iPhone 16 Pro Rumor Recap: Larger Displays, Capture Button, 5G Advanced, and More

[MacRumors]

While the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are still around 11 months away from launching, there are already several rumors about the devices. Below, we have recapped new features and changes expected for the devices so far.

These are some of the key changes rumored for the iPhone 16 Pro models as of October 2023:

• Larger displays: The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be equipped with larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays, respectively, according to Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants. The devices are expected to have taller aspect ratios as part of this change. By comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, respectively.
• Capture Button: Apple plans to include a new "Capture Button" on all iPhone 16 models, according to pre-production information obtained by MacRumors. The button would be located below the power button, but its purpose is unknown. It has been speculated that it could be a dedicated shutter button for the camera.
• 48-megapixel Ultra Wide lens: The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature an upgraded 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera lens for higher-resolution photos with more detail when shooting in 0.5× mode, according to Jeff Pu, a tech analyst at Hong Kong investment firm Haitong International Securities.
• Wi-Fi 7 support: The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will also support Wi-Fi 7, according to Pu. This would enable the devices to send and receive data over the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands simultaneously, resulting in faster Wi-Fi speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connectivity. Wi-Fi 7 is expected to offer peak data transfer speeds of over 40 Gbps, a 4× increase over Wi-Fi 6E.
• A18 Pro chip: Apple's next-generation A18 Pro chip is expected to be manufactured with TSMC's second-generation 3nm process, known as N3E.
• 5G Advanced: iPhone 16 Pro models will be equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X75 modem for faster and more power efficient 5G connectivity, according to Pu. The modem supports the "5G Advanced" standard, which has been described as "the next phase of 5G" and an "evolution towards 6G."
• 5x optical zoom on Pro model: The iPhone 15 Pro Max's tetraprism lens system with 5x optical zoom will expand to both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 16 Pro models in September 2024. Additional details about the devices should surface over the coming months, so be sure to keep tabs on our iPhone 16 roundup for the latest information.

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[btrach144]

WiFi 7 is not coming to the next iPhone 16. I wish MR would realize that Apple has been slow to adopt WiFi and cellular standards.

WiFi 7 is likely to come in 2025 with the iPhone 17 but may arrive as late as 2026 for the iPhone 18.

 

[Alexander_im]

Somehow I’m excited for this one

 

[vegetassj4]

They forgot to mention the rumored Periscope Pro™ lens.

 

[BigDO]

iphone 15 so weak Apple already leaking the 16

 

[BradWI]

iphone 15 so weak Apple already leaking the 16

You must be new here

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

WiFi 7 is not coming to the next iPhone 16. I wish MR would realize that Apple has been slow to adopt WiFi and cellular standards.

WiFi 7 is likely to come in 2025 with the iPhone 17 but may arrive as late as 2026 for the iPhone 18.

Yes, about when the early adopters are buying Wifi 8-9+.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Not about time for 8K video capture yet?

48Megapixel cameras and 8K video easily go together. 8K TVs have been available for a few years now. Premium Samsung phones have been able to shoot 8K for a few years now. Since M1, Apple has been spinning how silicon can handle multiple streams of 8K video at the same time... so it seems a natural need for a handy way to shoot some of those streams of video for Silicon to "handle."

8K-capable iDevice camera begets 8K AppleTVs and more robust Mac hardware needs to actually edit multiple streams of 8K at the same time. It also leads to an 8K (or will that be 10K?) ASD II and perhaps 12K Pro Monitor with $4K monitor stand? Shareholders rejoice! 💰💰💰

I know, I know: "The chart" and "nobody can see..." and "99% don't want" and "until the entire Internet is sped up" and "until all video in the iTunes Store is available in 8K" and blah, blah, blah (all the same stuff we slung against Apple going 4K while they still clung to 1080p and going 1080p while they still clung to 720p, which immediately evaporates as soon as Apple chooses to make the leap).

Nevertheless, a video resolution upgrade is a very tangible upgrade (see 48mega-pixel camera) and higher resolution can drive people to want/need/believe they need to upgrade various other Apple hardware to take advantage of it, so there's lots of additional revenue potential in embracing 8K as the new peak resolution in Appleland. Last I checked, Apple likes revenue.

 

[citysnaps]

Makes sense. I'd purchase one on the upgraded wide-angle camera alone.

 

[bootswiththefur]

Guess i’ll be holding onto my dying 12 mini for yet another year. The 13, 14 and 15 pros were all just not worth it for me. That 48mp wide angle is calling me more than 5x zoom lol.

 

[Lunfai]

Does anyone feel like 6.7 is the perfect size, I'm not sure we need a 6.9... might as well start getting an iPad mini at that point.

 

[jz0309]

Nothing really exciting listed … seems like the usual iterative upgrade…
We’ll see if we get anything new over the next 9 months.
My 13PM is going strong, but ask me again in 9 months

 

[kirk.vino]

Can we start reducing the size of that Dynamic Island already? I think the 16 Pro will need some improvements in that area after 2 generations with it.

 

[zombierunner]

Larger prices

 

[klky]

I’m beginning to understand how iPhone mini users feel. The 6.1” display on my 14 Pro is about the limit of size and weight I’m willing and able to tolerate. If these display size rumours turn out to be true, I may need to buy a bunch of 15 Pros next year. It’s getting ridiculous now.

 

[murdoc2k]

I’m beginning to understand how iPhone mini users feel. The 6.1” display on my 14 Pro is about the limit of size and weight I’m willing and able to tolerate. If these display size rumours turn out to be true, I may need to buy a bunch of 15 Pros next year. It’s getting ridiculous now.

I think the display size increase comes from reduced bezels so the phone isn't getting physically larger.

 

[usmaak]

I would take it for the screen size increase. That’s one of the few things I miss about my old Note 20 Ultra, 6.9“ screen. Oh, and the better zoom, which definitely wasn’t enough to make me trade in my 14 PM.

 

[corinthos]

I can't wait until iPhone 22, when Apple rocks the world with a foldable phone.

 

[Lakersfan74]

Current form factor is getting long in the tooth. Basically the same since 11.

 

[unregbaron]

Every year I promise myself the Pro, next year I will make it happen!

 

[JPack]

Larger display is always attractive. Been stuck at 6.1 and 6.7 too long. We will probably get a stacked sensor update on the Pro/Max. If the regular models get 8GB RAM, that’s not bad either.

 

[David1964]

Does anyone feel like 6.7 is the perfect size, I'm not sure we need a 6.9... might as well start getting an iPad mini at that point.

There is a big difference between a Max iPhone screen size and an iPad mini due to the difference in aspect ratio.

 

[ccsicecoke]

Taller aspect ratio?

The current 21:9 ratio is already too tall!

When can we get a fatty one like the iPad nano 3rd gen?

 

[darngooddesign]

Do we really need a capture button when the volume buttons already do that?

 

[klky]

I think the display size increase comes from reduced bezels so the phone isn't getting physically larger.

The bezels on the 15 Pro are only 1.55mm thin!