Given that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are approximately two months away from being released, now may not be an ideal time to buy a new model of the iPhone. But if you don’t need a new iPhone right away, it definitely makes sense to wait for the arrival of the iPhone 16 in September or discounts on current models over that time.

Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 16 series

Larger Displays

Apple is designing the iPhone 16 to look very similar to the current iPhone 15, according to a new report that claims screen sizes are going up by quite a big amount. More recently, analysts like Ross Young have said both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will come with larger screens. The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to have a slightly larger display than the current model, replacing the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 15 Pro with a bigger one at likely around 6.3 inches.

It is said that the iPhone 16 Pro Max will offer a larger display of 6.9 inches as opposed to the smaller 6.7-inch screen on the current model, which is called the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Assuming these predictions are accurate, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be even larger than any previous model of iPhone released by Apple and the first shift in screen sizes since the iPhone 12 Pro Series in 2020.

New Capture Button

All iPhone 16 models will have a new Capture button for the camera, located on the right side where U.S. iPhones currently place an mmWave 5G antenna. The button is expected to be touch-sensitive, allowing users to swipe for zoom and adjust focus with varying pressure levels.

Camera Upgrades

The iPhone 16 Pro, meanwhile, is tipped to feature the same 5x zoom tetraprism camera found on iPhone 15 Pro. There are likely to be new Sony camera sensors included on it as well, and a 48 MP ultra-wide camera will add to the current 12MP sensor inside the iPhone 15 Pro.

Apple Intelligence for All

The next iPhone 16 lineup, redesigned from the ground up for better ergonomics and with upgraded hardware that brings compatibility to Apple Intelligence, a new AI suite that until now has been limited exclusively to iPhone 15 Pro models.

Improved Battery and Faster Charging

The iPhone 16 lineup is also expected to pack bigger batteries than their respective iPhone 15 models. Take the iPhone 16, for example – it is anticipated to sport a battery that has a capacity of 3,561 mAh which is an increase of approximately 6.3% compared to its predecessor. Another rumor says the largest battery will be 4,676 mAh on the iPhone 16 Pro Max up by a small amount of +5.7%. The iPhone 16 could also get faster charging, which previous rumors have claimed will offer support for up to 20W MagSafe and 40W wired charging.

FAQs

When will the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro be released?

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are set to launch in September 2024.

What new features are expected in the iPhone 16?

The iPhone 16 is expected to feature larger displays, a new Capture button, enhanced camera capabilities, support for Apple Intelligence, and improved battery life with faster charging speeds.