Apple is poised to unveil the long-anticipated iPhone 16 series on September 9, Monday, marking the global introduction of four models—iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Rumours and leaks prior to the announcement have shaped expectations for the new series, offering insights about the design, display, processor, battery, camera features, and anticipated pricing.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are rumored to abandon the diagonal rear camera arrangement in favor of vertically stacked cameras housed in a capsule-shaped module, deviating from the design language seen since the iPhone 11. Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to retain a similar triple-camera setup as their predecessors. Playful color options like white, black, blue, green, and pink are part of the purported design changes.
Display-wise, the new iPhone 16 Pro models might sport slightly larger screens compared to existing models. The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to increase its screen size from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max might move from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches. The series is also anticipated to feature thinner bezels, which could enhance the overall viewing experience but may make one-hand usage more challenging.
The iPhone 16 series will likely be powered by the A18 chip across all models, each equipped with 8GB of RAM to support new Apple Intelligence features. In previous generations, Apple differentiated the base and Pro models with different chipsets—such as the A16 in the