Apple iPhone 16/Plus Leaks: Upgrading Worth It? Rear Camera Layout Adjusted, New Operation/Photography Buttons Introduced, A18 Chip Supports Local AI

Gamingdeputy news on April 20, foreign technology media MacRumors is sharing iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max After 30 improvements/optimizations, the article is published again today,Share iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus 15 improvements for both models.

design:

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will continue to adhere to the previous generation solution in terms of design, basically there will not be much adjustment, and they may use the same size.

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iPhone 15iPhone 16
Diagonally arranged rear camera arrayVertically arranged rear camera array supports shooting spatial videos
Ring/silent pickAction button
“Shoot button” triggers photo and video functions
iPhone 15: Weight 171 grams
iPhone 15 Plus: Weight 201 grams
iPhone 16: 173g weight (+1%)
iPhone 16 Plus: 203g weight (+1%)

The most obvious change in the new model is the vertical arrangement of the rear cameras to facilitate spatial video capture. The new model also cancels the mute paddle, uses the operation buttons on last year's Pro model, and introduces a new camera button.

Chips, memory and connections

It is reported that Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus use the new A18 chip and a more powerful neural engine, which can use local AI models.

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iPhone 15iPhone 16
A16 Bionic chip (TSMC “N4P” enhanced 5nm process)A18 chip (TSMC “N3E” enhanced 3nm process)
16 Core Neural EngineEnhanced Neural Engine, more cores to support new AI features
6GB RAM8GB RAM (+33%)
Wi-Fi 6 connectionWi-Fi 6E connection

Batteries and charging

iPhone 16 models may feature some major improvements in battery technology and charging, with denser batteries and faster charging. It is worth noting that there are rumors that the iPhone 16 Plus has a smaller battery capacity than the previous generation, but it is unclear how this will affect actual battery life.

iPhone 15iPhone 16
single layer battery technologyStacked battery technology increases energy density and extends service life
iPhone 15: 3,349 mAh battery
iPhone 15 Plus: 4,383 mAh battery
iPhone 16: 3,561 mAh battery (+6%)
iPhone 16 Plus: 4,006 mAh battery (-9%)
Up to 27W wired chargingUp to 40W wired charging (48% faster)
15W charging via MagSafe20W charging via MagSafe (33% faster)

Other changes

Many of Apple's devices will get a slew of new AI-based features via software updates later this year, with iPhone 16 models expected to benefit from a more powerful neural engine in the A18 chip and upgraded microphones for voice commands. , to further improve these functions.

iPhone 15iPhone 16
More efficient OLED display with brighter micro-lens technology
Shoot space video
iOS 18 will soon support new AI featuresWill soon support new AI features in iOS 18, as well as a set of device-unique AI features
microphoneUpgraded microphone to improve signal-to-noise ratio and waterproof performance, designed to support new AI functions
Available in blue, pink, green, yellow and blackAvailable in blue, pink, green, yellow, black, white and purple.

Gamingdeputy Note: The above picture source @theapplehub

release date

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to be released in the fall. Apple usually holds a press conference in September every year to release new iPhone models, which are released a week later.

Is it worth upgrading?

and 2023 iPhone 14 In comparison, the iPhone 15 has been significantly upgraded. It adopts a new design and is equipped with a dynamic island, 48-megapixel camera, USB-C port, etc. The upgrades to the iPhone 16 may not be as drastic as their predecessors.

The main changes of iPhone 16 are reflected in AI functions, performance improvements, shooting spatial videos, dedicated camera buttons, etc. For most iPhone 15 users, there may not be many reasons to upgrade.

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