The iPhone 16 series, launched in September 2024, brings a mix of design refinements, performance boosts, and new features across its lineup.
The standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus retain the familiar aluminum frame and frosted glass back but introduce a vertical camera layout and two new buttons: the Action Button and the Camera Control Button. The display uses Super Retina XDR OLED technology with a Ceramic Shield that’s 50% tougher than before. Performance is powered by the A18 chip, which offers 30% faster CPU speeds and improved gaming capabilities with its new thermal design.
The camera system has been enhanced with a 48MP Fusion camera, allowing for higher-quality low-light photography and 4K 120fps video recording. The new Camera Control Button acts like a DSLR shutter button, letting users easily snap photos, capture video, and adjust settings. It even supports future AI-driven visual intelligence features​(
For the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, the devices feature a titanium frame with slimmer bezels and larger displays, now at 6.3 and 6.9 inches respectively. The A18 Pro chip boosts performance, particularly in gaming, with improved ray tracing capabilities. The Pro models have a 48MP quad-pixel main camera, an ultra-wide 48MP lens, and a 12MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom​.
Charging is faster across all models, with 25W MagSafe charging and a new USB-C port. The iPhone 16 lineup starts at $799 for the base model and will be available starting September 20.
