iPhone 16

We show you the price and specifications of the iPhone 16 that Apple fans around the world have been eagerly awaiting. The iPhone launch date is (September 16), 2024, which is the time when the California-based technology giant unveils the latest generation of iPhone phones during a major event, and our date this year will be with the expected phone for all middle-class users, which is the iPhone 16.

The standard version of the annual iPhone lineup has many advantages, the most important of which is that it is cheaper (excluding the Mini version), and it is considered almost the best-seller in the series because it suits the budgets of users who dream of owning an Apple phone, provided that they do not pay a lot of money. So what might the 2024 iPhone bring? What can we expect from him? Here is a look at the expected specifications and price of the iPhone 16, as well as a comprehensive overview of all the rumors and leaks related to the phone and everything you want to know about it.

iPhone 16 specs

iPhone 16 price

The iPhone 15 was launched at a price of $800 for the standard 128 GB version. The price reached $1,000 in many markets, but the first price is the official and real one in all major markets around the world, including the United States.

Will the iPhone 16 receive a price increase? Perhaps, especially with the economic crisis that is sweeping the world at the present time, which may push the company to increase the pricing of its phones, perhaps to increase the pricing of the components used in manufacturing the phone.

The other reason that may push Apple to raise the phone's pricing is that the company may abandon the 128 GB version as it did in the two Pro models for the year 2023, and instead the standard version will be launched with a basic storage capacity of 256 GB, which may push it to increase pricing because of that.

The details of the price increase are not clear at the present time, but if it happens, we expect it to range between $50 - $100, bringing the price of the iPhone 16 to $850 - $900. This increase, if it occurs, may prompt many users to refrain from buying the phone because there may be better options then, and some may cling to buying the phone and accept the justification for this price increase, which is doubling the internal storage space.

Expected launch date

The iPhone lineup is always announced at an event in September and is usually shipped and launched a week or two later. However, there have been times when a particular model or variant ships in October due to supply chain shortages.

The typical time that Apple always holds its new phone lineup announcement event is Tuesday in mid-September every year, so we believe that the company will stick to the official launch date unless any sudden problems occur that would disrupt the schedule.

Design

According to recent whispers we've learned from sources close to the company, the iPhone 16 may not come with an aluminum casing with titanium coating like we expect to see on the Pro and Pro Max models. Instead, as with previous versions, it is expected to use an aluminum frame made from 75% recycled material. Apple continues its commitment to sustainability by incorporating many recycled materials into the phone, details of which can be found on Apple's website.

The back of the iPhone 16 will be made of solid-colored glass, which will give the Apple logo a more aesthetic appearance. 

The exterior will feature slightly rounded edges, which will enhance the comfortable feel when handling the iPhone 16. The phone will be noticeably larger than the iPhone 15, however, this change has a minimal impact on daily use.

Additionally, the phone maintains the annual custom of IP68 certification under the IEC 60529 standard, making the iPhone 16 waterproof for up to 30 minutes at a depth of up to 19.6 feet in water, and it will also be protected against dust and dirt of course.

Display

The phone will receive a potentially significant upgrade in screen size to 6.3 inches, with a slight increase in the number of pixels compared to its predecessor, as it will now be 2566 x 1189 pixels.

As for the new features that are also expected to be present, it is a 120 Hz refresh rate, which is a feature that was long overdue, as users have always wanted it to be present, given that all other competing Android phones in the same price category have supported it for many years.

It seems that the company has finally listened to the demands of its users and will include this awaited feature in its standard phone, which will allow for a more enjoyable and smooth browsing experience, and watching richer videos and movies. Thus, Apple once again acquiesces to its fans and includes another feature that was exclusive to the Pro models only until 2023.

Increasing the screen size is definitely a welcome feature, as some people complained that the phone's screen is rather small and may frustrate many users, especially when watching videos and movies. Now it's a somewhat more reasonable size and users can experiment with more options with it.

Camera

Perhaps the most exciting upgrade the iPhone 16 will bring (that is, if you like taking photos and videos with your phone) is the new camera system and improvements to some camera features.

For those who don't have a background in those extras, there's the same 48MP main camera we saw last year that can take full 48MP photos resulting in very detailed shots. However, by default, the camera will use pixel binning technology (which combines multiple pixels into larger pixels to capture more light) to produce 24MP images that are more storage efficient, while still delivering more higher detail compared to the last generation.

The higher megapixel count will also allow the iPhone 16 to crop to the image sensor and achieve 2.5x higher-quality zoom compared to the 2023 phone. However, keep in mind that this feature is not the same as its counterpart in the dedicated telephoto camera that we will see in the iPhone 16 Pro.

Performance and internal hardware

Apple decided last year to equip regular iPhones with chips similar to those in the iPhone 13 series, and some believed that this tradition would continue. However, the iPhone 16 comes with the A17 Bionic Pro chip that debuted with the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max in 2023.

We expect that there will be no obvious difference between the iPhone 16 when used, and the iPhone 15 from last year. The A17 Bionic Pro chip is expected to be faster, sure, but not by much. We believe that the user will not face any hiccups while using the phone at all, as every task and navigation in the user interface will be completely smooth. This will become significantly better than before due to the faster refresh rate of the screen!

The feature that will appeal to many users is that the company has largely decided to abandon the 128 GB version, and instead will rely on the 256 GB version as the primary storage option, which will undoubtedly appeal to many.

Let's talk frankly, 128 GB storage capacity is very small and insufficient for most users, due to the development of camera hardware, which means a larger size of photos and videos stored on the phone. The constant development of applications and operating systems that receive regular updates will increase the amount of space occupied on phones, so adopting 256 GB as the basic storage standard is undoubtedly great.

The iPhone 16 will be equipped with a third-generation Ultra Wideband chip, which will allow it to connect to other devices using the same chip over a distance three times longer than before. Through this upgrade, Apple will mainly focus on combining the precise search feature with the “Find My Friends” feature, which will allow users to find the exact whereabouts of the person who has shared their location with them.

Battery and sound

Battery life on the iPhone has been at its highest levels since the iPhone 14 series, and the iPhone 15 also brought small improvements on that front. Fortunately, the iPhone 16 will continue in the same development process, as it will come with a 4188 mAh battery, which is a significant upgrade compared to last year’s phone battery.

The matter will not stop at the battery capacity, but rather it will reach fast charging, as the phone comes with excellent support for fast charging of up to 30 watts, in addition to support for fast wireless charging of 18 watts. I understand that it is not the best charging speed and that there are many Android phones that come at half the price and at faster speeds. Higher, but that's the way the company is, my friend, and we can't help but be happy with any promotion, even if it's small.

The sound quality remains similar to that of the iPhone 15, and we expect the iPhone 16 to claim the title of one of the best-sounding smartphones on the market currently when it officially launches. However, there's nothing new to mention here, and the same goes for the haptic feedback, which is just as amazing as ever thanks to the TapTic engine.

Will iPhone 16 meet the expectations of millions of users?

Compared to the iPhone 15 of last year, the iPhone 16 is more or less worthy of being called a real breakthrough. The phone has a much better ultra-wide camera compared to its predecessors, and a more precise design with gradual but very effective changes. It also maintains the same features that we saw last year, such as USB-C and curved edges, and the company still maintains the habit of replacing the old, classic notch with the dynamic island. .

Expected iPhone 16 features if these specifications are true:

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These were all the details available about the iPhone 16 at the present time, and from now until September 2024, we will constantly update you on all the rumors and leaks about this awaited phone, and we will be with you moment by moment.

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