A new report claims that Apple has developed a new finish for the titanium frame of the iPhone 16 Pro models with a matte finish. The iPhone 15 Pro's exterior has been replaced with a “more polished material.”
The iPhone 15 Pro's switch from stainless steel to a titanium frame brought three benefits, but not everyone understands it. a fan of the rather boring finish, and Apple may have addressed this issue …
Apple’ ;s switched to brushed titanium
Apple has long used a stainless steel case for its iPhones, which has been polished to a mirror finish, as shown below.
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max , Apple switched to a titanium frame with a matte finish, which brought three benefits:
- Lighter
- More fingerprint resistance
- Less obvious scratches
But despite these benefits, some prefer the look of polished stainless steel over a more subdued matte finish. Look at the difference. First the polished stainless steel of the iPhone 14 Pro:
And now the brushed titanium of the iPhone 15 Pro:
Some Reddit users even discussed the possibility of sanding and polishing the frame to get the same glossy look as the models made of stainless steel. The general consensus is that this is not a good idea, although one managed to get beautiful results on a titanium Apple Watch Series 7.
iPhone 16 Pro may have polished titanium
News aggregator Yeux1122 claims the iPhone 16 may have a glossier finish (machine translation).
Unlike the 15 Pro models, the iPhone 16 Pro models use a method of advanced titanium processing and color processing.
Therefore, there is a possibility that it will be replaced with a more refined material.
Our sister site 9to5Google gives a hint of what it might look like—like a short-lived 2017. The Essential Phone had a polished titanium frame, as shown in the main photo above. (We've removed the rear camera, etc. to reduce distractions.)
Which Which finish do you prefer?
If you could choose between the high-gloss finish of previous stainless steel models, the polished titanium finish of the 2017 Essential phone, or the brushed titanium finish of the iPhone 15 Pro, which would you choose?
Take part in our survey and share your thoughts in the comments.
Photo: Apple/Apple/9to5Google
