iPhone 16 Series: A Sneak Peek into Apple's Revolutionary Upcoming Products!

Just a few months after Apple released the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models in 2023, people are already turning their attention to the upcoming iPhone 16 series set to launch in 2024. Various predictions have emerged, providing us with an exciting glimpse into what's to come!

Prediction 1: Changes in iPhone 16 Pro's Dimensions

Apple is expected to introduce larger-sized iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models. This reliable information comes from analyst Ross Young, who has over 25 years of experience in the display industry and boasts an impressive prediction accuracy rate of 92.9%. The iPhone 16 Pro will feature a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max will sport a 6.9-inch display - the first size upgrade in many years. Specifically, the display area of the iPhone 16 Pro will increase by approximately 6.7% compared to its predecessor. With larger screens, these two models will also see an increase in overall size, although the thickness may remain unchanged, and there may be a slight weight gain.

Prediction 2: Camera Improvements

Apple plans to adopt a new vertical camera lens arrangement, creating an overall pill-shaped design that helps reduce the size of the camera bump. The pill-shaped protrusion will house separate lenses for wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle capabilities, while the microphone will be placed alongside the lenses. Additionally, the camera flash will be located separately from the camera bump on the back of the device. This is a departure from the previous diagonal lens setup, and the new orientation may allow the iPhone 16 series phones to capture spatial video for Vision Pro.

Prediction 3: New Button Configurations

The entire iPhone 16 series is expected to eliminate the mute switch, extending the iPhone 15 Pro's control buttons to all four models. The volume buttons will be positioned below the control buttons. The traditional mute switch will be replaced by control buttons capable of performing multiple functions, such as activating the flashlight, opening the camera, launching shortcuts, enabling or disabling focus mode, utilizing translation features, and toggling mute mode. Additionally, a new button will be introduced on the right side of the device, primarily used for capturing photos and videos. This button will be conveniently positioned for easy access when the iPhone is in landscape orientation. This button represents a completely new functionality and design that has never been seen in previous generations of iPhones.

Prediction 4: Upgrade of A series chips

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to utilize the A17 chip. However, rumors suggest that this won't be the A17 Pro chip used in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple is currently using TSMC's N3B process to manufacture the A17 Pro chip, but next year, they plan to employ the more cost-effective N3E process for producing the standard "A17" chip. N3B is the original 3-nanometer node created through collaboration between TSMC and Apple, while N3E is a more economical node with lower transistor density, reduced cost, improved yield, and higher production capacity. Although there are rumors indicating that Apple might name the chip used in the standard iPhone 16 models as "A17," analyst Jeff Pu believes that Apple will adopt the names A18 and A18 Pro, with all iPhone 16 models equipped with some variant of the A18 series chip. Pu believes that all chips will be manufactured using the N3E process, and the Pro chip may feature additional GPU cores not found in the standard chip. The next-generation A18 chip planned for the iPhone 16 Pro model may come with an upgraded Neural Engine, significantly increasing the number of cores and enhancing AI/machine learning performance.

Prediction 5: New Battery Technology

Rumors suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro model will introduce stacked battery technology, offering higher capacity and longer lifespan. While stacked batteries are commonly found in electric vehicles and medical devices, they are relatively new in smartphones, making this the first implementation in an iPhone.

Prediction 6: Improved Heat Dissipation

The iPhone 16 series is expected to feature a new heat dissipation design to prevent overheating during usage. Reports indicate that Apple is developing a graphene-based cooling system for the iPhone 16 models. Graphene offers several times, if not tens of times, better heat dissipation efficiency compared to traditional copper materials. If Apple intends to make significant advancements in heat dissipation performance, graphene is undoubtedly a promising choice. The iPhone 16 Pro model may also incorporate a metal battery casing to further enhance heat dissipation. To maintain the high standard of gaming performance associated with the iPhone, improving the heat dissipation system is essential.

Prediction 7: Enhanced Artificial Intelligence Capabilities

According to recent reports from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, iOS 18 may bring the largest upgrade in history. It is rumored that Apple will introduce new Siri features supported by large language models, with some cutting-edge generative AI capabilities potentially exclusive to the iPhone 16 models. Leaked details suggest that iOS 18 will introduce many new LLM (large language model) features for all iPhones, but specific AI functionalities may remain exclusive to the iPhone 16. The AI enhancements in iOS 18 could include improved interactions between Siri and the Messages app, auto-generating Apple Music playlists, integrating with productivity apps for AI-assisted content creation, and more.

These seven major predictions have been compiled from current circulating information and various analysts' forecasts. The realization of these predictions will be confirmed in a few months' time. The iPhone 16 series is expected to launch in September 2024. We will continue to monitor and provide updates on any new developments regarding the iPhone 16 series.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates!