iPhone 16 Pro: Anticipated Features and Upgrades for Apple's Next Flagship

iPhone 16 Pro rumour roundup: 6 major upgrades to expect at Apple's big September event

iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to be revealed at the Apple September 2024 'It's Glowtime' event, alongside the standard iPhone 16 models, Apple Watch Series 10 or X, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and perhaps even a new iPad mini. So far, we have seen a slew of leaks, rumours, and tips surrounding the launch, and most from reputable sources have painted a clear picture of what to expect from the next mainline iPhones. Here, let's go through all the leaks and rumours about the iPhone 16 Pro models and find out what you can expect from them on September 9. With the iPhone 15 Pro models, Apple chose to reserve the 5x tetraprism zoom lens for the more expensive and larger iPhone 15 Pro Max, while the iPhone 15 Pro got a 3x shooter. This year, however, tipsters have pointed out that Apple is going to bring the tetraprism 5x lens to both the Pro and the Pro Max, ending the disparity Apple introduced last year. So, technically, there should be no difference in the output from both models, making the choice between them less about the cameras. Also Read: Anil Kapoor featured in TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI cover, but Sam Altman misses out: Here's why iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch screens, and while these are not compact by any means, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are likely to have 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays, making them the largest iPhones ever. This will not please enthusiasts of smaller phones, who could get the same Pro features in a 6.1-inch form factor, which is still compact by today's standards. Thus, the iPhone 15 Pro may be the last "small" iPhone for quite a while, if not forever. Apple is expected to enhance the photo-taking process on the iPhone 16 Pro models with a new 'Capture Button' or whatever Apple's marketing team may choose to call it. It is reportedly going to be located under the power button on the right, allowing users to half-press to focus and fully press to take the shot. However, this functionality should be taken with a pinch of salt until Apple officially reveals it at the September 2024 event. That said, this would be the second year in a row that Apple might introduce a new button, following the introduction of the Action Button with the iPhone 15 Pro. This year, the Action Button is expected to feature across the iPhone 16 series. Also Read: Sony PS5 Pro officially teased; 30th-anniversary image reveals new design with three stripes So far, multiple leaks, including from UAE's electronics retailer SharafDG, have hinted at the addition of a new brownish shade this year to join the Natural Titanium, Black Titanium, and White Titanium colourways. Some reports suggest it could be called Desert Titanium, while others propose Coffee. However, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently hinted that the iPhone 16 Pro in gold could be the standout colour this year. It remains to be seen which new shade Apple will eventually bring -- gold, brown, or both. iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro improved on the iPhone 14 Pro models in terms of bezel sizes, making the experience more immersive. This year, the iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to further reduce bezel thickness. This could also mean that the chassis size increase due to the larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays could be kept to a minimum. Also Read: Vivo T3 Ultra India launch soon: Check out confirmed specs and features Apple is expected to debut the A18 Pro chipset this year, which would be the successor to last year's A17 Pro. Apple may bring improved efficiency and better battery life, especially coupled with the anticipated battery size increase for the new iPhones. The A18 Pro could be reserved for the iPhone 16 Pro models, while the standard models might feature the A18.

iPhone 16 Pro launch days away: Know what to expect from new A18 Pro chipsets

iPhone 16 series is launching on September 9, 2024, at the upcoming Apple Event. The new generation iPhones are expected to be powered by the new A18 series chipset with iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max likely coming with the A18 Pro chip. Last year, Apple announced the A17 Pro chipset with iPhone 15 Pro models, which is one of the most powerful and fastest processors available on the market. It is worth speculating how powerful the upcoming A18 Pro chipset will be in comparison to last year's Pro model processor. To understand the power of the upcoming A18 Pro chipset, which will likely feature in the iPhone 16 Pro models, let's examine the expected advancements in the new generation Pro model processor. Early reports suggest that the upcoming A18 Pro chipset will be blazing fast and it may be more powerful than last year's A17 Pro chipset. For reference, the A17 Pro chip was built on a 4nm process and it offered a 16-core Neural Engine and a 6-core GPU. The chipset also has the ability to support Apple Intelligence, company AI-powered features. Now, for the iPhone 16 Pro, tipster Nguyen Phi Hung (via PhoneArena) reported that the A18 Pro chipset would be only 10% faster than the iPhone 15 Pro. Therefore, no significant upgrades are expected with the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro model's performance. While the performance may not be highly impacted, the A18 Pro is expected to offer "significantly" higher cores in the Neural Engine. Neural Engine gives chipsets the ability to effectively run AI-powered features, therefore, the iPhone 16 Pro models will be more capable of handling AI-related tasks. Another tipster named Jeff Pu at Haiton International Tech Research reported that the upcoming chipset could offer a "larger die area to support edge AI computing." Therefore, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will have the ability to support on-device AI features, enabling users to enjoy advanced features without the need for an internet connection. However, with greater functionality, the company may have to compromise on other features such as energy efficiency and the device's heat management capabilities. Therefore, the upcoming A18 Pro-powered iPhone 16 Pro models may not be as efficient as we think in terms of performance and it may deliver similar performance as its predecessor apart from advanced AI capabilities. To confirm what's coming we have to wait till September 9 to understand more about the new iPhone 16 series and the new A18 series chipset.