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Every IPhone 16 Rumor We've Covered So Far

With much of the tech industry's focus recently taken up by Apple's Vision Pro headset, you'd be forgiven for thinking that iPhone rumors have been few and far between over the last few months. Fortunately, that's not the case. Rumors and leaks about the iPhone 16 series continue to surface, and taken together, Apple's next-generation 2024 smartphone lineup looks like it could turn out to be a major upgrade.

To bring you up to speed, we've summarized below the biggest iPhone 16 rumors we've covered so far here on MacRumors. For more details, follow the links, or dive into our dedicated roundups for both iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models, which are expected to arrive in September.1. Larger Displays

Biggest Ever iPhones

This year's iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are rumored to be getting bigger display sizes, increasing to 6.27- and 6.86-inches, respectively. For comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are equipped with 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, respectively. The new display sizes would be the largest ever for the iPhone.2. Vertical Camera Layout

iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus

Apple's iPhone 16 base models will feature a vertical camera arrangement with a pill-shaped raised surface, instead of a diagonal camera arrangement like the iPhone 15. The new camera bump features two separate camera rings for the Wide and Ultrawide cameras. The vertical camera layout is expected to enable Spatial Video recording, which is currently limited to the iPhone 15 Pro models.3. Battery Changes

All iPhone 16 Models

One rumor suggests the ‌iPhone 16‌ and iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature larger batteries than their predecessors, but the ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus may have reduced capacity. The iPhone 16 is said to have a 6% increase over the iPhone 15, with the iPhone 16 Pro Max gaining a 5% increase. In contrast, the iPhone 16 Plus is rumored to have a 9% reduction in capacity. On the other hand, Apple could also potentially use stacked battery technology to increase energy density and prolong lifespan.4. Capture Button

New Camera Capabilities

All iPhone 16 models will have a new "Capture Button" dedicated to triggering image or video capture. The button will add features like the ability to zoom in and out by swiping left and right on the button, focus on a subject with a light press, and activate a recording with a more forceful press. The Capture Button will be located on the bottom right side of the ‌iPhone 16, and will take the place of the mmWave antenna on U.S. ‌iPhone‌ models, with the antenna relocating to the left side of the device below the volume and Action buttons.5. Ultra Wide Lens Upgrade

iPhone 16 Pro & iPhone 16 Pro Max

The iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to feature an upgraded 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera lens, which should allow it to capture more light, resulting in improved photos when shooting in 0.5× mode, especially in low-light environments. This also means that iPhone 16 Pro models should be able to shoot 48-megapixel ProRAW photos in Ultra Wide mode. These photos retain more detail in the image file for more editing flexibility, and can be printed at large sizes.5. Super Telephoto Camera

iPhone 16 Pro Max

The iPhone 16 Pro Max could be the first to feature a super telephoto periscope camera for dramatically increased optical zoom. "Super" or "ultra" telephoto usually describes cameras with a focal length of over 300mm. The current telephoto lens is equivalent to a 77mm lens, so if accurate, there could be a notable increase in zoom capabilities. Super telephoto cameras are often used for sports and wild animal photography, but the extremely soft backgrounds they create also make them useful for portrait photography, providing there is enough distance between the subject and the photographer.6. Faster Wi-Fi Support

Wi-Fi 6E & Wi-Fi 7

Apple's 2024 iPhone Pro models are expected to get Wi-Fi 7 in the Pro models, enabling data transfer over the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands simultaneously. This should result in faster Wi-Fi speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connectivity. With technologies such as 4K QAM, Wi-Fi 7 is also expected to offer peak data transfer speeds of over 40 Gbps, a 4× increase over Wi-Fi 6E. Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus is rumored to support Wi-Fi 6E, which works with the 6 GHz band, enabling faster wireless speeds and reduced signal interference.7. New AXX Series Chips

