Available
- Apple Intelligence: Available
- Chip: A18 Pro
- GPU: New 6-core GPU
- CPU: New 6-core GPU
- Face ID: Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
- Emergency SOS: Available
- Crash Detection: Available
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
- Network Coverage: Cellular and Wireless
- Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Battery Span: Up to 27 hours of video playback; up to 22 hours of video playback (streamed)
- Charging: MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W with a 30W adapter or higher, and Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W
- Additional Features: Larger batteries, new desert titanium color, A18 Bionic chipset, iOS 18 customizations, dynamic island, and more powerful CPU.
iPhone 16 Pro Lineup Camera Specs
The new iPhone 16 Pro Lineup will have the following camera specs
- 48MP fusion camera
- 48MP ultra-wide Camera for higher-resolution photography
- 12MP Telephoto lens (w/ 5x optical zoom)
- 4K 120fps slow motion video recording in Dolby Vision
- Colors: iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available in four stunning finishes: black titanium, natural titanium, white titanium, and desert titanium.
WHAT’S COMMON IN All IPHONE 16 MODELS
- Built-in Apps
- Apple Store, App Store, Books, Calculator, Calendar, Camera, Clips, Clock, Compass, Contacts, FaceTime, Files, Find My, Fitness, Freeform, GarageBand, Health, Home, iMovie, iTunes Store, Keynote, Magnifier, Mail, Maps, Measure, Messages, Music, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Passwords, Phone, Photos, Podcasts, Reminders, Safari, Settings, Shortcuts, Stocks, Tips, Translate, TV, Voice Memos, Wallet, Watch, and Weather.
- SIM Card
- Dual eSIM support, Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
- Rating for Hearing Aids
- Hearing Aid Compatible
- Mail Attachment Support
- Available
- Viewable Document Types
- Compatible with various file formats, including .jpg, .tiff, .gif, .doc, .docx, .htm, .html,. key,. numbers, .pages, .pdf, .ppt, .pptx, .txt, .xls, .xlsx, .zip, .usdz (USDZ Universal), and so on.
- System Requirements
- Apple ID (required for some features)
- Language Support
- Offer support for numerous languages, including English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Kazakh, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, and so on.
- iOS 18
- iOS 18 is Apple’s eighteenth operating system for the iPhone. It will be released on September 16, 2024, as a free software update for supported iOS devices. The new iPhone 16 lineup will come integrated with this upcoming iOS operating system. This is by far the best and safest operating system that will allow users to have immersive experience while using latest Apple gadgets, including iPhone 16 models.
WHAT MAKES IPHONE 16 PRO LINEUP STAND OUT?
Design
The new iPhone 16 Pro lineup features an incredibly light and durable design with larger displays. Both iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max feature the thinnest borders with larger display sizes: 6.3 inches on iPhone 16 Pro and 6.9 inches on iPhone 16 Pro Max. In addition, the Super Retina XDR displays on both Pro models include Always-On and ProMotion technologies, along with industry-leading durability. These models feature the latest-generation Ceramic Shield, which is 2x tougher than glass on any other smartphone. Alongside the new internal design and advanced power management of iOS 18, larger batteries are integrated to offer impressive battery life.
Camera Control Feature
The new iPhone 16 lineup boasts a camera control feature. This feature will allow users to have an immersive experience when capturing life moments. They will be able to adjust controls with ease using the camera control feature. According to the latest announcement on September 9, the brand plans to unveil visual intelligence in Camera Control features. It will help users learn about objects and places faster than ever before. Furthermore, Camera Control will act as a conduit to third-party tools that possess specialized domain knowledge, such as ChatGPT and Google Search.
Aside from that, users will have access to New Pro Creativity Across Photo, Video, and Audio with an A18 Pro processor. Users will be able to take higher-resolution 48MP ProRAW and HEIF images while clicking uniquely framed, wider-angle shots or close shots. In addition, users will be able to take spatial photos and videos with remarkable depth on the iPhone 16 Pro lineup with Apple Vision Pro. iPhone 16 Pro lineup will allow users to take 4K video at 120 fps in Dolby Vision. In addition, users will be able to adjust the playback speed even after capturing in the new Photos app.
iPhone 16 Pro Audio
Both iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max feature four new studio-quality mics. These mics are designed to offer immersive listening with AirPods, Apple Vision Pro, or a surround sound system. Furthermore, the Pro models’ Audio Mix employs machine learning to recognize and isolate background elements from speech, providing users with three voice options: In-Frame Mix, Studio Mix, and Cinematic Mix.
Pricing and Availability
The Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have been priced at $799 and $899, respectively. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $1,199.
The pre-orders for the iPhone 16 Lineup will begin on September 13, 2024. Customers in more than 58 countries and regions, including Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Türkiye, the UAE, the U.K., and the U.S., will be able to pre-order iPhone 16 series models. The pre-order process will begin at 5 a.m. PDT on September 13. The phones will, however, be made available from September 20.
What else?
The tech giant has numerous offers for its loyal customers. The brand has announced $180 (U.S.) to $650 (U.S.) credit on trading iPhone 12 or higher. Aside from that, the brand offered up to $1,000 (U.S.) credits on iPhone 16 Pro with a carrier offer. You can visit the Apple Store Online to take advantage of these lucrative offers. For more details on carrier offer eligibility requirements, you can visit apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/carrier-offers.
Apple announced that iOS 18 will be available as a free software update on Monday, September 16. Aside from that, Apple Intelligence will be available as a free software update. The first set of Apple Intelligence features will be made available in beta next month as part of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. The company also intends to introduce additional features in the upcoming months. iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max customers will receive three free months of Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and Apple Fitness+ with a new subscription.
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