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On December 21, it was reported that with Apple's release of the iOS 17 version update, the focus of the software team has shifted to the next major version - iOS 18. According to Apple's release rules, it is expected to release a beta version in June next year and a stable version in September.
The latest reports show that in the early development version of iOS 18, the system internally codenamed "Crystal" referenced four unreleased iPhone models. According to the leaked information, this includes:
d47 – iphone 16
d48 – iphone 16 plus
d93 – iphone 16 pro
d94 – iphone 16 pro max
Previous leaks have revealed that the top-of-the-line iPhone 16 Ultra model will be launched next year, but no evidence has been found in the ** yet**. Theoretically, to develop a derivative of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, it would be possible to use a "D94" device identifier, such as a separate identifier (D95 or D94A), to clearly distinguish between other configurations of hardware.
In the development of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, there was a derivative called "D84S", which was mainly used to test the proprietary 5G modem. The "S" may stand for "sinope," the project code name for Apple's internal 5G modem, revealing Apple's naming approach to device identification.
The system** also shows that all four iPhone 16 models will feature the new SoC (T8140, codenamed Tahiti), which is Apple's in-house developed A18 chip. Since the iPhone 14 series, the standard and Pro versions have different processor specifications, which widens the difference between the two.
Although the iPhone 16 series will use the same T8140 chip, there will be some differentiations, such as the adoption of the A18 and A18 Pro brands.
According to the current internal information, Apple has designed several iPhone 16 prototypes. Where:
The yellow prototype features a back similar to the iPhone X camera island, and the action buttons and volume buttons are coherent.
The pink prototype is equipped with separate mechanical volume buttons.
The black prototype was equipped with a larger operation button and a dedicated photo button.
Apple has experimented with a variety of camera island options, with some** trying vertical design to enhance the device's recognizability.
In the upcoming iPhone 16 series, Apple plans to change the action buttons from mechanical to capacitive buttons and add more features. The internal documentation of the project, codenamed "Atlas", shows that the updated operation buttons will be equipped with "force sensors" that can detect different pressures for different interactive functions.
The source also confirmed that the design and prototype of the base Apple iPhone 16 are equipped with operation buttons, indicating that the operation buttons will be standard in all models next year. Apple has also experimented with different sizes of action buttons, with some prototypes having action buttons that are larger and closer in size to the volume buttons than those currently on the iPhone 15 Pro.
Digital blogger Kosutami previously showed off the iPhone 16 Pro's battery, claiming that the series of batteries uses graphene to dissipate heat and has a capacity of 3355 mAh. In other news, the iPhone 16 Pro will feature a new battery stacking design, which is expected to enable 40W wired charging.
The iPhone 16 Pro will support Wi-Fi 7 and use Qualcomm's Snapdragon X75 modem, which will enable 75Gbps 5G** speeds.
The iPhone 16 Pro will feature the same 5x zoom quadrismatic camera as the iPhone 15 Pro Max, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to feature a new "Super Telephoto Camera".
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will use a new Sony camera sensor for the main camera, a change that is expected to significantly improve low-light camera performance. Analyst Jeff Pu reports that the iPhone 16 Pro will use a new 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, a significant improvement over the iPhone 15 Pro's current 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera.
This series of revelations shows Apple's careful design and technical upgrades for the iPhone 16 to bring users a richer experience. From model selection to chip performance, to exterior design and innovative features, the iPhone 16 series has long been Apple's highly anticipated star product in 2023.