A17 & A18 Pro Variants

Apple's next-generation A18 Pro chip is expected to be manufactured with TSMC's second-generation 3nm process, known as N3E. All four iPhone 16 models will be equipped with A18-branded chips, according to one rumor. Meanwhile, another rumor counter-claims that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will have A17 chips made using a different manufacturing process to the A17 Pro in the iPhone 15 Pro. The ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌'s A17 Pro chip is fabricated using TSMC's N3B process, but Apple reportedly plans to switch to the lower-cost N3E process for next year's standard A17 chip designed for the ‌iPhone 16‌ and ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus.7. 5G Qualcomm Modem

iPhone 16 Pro & iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple is expected to use Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X75 modem in this year's Pro and Pro Max models. The Snapdragon X75 includes improved carrier aggregation and other technology advancements for faster 5G download and upload speeds compared to the X70, which is used in iPhone 15 models. The modem's combined mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G transceiver also takes up 25% less circuit board space, and is said to use up to 20% less power. The standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to retain the Snapdragon X70 modem.8. Tetraprism Lens

iPhone 16 Pro

Both iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to feature 5x optical zoom, which is currently exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple's tetraprism lens system has a "folded" design that allows it to fit inside the smartphone, enabling up to 5x optical zoom and up to 25x digital zoom. In contrast, the current smaller iPhone 15 Pro is limited to up to 3x optical zoom, which is in line with the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.10. Micro-Lens Technology

More Efficient OLED

Apple is said to be weighing up the use of micro-lens technology to maintain or increase the brightness of OLED displays on next year's iPhone 16 models while potentially reducing their power consumption. MLA works by using a uniform pattern of billions of lenses inside the panel that reduces internal reflections. These lenses turn the path of light reflected backwards from the inside of the panel towards the screen, which can serve either to increase perceived brightness while maintaining the same level of power consumption, or maintain brightness levels while consuming less power compared to conventional OLED panels at the same luminance.11. Action Button

iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus

The iPhone 15 Pro models include an Action Button, and in 2024, the Action Button is expected to be expanded to the standard iPhone 16 models. The Action Button used across the iPhone 16 lineup will be identical to the iPhone 15 Pro Action Button. The Action button, which replaces the traditional mute switch, can perform multiple functions such as activating the Flashlight, turning on the Camera, launching a Shortcut, enabling or disabling a Focus mode, using Translate, turning on/off Silent Mode, and more.12. Generative AI

Large Language Models

With iOS 18, Apple is rumored to be introducing new features

Enhanced Siri

Apple is said to be planning a significant upgrade to the iPhone 16 microphone to improve the new AI-enhanced Siri experience. Apple's Siri AI ambitions will heavily rely on improved voice input processing, and the new mic is expected to offer significantly enhanced signal-to-noise ratio.14. New Thermal Design

Reduced Heat

Apple is rumored to be working on a graphene thermal system for the ‌iPhone 16‌ lineup, while the ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro models could add metal battery casings to reduce overheating. Graphene has high thermal conductivity, surpassing that of copper, which is currently used in iPhone heat-sinks. Apple has been filing patents related to using graphene for thermal management for some time. The move could be in response to widely encountered overheating issues experienced with the iPhone 15 Pro, which Apple addressed through a software update.15. Expanded Storage

Both iPhone 16 Pro Models

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available with double the maximum storage capacity as the iPhone 15 Pro models, increasing from 1TB to 2TB, according to one rumor. The move is said to be a result of Apple's switch to higher-density Quad-Level Cell (QLC) NAND flash for higher storage models. Apple's use of QLC NAND could allow Apple to fit more storage into a smaller space and it is less expensive than Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND, which current iPhones use. On the downside, QLC has comparatively slower read and write speeds.15. Increased Memory

iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus

Apple's iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models have been rumored to both feature 8GB of RAM, an increase over the 6GB of RAM in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. More working memory should equate to improved performance for multitasking on the iPhone.

Could Your Next IPhone Come With A Folding Screen?

