Introduction of iPhone 16 Pro
The introduction of a larger screen on the Pro model has long been anticipated, and it has finally materialized. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max represent Apple’s latest high-end flagship smartphones, Launched in September 2024.
iPhone 16 Pro features a Grade 5 titanium design with a new, refined microblasted texture. Titanium has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any metal, making these models incredibly strong and impressively light. iPhone 16 Pro comes in four stunning finishes — including the new Desert Titanium.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro specs
The phone measures 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm and weighs 199 grams. It features a Ceramic Shield glass front, made by Corning, along with a Corning glass back. Its titanium frame, crafted from grade 5 titanium, provides extra durability. Apple Pay support is built-in, and certified for Visa, MasterCard, and AMEX.
Display
The iPhone 16 Pro now comes with a stunning 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display, bringing users an impressive blend of high resolution, smooth refresh rates, and vibrant brightness. Supporting HDR10 and Dolby Vision, it enhances every viewing experience with richer colors and sharper details. Additionally, Apple has introduced a new third-generation Ceramic Shield.
Chipset
Apple A18 Pro (3 nm): Hexa-core (2×4.04 GHz + 4×2.X GHz); Apple GPU (6-core graphics).
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM; NVMe.
OS/Software: iOS 18.
Rear camera
The main wide camera features a 48 MP sensor, 24mm focal length, 1/1.28″ sensor size, and 1.22µm pixel size. It also includes dual-pixel phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and sensor-shift optical image stabilization (OIS) for sharper images. The ultra-wide angle lens brings a 48 MP resolution with 13mm focal length, and 0.7µm pixel size, along with PDAF for accurate focus.
Front camera
Wide (main): 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, 1/3.6″, PDAF, OIS; Depth: SL 3D.
Video capture
The rear camera captures video in 4K at 24, 25, 30, 60, 100, and 120 fps. It also supports 1080p at 25, 30, 60, 120, and 240 fps. Additionally, it includes 10-bit HDR and Dolby Vision HDR, with support for up to 60 fps. ProRes recording and 3D spatial video and audio are available, along with stereo sound recording.
Battery
It has a 3,582mAh battery. With PD2.0 wired charging, It supports 25W wireless charging via MagSafe, 15W wireless charging in China only, and 15W with Qi2. Additionally, it offers 4.5W reverse wired charging.
Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Dual SIM; Wi-Fi 7; BT 5.3; NFC.
Additional Features
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer; stereo speakers; Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip), Emergency SOS, Messages, and Find My via satellite.
Moreover, the iPhone 16 Pro is powered by the new Apple A18 Pro chip, which enhances processing power, graphics performance, and memory bandwidth, thereby improving artificial intelligence capabilities.
Conclusion
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models stand out from the standard iPhone 16 lineup with several impressive upgrades. Apple has equipped these Pro models with a lighter yet more durable titanium frame, along with larger displays for an enhanced viewing experience. Powered by the faster A18 Pro chip, they also feature ProMotion display technology, an Always-On display, a high-resolution 48-megapixel Ultra Wide lens, and an advanced 5x Telephoto camera lens. These larger displays, superior cameras, and improved battery performance are expected to be warmly welcomed by users. Additionally, Apple Intelligence adds an intriguing factor that could encourage more upgrades. However, as always, we’ll have to wait for the official unveiling to see if Apple has any surprises in store.
