Revolutionary Enhancements Await in the iPhone 16 Series: Unveiling 5 Game-Changing Upgrades for 2024

Although the release of the iPhone 16 series is approximately ten months away, it is important to note that numerous developments may occur before the launch. Nevertheless, there are five enhancements that are highly probable to be incorporated into the iPhone 16 models.

Bigger Trendy Screen

According to display analyst Ross Young and a prominent Weibo leaker, it is highly likely that Apple will increase the screen sizes of the iPhone 16 Pro models. The current 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays are expected to be upgraded to 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, respectively. This information aligns with leaked details shared by the Apple blog MacRumors, reinforcing the credibility of these reports.

However, Young predicts that the base models of the iPhone 17 series will not follow this change. The more affordable versions of the iPhone 16 will likely retain the 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch panel sizes.

The A18 and A18 Pro will bring significant enhancements.

Moving on to the upcoming A18 and A18 Pro processors, they are anticipated to introduce significant improvements. Apple had introduced its first 3nm-based processor with the iPhone 15 Pro series. While the A17 Pro showed slight advancements in the CPU and a redesigned GPU, the A18 chip is expected to undergo a process change that could result in enhancements in power efficiency, heat management, and overall CPU performance.

iPhone 16 Pro to Feature 5x Optical Zoom Capability

According to Jeff Pu, a tech analyst at Haitong International Securities in Hong Kong, Apple is expected to develop two variations of the A18 chip for their upcoming devices: a base model and a Pro version specifically designed for the Pro phones.

The details regarding the specific changes in specifications are currently unclear. However, Pu suggests that Apple will transition from using the N3E manufacturing process to N3B. The N3B process offers better performance capabilities compared to N3E, despite having fewer EUV layers and lower transistor density. Pu even goes as far as describing the A17 Pro as essentially an A16 Bionic with overheating issues.

Moving on to camera enhancements, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple introduced an exclusive lens featuring 5x optical zoom. Earlier reports from The Elec indicate that Apple plans to incorporate a periscope lens in both Pro models. Due to the increased display size of the iPhone 16 Pro series, it is believed that Apple will be able to incorporate a tetra prism lens in both models, which will be a significant improvement. However, it's important to note that Pro Max owners will not experience a "new" feature since the previous version already included a periscope lens.

Tech analyst Jeff Pu predicts that Apple will enhance the Ultra Wide lens on the iPhone 16 Pro models, equipping it with an impressive 48MP resolution. This upgrade means that users will be able to capture images in RAW format with exceptional detail. Additionally, standard shots are expected to have a resolution of 24MP, which aligns with the current capabilities of the main camera on the iPhone 15.

Integrated Generative AI to Power the iPhone 16

Another notable feature expected in the iPhone 16 is the integration of built-in Generative AI. While there has been considerable speculation about this feature in recent weeks, the extent to which it will be incorporated into iOS 18 and exclusively available on the iPhone 16 models remains uncertain.

According to Pu, Apple is actively developing several hundred AI servers in 2023, with plans to expand further in the following year. By leveraging a combination of cloud-based AI and on-device data processing, Apple aims to introduce generative AI capabilities to the iPhone and iPad by late 2024.

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg also supports the notion that generative AI will be a prominent feature in the significant update. However, it is anticipated that the rollout of this feature will occur towards the end of next year, rather than in September.