Summary of the latest revelations of the iPhone 16 series, Huawei can't squeeze toothpaste!
The results of the iPhone 15 series released last year are actually not very good. On the one hand, Apple itself is obsessed with "squeezing toothpaste", and now even the latest A-series chips are surpassed by Qualcomm in terms of performance, and the configuration of other aspects of the iPhone has no obvious advantage over the Android flagship. On the other hand, Huawei Xiaomi has accelerated its impact on the high-end mobile phone market, especially Huawei's Mate60 series, which is highly attractive to the majority of Chinese consumers.
Apple is no better than Android phone manufacturers, basically only has two opportunities to release new phones a year at most. Products like the iPhone SE are difficult to influence the overall situation, and Apple wants to find a place in the high-end mobile phone market, and only hopes for the iPhone 16 series, which will come out in the second half of this year. Recently, there has been a gradual increase in the news about the iPhone 16 series, from design leaks and chip configurations to camera upgrades, etc., the iPhone 16 is also gradually gaining attention.
Released
The release time of the iPhone 16 series, from the historical pattern, is usually in the autumn of each year, especially in September. This timing has been validated in past iPhone releases, although it has occasionally been adjusted due to special circumstances, such as the 2020 iPhone 12, which was released in October.
But overall, if all goes well, September 2024 should be the time for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro to be unveiled. Of course, things ahead are always uncertain, and the CNMO will also keep an eye out for any updates that may affect this point in time.
Price
In 2023, despite predictions about a possible price increase for the iPhone 15 series, in the end, no significant price increase was seen for other models except the iPhone 15 Pro Max. It is worth noting that the iPhone 15 series has canceled the 128GB version, so it can actually be said that there has been a price increase.
In the price of the iPhone 15 series, the cost proportion of parts has reached the highest level in the history of Apple's mobile phones, but Apple itself attracts some of the costs and forgoes profits. However, for the upcoming iPhone 16 series in 2024, things may be different. Some analysts believe that we may see some degree of price increase for all iPhone 16 models. But the exact increase is still unknown
Design
The design of the iPhone 16 has attracted much attention, especially its standard models, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. According to an earlier report by MacRumors, the iPhone 16 has three different design prototypes, but recent leaks show that the iPhone 16 is likely to be equipped with a vertical dual-camera lens module design, which may be the biggest change in the design of the standard version of the iPhone in recent years.
Unlike the diagonal camera layout that has been used for the past few years, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus feature a vertical, ultra-thin camera module design, a design similar to what we first saw on the iPhone X, but with a different lens and sensor that makes it stand out more. In addition, according to previous reports, although the standard iPhone 16 may remain the same for the rest of the exterior, an action button is expected to be added.
Screen configuration
According to the current leaks, the display size of the iPhone 16 Pro models may change slightly, but the standard iPhone 16 models will remain the same. Specifically, the iPhone 16 Pro's display size will likely increase from the current 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches, while the larger iPhone 16 Pro Max will change from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches.
Apple is also working on a completely smaller bezel, although the change will be more significant on the Pro model. According to the report, Apple has adopted a new display technology called "Bezel Reduction Structure" (BRS), which aims to reduce the size of the black bezels around the screen. In addition, it is also possible that we will see a brighter display and lower power consumption, as Apple is using microlens technology in the OLED panel of the iPhone 16.
Chip performance
It has been revealed that the base iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will be equipped with the A17 chip. However, it is worth noting that this A17 chip may be different from the A17 Pro chip currently used on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple is likely to adopt a more economical production process for the standard A17 chip to meet the needs of the base iPhone 16 model.
However, analyst Jeff Pu made another point of view, arguing that Apple might choose a different path and use the names of the A18 and A18 Pro directly to name the new chips. This means that all iPhone 16 models will come with some variant of the A18 chip, rather than the A17, which could be considered the "previous generation" chip.
Regarding the overheating problem of the iPhone 15 model after its release, Apple is said to have developed a new thermal design to deal with it. For the base iPhone 16, a graphene thermal system may be used, while the iPhone 16 Pro may have a metal battery case. Although the current iPhone uses copper as a heat sink, graphene is expected to provide better heat dissipation for devices due to its excellent thermal conductivity.
Imaging system
According to previous revelations, the new generation of iPhone 16 series is differentiated in camera configuration. The base iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will feature a novel vertical pill-shaped dual-camera design, while on the high-end iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, the triple-lens camera arrangement will be the same.
It's worth noting that while the base model has changed its camera layout, it may not have significantly improved its specs. However, this is not the case for the Pro series, where a major breakthrough is expected.
Presumably, Apple plans to equip the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max with a sensor of up to 48 million pixels for the ultra-wide-angle lens, which is a significant increase from the 12 million pixels of the current iPhone 15 Pro. This means that users will be able to capture more detailed image details when shooting with an ultra-wide-angle lens, especially in low-light environments. At the same time, the iPhone 16 Pro Max may also be optimized for all three of its cameras, with two glass elements and six plastic lenses to improve the overall optical performance.
Endurance
It is expected that the iPhone 16 Pro series may improve its battery life by adopting stacked battery technology, which allows the battery to have higher energy density and last longer. There are also rumors that the new model may support faster 40W wired charging and 20W MagSafe wireless charging, which is expected to make up for Apple's relative lag in this area and bring users a more efficient charging experience. It's just that this is still a big gap with the Android flagship.
According to the leaked data, the battery capacity of the standard iPhone 16 may be increased from 3349mAh of the iPhone 15 to 3561mAh, while the battery capacity of the iPhone 16 Plus will be reduced from 4383mAh of the iPhone 15 Plus to 4006mAh, and the battery capacity of the iPhone 16 Pro Max may be increased from 4422mAh to 4676mAh of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, the specific battery parameters of the iPhone 16 Pro have not been revealed.
Software Updates
Given Apple's history of previewing its latest operating system versions at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), it's reasonable to assume that during the WWDC, which launches on June 10, 2024, Apple will unveil the iOS 18 operating system and show off its new features to developers and the public. Typically, the new version of iOS is tested and refined for a period of time after WWDC before being officially launched to consumers with the fall launch of the new iPhone. Therefore, it is highly likely that iOS 18 will be launched in parallel with the iPhone 16 series.
In terms of artificial intelligence (AI), although Apple is relatively low-key in public discussion and publicity compared to some competing companies, from the disclosed information, Apple is quietly increasing its investment in the research and development of AI. It is expected that in iOS 18, Siri and other built-in apps and services will benefit from the use of large language model technology to achieve smarter performance. For example, users may be able to enjoy more natural conversations with Siri, Apple Music playlists that are tailored to their preferences, and deeper integration with productivity apps.
Write at the end
In today's Chinese market, Apple is under a lot of pressure. There is Huawei in the front, Xiaomi in the back, and domestic manufacturers such as OPPO, vivo, and Honor are also eyeing up. If Apple continues to keep the update efforts of the past few years, then its market may be put to the test.