Smartphone: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The list of products Apple has been rumoured to be working on over the years includes everything from televisions to cars, but the latest one feels much more plausible: a folding iPhone.

According to The Information, the R&D lab at Apple HQ in Cupertino has been working hard on two folding iPhone prototypes with horizontal hinges across the middle, similar to Samsung's clamshell Galaxy Z Fold 5 or the Motorola RAZR 40 Ultra. The report claims that "a person with direct knowledge of the situation" says the phones are in the very early stages of development, with neither expected to be available any time soon.

It's not unusual for R&D projects and patents to never see the light of day at all, but Apple has a history of letting other manufacturers prepare the ground when it comes to launching new product types, and then swooping in with something more polished. The iPhone was not the first smartphone, the iPad was not the first tablet, and the Apple Watch was not the first smartwatch, but all three have gone on to become leaders in their respective fields.

Folding smartphones have enjoyed limited success so far. Early models were too bulky and breakable, and while more recent devices have certainly slimmed down – the Honor Magic V2 is barely thicker than a standard smartphone when folded up – their price tags remain prohibitively high for many.

According to data and analytics company Kantar, foldable phones account for just 1% of total smartphones owned across the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the US, and Australia in 2023. Apple would back itself to change that, and International Data Corporation forecasts significant growth by 2027, by which time Tim Cook and co might have joined the party.

This is not the first time Apple has been rumoured to be working on a foldable iPhone either. The idea has been around since 2016 and refuses to go away, with analysts suggesting that a folding iPad is more likely to see the light of day first, which would be a boon for those who like to watch movies on the move.

These latest rumours suggest a different kind of device though; something that's designed to become more pocketable rather than unfolding book-style to reveal a larger screen inside.

Those who pay attention to Apple's inventory may have noticed that there hasn't been a new iPad Mini since 2021. Could some sort of folding device be its successor? Could we see a foldable iPhone 16 later in the year? It's probably unlikely, but we'll bring you more information if it becomes available.

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Apple Dominates Smartphone Market In 2023: IPhone 14 Pro Max Leads Sales, Surpassing Samsung

In a significant shift, Apple claims the crown as the world's leading smartphone-selling brand, surpassing Samsung in 2023. The iPhone 14 Pro Max emerges as the top-selling model, with both the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series securing multiple spots in the top ten list, according to Canalys report.

Apple's Dominance in the Smartphone Market

Apple's dominance in the smartphone market becomes evident with the iPhone series dominating the top spots in the list of the World's Top 10 shipped smartphones in 2023. The iPhone 14 Pro Max, released in 2022, emerges as the most-sold smartphone in 2023, totalling 34 million units sold.

Despite being a previous-generation model, the iPhone 14 Pro Max's popularity remains unabated, possibly fueled by discounted rates following the launch of newer iPhone iterations.

Following closely behind, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro secure the 3rd and 4th positions, respectively, with 29 million units each. Even the older iPhone 13 manages to maintain a strong presence, securing the 5th spot with 23 million units sold.

Despite the recent launch in September 2023, the iPhone 15 series performs impressively. The iPhone 15 Pro Max claims the 2nd spot with 33 million units sold, merely a million units shy of the top contender's record. Additionally, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 secure the 7th and 10th positions, with 21 million and 17 million units sold, respectively.

Samsung's Presence in the Top 10 List

While other smartphone brands fail to secure spots in the top rankings, Samsung maintains a presence with three Galaxy phones making the cut. The Galaxy A14 4G leads Samsung's sales, occupying the 6th position with 21 million units sold. Following closely, the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A14 5G secure the 8th and 9th positions with 20 million and 19 million units sold, respectively.

Interestingly, no Galaxy S23 phones appear on the list, signalling a potential shift in consumer preferences. However, hopes are high for the upcoming Galaxy S24 series, anticipated to feature advanced Galaxy AI capabilities and other upgrades, potentially altering Samsung's position in future sales rankings.

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