The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are smartphones developed and marketed by Apple Inc. They are the eighteenth-generation iPhones, succeeding the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. The devices were unveiled alongside the higher-priced iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max during the September 9, 2024 Apple Event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California.[3]
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| Brand | Apple Inc. |
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| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Compatible networks | 2G GSM/EDGE, 3G UMTS/HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G NR |
| First released | September 20, 2024 |
| Availability by region | September 20, 2024
September 26, 2024 October 18, 2024 |
| Predecessor | iPhone 15 and 15 Plus |
| Related | iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max |
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| Operating system | Original: iOS 18 Current: iOS 18.1, released October 28, 2024[1] |
| System-on-chip | Apple A18 |
| Modem | Qualcomm Snapdragon X71 5G |
| Memory | 8 GB[2] |
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| Front camera | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23 mm (wide) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) tri-band Bluetooth 5.3 (A2DP, LE) Ultra-wideband (UWB) Thread NFC (reader mode, Express Cards) USB-C: USB 2.0 480 Mbit/s GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
History
editThe devices were unveiled during an event on September 9, 2024, marking the first time an iPhone release had been announced on a Monday.[4] It is also the first iPhone to not come included with Apple stickers, as Apple removed it for "environmental reasons", but the stickers can be included if a customer asks for it at an Apple Store.[5]
Design
editLike the iPhone 15, the device features rounded edges, a slightly curved display, and back glass.
Display
editThe iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus retain their screen sizes of 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches, respectively. They feature a full-edge screen design with slim borders.
Camera
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iPhone 16 features a more refined dual-lens array on the back, with a 48 megapixel Fusion wide-angle lens and 12 megapixel ultra-wide lens. The cameras are now aligned vertically, similar to iPhone 12, instead of diagonally like on iPhone 15, enabling spatial video capture.
There is also an improved Photographic Styles feature for real-time lighting and color adjustments, allowing specific tones and colors to be manipulated. [6]
Colors
editThe iPhone 16 and 16 Plus come in five colors: ultramarine, teal, pink, white and black.[7]
| Color | Name |
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| Ultramarine | |
| Teal | |
| Pink | |
| White | |
| Black |
Hardware
editThe iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus use an Apple A18 system on a chip. The chip is optimized for running Generative artificial intelligence and features a Neural Engine that is twice as fast as its predecessor.
The iPhone 16 includes an updated 48-megapixel Fusion camera, the same resolution as the iPhone 15, with 2 μm, quad pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP). It has a new ultrawide camera with a wider aperture, automatic focus and 1.4 μm, 100% Focus Pixels.[8]
All iPhone 16 models have an improved thermal design. The main logic board has been updated, centralizing chip placement and optimizing the surrounding architecture. The recycled aluminum substructure dissipates heat for up to 30 percent higher sustained performance for gaming.[9]
Every model in the iPhone 16 lineup has support for WiFi 7.[10]
Action Button
editThe iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus come with the Action Button, first featured on the iPhone 15 Pro lineup. By default, the Action Button toggles silent mode. However, users can change the button's feature to do different things other than silent mode, like open the Camera app or toggle a focus mode.
Camera Control button
editAll iPhone 16 models now come with a new button called Camera Control. This button is on the right side of the device, and allows the user to open the camera app, switch between different camera controls and features, and taking photos and videos. The button can distinguish between light and hard presses. By pressing the button once, it opens the camera app. By lightly pressing it twice, it opens a small menu with different camera controls, such as zoom or tone. Pressing the button hard once takes a photo, while holding for a few seconds starts a video. [11]
Battery and charging
editThe iPhone 16 has been upgraded in terms of battery capacity.[12]
The base iPhone 16 has video playback duration of up to 22 hours, while the iPhone 16 Plus has video playback up to 27 hours. The iPhone 16 has duration of audio playback up to 80 hours, 20% less than the iPhone 16 Plus with 100 hours of audio playback. The MagSafe wireless charging standard has been refreshed with a longer cable as an option, allowing the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus to charge at a faster speed of 25W with a 30W power adapter.
Enclosure
editThe enclosure is made up of 85% recycled content.[8]
Software
editThe iPhone 16 launched with iOS 18. While the device was announced alongside Apple Intelligence, these features were delayed until after release.[13]
iOS 18 includes RecoveryOS on the iPhone 16 series that allows users to recover and restore firmware wirelessly using another iPhone.[14]
Specifications
editThe iPhone 16 and 16 Plus have a vertical camera layout, similar to the iPhone 12, as opposed to the diagonal layout for iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and iPhone 15. USB Type-C port is used, albeit with USB 2.0 data transfer speeds up to 480 Mb/s.[15]
Price
editThe iPhone 16 has a starting price of US$799, while the iPhone 16 Plus starts at US$899. Pre-orders began on September 13, 2024, and sales started September 20.[16]
Criticism
editThe iPhone 16 has received positive feedback for several aspects, but also shows a few limitations. The upgraded design is a favourite, bringing a refreshed aesthetic with the available vibrant colour options, which feel more dynamic than pats models. The display maintains Apple’ Super Retina HDR quality, but is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, which some users find outdated compared to faster displays on cheaper competitor phones.[17][18]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "All iPhone 16 Models Equipped With 8GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence". MacRumors. September 9, 2024.
- ^ Haslam, Karen; Macworld (September 9, 2024). "iPhone 16 (2024) complete guide: Launch date, features, specs and more". Macworld. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ Phelan, David. "iPhone 16 Release: Apple Confirms Special Event, On A Surprise New Date". Forbes. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "iPhone 16 Retail Box Contents No Longer Include Apple Stickers". Redmond Pie.
- ^ "iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus". September 9, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Cooper, Gael (September 9, 2024). "iPhone 16 Brightens Up With New Ultramarine, Teal and Pink Color Choices". CNET. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Field, Hayden; Capoot, Ashley; Leswing, Kif; Haselton, Todd (September 9, 2024). "Here's everything Apple just announced: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4 and more". CNBC. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ "iPhone 16 is powered by A18 chip up to 30% faster than iPhone 15". 9to5Mac. September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ Espósito, Filipe (September 9, 2024). "iPhone 16 lineup adds support for faster Wi-Fi 7". 9to5Mac. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ "iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus". Apple (Australia). Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ "iPhone 16 is powered by A18 chip up to 30% faster than iPhone 15". 9to5Mac. September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ "Apple's artificial intelligence features to be delayed, Bloomberg News reports". Reuters. July 28, 2024.
- ^ Shivam, Harsh (September 18, 2024). "iPhone 16 allows wireless firmware recovery using another iPhone: Report". Business Standard.
- ^ Clover, Juli (September 9, 2024). "iPhone 16 USB-C Still Limited to USB 2, No Change for 16 Pro Either". MacRumors. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ "Apple iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max launched, Price and Specifications". Android Crunch. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ "Apple iPhone 16 - Review 2024 - PCMag UK". PCMag UK. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "iPhone 16 review: Who needs the Pro?". Digital Trends. 5 October 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.