by Hartley Charlton
After more than a year of reporting, more than two dozen specific rumors have emerged about the features and improvements that will be offered in the iPhone 16 Pro models later this year.
All changes made to iPhone 16 Pro The models that are expected to differ from their direct predecessors are listed below using information from reliable sources that we have previously reviewed. We'll update this article as new rumors emerge in the coming months.
Display
Both iPhone 16 Pro The models are expected to have larger displays than their predecessors, allowing the iPhone 16 Pro The Max will be the largest iPhone ever. There are also reportedly improvements to the underlying OLED technology.
| iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| 6.1″ or 6.7″ display | 6.3 or 6.9″ display |
| More efficient OLED display with brighter microlens technology |
Chip, thermal performance and connectivity
Under the hood iPhone 16 Pro The models are rumored to bring notable improvements in processing power, thermal management, and connectivity. These changes, from the more powerful A18 Pro chip to an improved cooling design and expanded connectivity options including the latest Wi-Fi standards, promise to further develop the iPhone
| iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| A17 Pro chip (3nm TSMC “N3B” process) | A18 Pro chip (TSMC's advanced 3nm “N3E” process) |
| Thermal design with copper heatsink and black foil battery case | New thermal design with graphene heatsink and metal battery case |
| Snapdragon X70 5G Modem | Snapdragon X75 5G Modem |
| Connecting to Wi-Fi 6E | Connecting to Wi-Fi 7 |
Cameras
iPhone 16 Pro The models are expected to receive a number of significant camera improvements, such as a larger main camera sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera sensor, and a dedicated hardware button for photo and video shooting on the side of the device.
| iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| “Shooting button” to launch photo and video functions | |
| 1/1.28-inch main camera sensor | iPhone 16 Pro Max: 1/1.14″ main camera sensor (12% larger) |
| Sony IMX-803 main camera sensor | iPhone 16 Pro Max : Sony IMX-903 main camera sensor has a multi-layer design for improved performance, 14-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for high-quality image data conversion, and Digital Control Gain (DCG) for better dynamic range. and noise reduction |
| 7P main camera lens | 8P main camera lens |
| iPhone 15 Pro: Telephoto lens with second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization. iPhone 15 Pro Max: Telephoto lens with larger sensor, folded tetraprism, optical image stabilization and sensor-shift AF module 3D |
Telephoto lens with larger sensor, folded tetraprism, optical image stabilization and 3D sensor shift module with autofocus |
| iPhone 15 Pro: maximum focal length 77 mm iPhone 15 Pro Max: maximum focal length 120 mm |
iPhone 16 Pro: maximum focal length 120 mm iPhone 16 Pro Max: “Super” telephoto lens with a focal length of more than 300 mm |
| iPhone 15 Pro: 0.5x, 1x, 2x, and 3x optical zoom iPhone 15 Pro Max: 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3x and 5 -x optical zoom (5x only on Pro Max) |
0.5x, 1x, 2x and 5x optical zoom |
| 4P telephoto | 5P telephoto |
| 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera | 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera |
| 5P Ultra Wide Angle Lens | 6P Ultra Wide Angle Camera Lens |
Batteries and charging
iPhone 16 Pro The models could see some significant improvements in battery and charging technology, with larger, denser batteries and faster charging capabilities.
| iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| Single-layer battery technology | Multi-layer battery technology for increased energy density and longer life |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max: 4422 mAh battery | iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4676 mAh battery (+5% ) |
| Wired charging up to 27 W | Wired charging up to 40 W |
| 15W charging via MagSafe | 20W charging via MagSafe |
Other features and changes
While many Apple devices are rumored to be getting a number of new AI-powered features in the form of software updates later this year, iPhone 16 Pro The models are expected to go further with exclusive features and an upgraded microphone.
| iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| Upcoming support for new AI features in iOS 18 | Upcoming support for new AI features in iOS 18, as well as a set of device-exclusive AI features |
| Microphone | Upgraded microphone with improved signal-to-noise ratio and water resistance, designed to support new AI features |
| Up to 1 TB of memory | Up to 2 TB of memory |
Dimensions
To accommodate large device displays, both &zwnj ;iPhone 16 Pro There are rumors that the models are growing in height and width, but no changes in depth are expected.
| iPhone 15 Pro | &zwnj ;iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| iPhone 15 Pro: height 146.6 mm iPhone 15 Pro Max : Height 159.9 mm |
iPhone 16 Pro: Height 149.6 mm iPhone 16 Pro Max: Height 163.0 mm |
| iPhone 15 Pro: width 70.60 mm iPhone 15 Pro Max: width 76.70 mm |
iPhone 16 Pro: width 71.45 mm iPhone 16 Pro Max: width 77.58 mm |
| iPhone 15 Pro: weight 187 g iPhone 15 Pro Max: weight 221 g |
iPhone 16 Pro: weight 194 g iPhone 16 Pro Max: weight 225 g |
Release date
iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro The Max is expected to release in the fall. Usually every September, Apple holds an event where it introduces the new iPhone models that will launch in just over a week. For more information about iPhone 16 Pro For models, see our detailed review.
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