After a year of rumors, there are more than two dozen specific additions and improvements for the iPhone 16 Pro models later this year.
Below, we outline the projected modifications to the iPhone 16 Pro versions compared to their predecessors, based on reputable sources previously reported. This post will be updated as rumors arise in the coming months.
iPhone Displays
The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models are rumored to have bigger displays, making the 16 Pro Max the largest iPhone ever. Also improved OLED technology in store
| iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| 6.1- or 6.7-inch display | A18 Pro chip (TSMC's "N3E" enhanced 3nm process) |
| New thermal design with graphene heatsink and metal battery casing |
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iPhone’s Chip, Thermals, and Connectivity
The iPhone 16 Pro variants are expected to include enhanced processing power, thermal management, and networking. More powerful “A18 Pro” chip, advanced thermal designs, and improved connectivity options, including the latest Wi-Fi standards, are expected to improve the iPhone’s basic characteristics.
| iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| A17 Pro chip (TSMC’s “N3B” 3nm process) | 6.3- or 6.9-inch display |
| Thermal design with copper heatsink and black foil battery casing | More efficient OLED display with brighter micro-lens technology |
| Snapdragon X70 5G modem | Snapdragon X75 5G modem |
| Wi-Fi 6E connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 connectivity |
Cameras
The iPhone 16 Pro models will feature camera improvements, including a larger main camera sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra wide camera sensor, and a dedicated hardware button for photography and videography on the side.
| iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
“Capture Button” to trigger photography and videography features | |
| 1/1.28-inch main camera sensor | iPhone 16 Pro Max: 1/1.14-inch main camera sensor (12% larger) |
| Sony IMX-803 main camera sensor | iPhone 16 Pro Max: Sony IMX-903 main camera sensor with stacked design for better performance, a 14-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) for high-quality image data conversion, and Digital Gain Control (DCG) for better dynamic range and noise control |
| 7P main camera lens | 8P main camera lens |
| iPhone 15 Pro: Telephoto camera with second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization iPhone 15 Pro Max: Telephoto camera with larger sensor, folded tetraprism design, optical image stabilization, and autofocus 3D sensor-shift module | Telephoto camera with larger sensor, folded tetraprism design, optical image stabilization, and autofocus 3D sensor-shift module |
| iPhone 15 Pro: 77mm maximum focal length iPhone 15 Pro Max: 120mm maximum focal length | iPhone 16 Pro: 120mm maximum focal length iPhone 16 Pro Max: “Super” telephoto camera with focal length above 300mm |
| iPhone 15 Pro: 0.5x, 1x, 2x, and 3x optical zoom iPhone 15 Pro Max: 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3x, and 5x optical zoom (5x on Pro Max only) | 0.5x, 1x, 2x, and 5x optical zoom |
| 4P telephoto camera lens | 5P telephoto camera lens |
| 12-megapixel ultra wide camera | 48-megapixel ultra wide camera |
| 5P ultra wide camera lens | 6P ultra wide camera lens |
Batteries and Charging
The iPhone 16 Pro models may have upgrades in battery technology, including larger, denser cells and faster charging.
Other Features and Changes
The iPhone 16 Pro models may have upgrades in battery technology, including larger, denser cells and faster charging. Several Apple devices are likely to acquire AI-based features via software upgrades later this year, but the iPhone 16 Pro versions are expected to include exclusive capabilities including an enhanced microphone.
Dimensions
Both iPhone 16 Pro variants are expected to increase in height and width to accommodate larger displays, but not in depth.
