**: Fast Technology.
Although it is still some time before the official release of the iPhone 16 series, there have been many revelations about the new series on the Internet.
This year, Apple is no longer "squeezing toothpaste", and even the standard version has brought major changes, and the iPhone 16 will offer at least more than fifteen new features and improvements compared to the iPhone 15.
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The following article lists the expected changes in the non-Pro version of the iPhone 16 compared to its predecessor.
Devise. Apple expects the iPhone 16 Pro to increase in size to 63 inches, increasing the size of the iPhone 16 Pro Max to 69 inches, this is the first iPhone size upgrade in many years. But the size change will be limited to the Pro model, and the iPhone 16 model will remain the same size as the iPhone 15 model. But while the dimensions are changing, the design remains largely the same.
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The most notable change to the new model is that the rear camera has been changed to a vertical arrangement to facilitate space** capture. Apple tested several designs for the standard iPhone 16 model, but ultimately decided to go with a vertical camera arrangement. Apple can reduce the size of the camera module with a new lens arrangement. The camera module houses a wide-angle and an ultra-wide-angle lens. The microphone will be located next to the lens, while the camera flash will be outside the module.
On the left side of the iPhone, Apple plans to replace the mute switch on the iPhone 16 with the "Action" button on last year's Pro model, which can perform a variety of functions, such as activating the flashlight, turning on the camera, launching a shortcut, enabling or disabling focus mode, using translation, turning off silent mode, etc. The volume buttons will be located below the "Action" button.
A new Snap button will also be introduced. While the button is expected to be mechanical rather than capacitive, it will be able to respond to pressure and touch. iPhone users will be able to zoom in and out by swiping left and right on the buttons, tapping on focus, pressing hard to activate recording.
The capture button will be available on all four iPhone 16 models for shooting **and**.
Aside from the new vertical lens arrangement and the capture (capture) button, the overall design of the iPhone 16 models is the same as that of the iPhone 15 models, with no significant changes in body shape, size, and weight.
Chips, memory, and connectivity.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to use the A17 chip, but there are rumors that it will not be the A17 Pro chip used in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple is using TSMC's N3B process for the iPhone 17 Pro chip, but next year will use the lower-cost N3E process on the standard "A17" chip being developed.
N3B is an original 3nm node created by TSMC in collaboration with Apple, while N3E is a more affordable node with lower transistor density, lower efficiency, and higher yield.
Apple doesn't usually design chips specifically for standard iPhone models, and these devices either use the same chip as the Pro model or use the chip of the previous year's iPhone model.
While there are rumors that Apple will refer to the chip used in the standard iPhone 16 models as "A17", analyst Jeff Pu believes that Apple will use the A18 and A18 Pro names instead, and all iPhone 16 models come with some sort of A18 series chip. PU believes that all chips will be made using the N3E manufacturing process, and that the Pro chips will likely have additional GPU cores that the standard chips don't have.
Apple is working to develop its own modem chip and antenna setup to eliminate its dependence on Qualcomm, but Apple's modem chip is not expected to debut in 2024. The standard iPhone 16 models are expected to use the Qualcomm X70 chip, which is already used in the iPhone 15 models.
The iPhone 16 will likely increase memory by 33%, which means that all four iPhone 16 models will come with 8GB RAM and will support faster WiFi 6E connections.
Battery and charging.
The iPhone 16 models are likely to make some significant improvements in battery technology and charging, with denser batteries and faster charging capabilities. It's worth noting that the iPhone 16 Plus is rumored to have a smaller battery than its predecessor, but it's unclear how this will affect the actual battery life.
The iPhone 16 is rumored to feature stacked battery technology to increase energy density and extend lifespan. The iPhone 16 will have a 3561mAh battery (+6%), the iPhone 16 Plus will have a 4006mAh battery (-9%), and the new device will support up to 40W wired fast charging (48% faster) and 20W charging via MagSafe (25% faster).
Other features and changes.
On the screen, the iPhone 16 OLED panel is expected to use microlens technology to increase brightness and reduce power consumption. Microlens arrays, or MLAs, use a uniform pattern of billions of lenses within a panel to reduce internal reflections. Reflected light increases perceived brightness without increasing power consumption. The OLED display used in the iPhone 16 series will be more energy-efficient due to the improvement of materials.
In addition, Apple will introduce new Siri features powered by large language models in iOS 18, while some cutting-edge generative AI features may be limited to iPhone 16 models.
The iPhone 16 models are also expected to feature an improved microphone accompanied by an AI-enhanced Siri experience. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the microphone will have better water resistance and a better signal-to-noise ratio, which will "significantly improve the Siri experience."
Elsewhere, the iPhone 16 models are expected to feature a new thermal design to prevent overheating. Apple is said to be developing a graphene cooling system for iPhone 16 models, and iPhone 16 Pro models may also include metal battery casings to improve heat dissipation.
Release date. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to launch in the fall. Apple usually holds a launch event every September to release a new iPhone model, which is released more than a week later.
Write at the end. It is worth mentioning that the above upgrades are summarized by us based on the existing revelations, and are not necessarily completely accurate, and are for reference only. As the release time of the new machine gets closer and closer, there will be more and more revelations about the new machine of this series on the Internet in the future, and we will report and update it in time.
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