Apple has officially announced the time of the autumn new product launch event: it is scheduled for 1 a.m. Beijing time on September 10. This means that the iPhone 16 series will officially meet global consumers.
iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro
The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to succeed the iPhone 15 Pro in 2023, bringing more than 30 new features and improvements to Apple’s high-end smartphone. Since many Apple users adopt a “two-year” upgrade cycle, a large number of iPhone 14 Pro users may consider upgrading to the iPhone 16 Pro. Therefore, this article lists the main differences between the two generations of products based on rumors.
In 2022, Apple launched the iPhone 14 Pro as the successor to the popular iPhone 13 Pro, introducing features such as the Always-on display, Smart Island, 48-megapixel camera, A16 Bionic chip, and longer battery life. Two years later, the iPhone 16 Pro is expected to offer at least 60 upgrades.
design
It is expected that the design of the iPhone 16 Pro will have a relatively significant evolution compared to the iPhone 14 Pro, and will iterate the titanium frame and slightly rounded bezel introduced on last year’s iPhone 15 Pro model.
According to the latest news, Apple will use titanium as the shell material for the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro series. Compared with the stainless steel shell of the iPhone 14 Pro, it not only significantly reduces the weight of the phone, but also greatly improves the durability and aesthetics of the device. The brushed surface treatment process used in the new phone not only reduces the reflectivity of the material and reduces glare problems, but also makes surface scratches less obvious, while enhancing the anti-fingerprint ability and improving the user experience.
At the same time, the iPhone 16 Pro will adopt a new heat dissipation design with graphene heat dissipation and metal battery casing. It is also expected to upgrade the “ring/silent switch” on the iPhone 14 Pro to an “operation button”, and change the Linghting port to a USB-C charging port. The appearance is easier to repair, and the color scheme will be provided in four colors: titanium black, titanium white, titanium gray and desert titanium/bronze.
size
To accommodate the larger display, both iPhone 16 Pro models are rumored to be taller and wider. In addition to last year’s increased thickness, this year’s two phones will also be larger (compared to the iPhone 15 Pro series). But due to the use of a titanium frame, the weight will be significantly reduced compared to the iPhone 14 Pro.
Screen
Both iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to feature larger displays than their predecessors. This makes the iPhone 16 Pro Max the largest iPhone ever. In addition to adopting narrower bezels, this year’s iPhone 16 Pro series will reportedly use upgraded OLED technology, resulting in a significant upgrade in the display overall.
performance
The iPhone 16 Pro series is rumored to bring significant improvements in processing power, including 3nm Apple chips and a 33% increase in memory.
The iPhone 16 Pro series is expected to adopt TSMC’s “N3E” enhanced 3nm process, which can more effectively support Apple’s AI functions and start with 8GB of RAM.
connect
The connectivity of the iPhone 16 Pro series will also be significantly upgraded, enhancing the device’s 5G, Wi-Fi, Thread, and ultra-wideband specifications. The iPhone 16 Pro series is expected to use the Snapdragon X75 5G modem, support WiFi 7 connectivity, and use Thread network technology and second-generation ultra-wideband chips, increasing the connection distance by 3 times.
camera
The iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to get a number of substantial camera improvements, such as a larger main camera sensor, a 48-megapixel sensor on the ultra-wide-angle camera, and dedicated hardware buttons on the side of the device for photography and videography.
According to multiple reports, both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be upgraded to 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle cameras this year. The camera will be better in low-light environments. Images will provide more details and better colors, and the higher resolution will also provide greater flexibility for post-processing. And support for recording spatial videos at 4K resolution. In addition, both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will provide at least 5x optical zoom and 25x digital zoom.
At the same time, the iPhone 16 Pro will use an anti-reflective coating to reduce the problem of strange “ghosting” on images.
Battery and Charging
The iPhone 16 Pro models are likely to get some major improvements in battery technology and charging, with larger, denser batteries and faster charging capabilities.
The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to be equipped with a 3355mAh battery, and the Pro Max is expected to be equipped with a 4676mAh battery, supporting 40W wired fast charging and charging at 20W through MagSafe. For reference, the iPhone 14 Pro series uses 3200mAh and 4323mAh batteries respectively, supporting only 27W wired charging and 15W charging through MagSafe.
Other features and changes
In other aspects, one of the main differences between the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro is that the latter supports Apple’s new AI function (Apple Intelligence).
In addition, compared to the iPhone 14 Pro, the iPhone 16 Pro has improved microphone signal-to-noise ratio and waterproofness, audio quality during calls, transmission speed and storage space.
release date
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to be unveiled at Apple’s special event on September 10. Pre-orders will likely begin on Friday, September 13, and become available a week later on Friday, September 20.
Is it worth the upgrade?
The iPhone 15 Pro is a major upgrade to the iPhone 14 Pro that was launched in 2023, introducing a titanium body, thinner bezels, action buttons, and a USB-C port. The iPhone 16 Pro will improve on these upgrades, offering a larger display, a shooting button, and an upgraded camera. With likely to have at least 60 upgrades, users may find it worthwhile to upgrade from the iPhone 14 Pro to the iPhone 16 Pro.
