The most awaited iPhone release is here. Apple announced on September 9 that they are releasing a new line of iPhone. The iPhone 15’s predecessor is here to assert its dominance in the mobile phone category. In this article, Digital Playground PH provides everything you need to know about the new iPhone series along with the new iOS 18 update.
iPhone 16 Series Release Date
The new iPhone 16 includes iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. These new iPhones are set to go on sale on September 20 in 58 countries including the U.S, U.K, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Türkiye and the UAE. Apple will then release the new iPhone models at 21 more countries including Macao and Vietnam, a week later stating that it will go on sale on September 27.
Flagship iPhones: iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
The new iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max features Apple Intelligence, a larger display size, new capabilities with pro camera features, graphics for gaming all because of the new A18 Pro chip. With the Apple Intelligence, Apple was able to build the easy-to-use personal intelligence system in which it understands personal context which is useful because it protects user privacy. Meanwhile, the camera control unlocks a fast and intuitive way to tap into visual intelligence and interact easily with the advanced camera system of the new iPhone 16 Pro line. Its camera features a new 48MP Fusion camera with a faster quad-pixel sensor that enables 4K 120fps video recording in Dolby Vision. These new Pro models from iPhone achieve the highest resolution and frame-rate combination ever that is available on iPhone/ It also carries a new 48MP ultra wide camera for higher resolution photos and includes macro; a 5x telephoto camera. The build of these new models are lightweight because of their durable titanium design. This is the thinnest border in any Apple product and they massively improved the batteries.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | Announced: 2024, September 09 Status: Coming soon. Expected release 2024, September 20 |
| Body | Dimensions: 163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in) Weight: 227 g (8.01 oz) Build: Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), titanium frame (grade 5) SIM: Nano-SIM and eSIM (International), Dual eSIM (USA), Dual SIM (China) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| Display | Type: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision Size: 6.9 inches (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1320 x 2868 pixels (~460 ppi density) Protection: Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) Always-On display |
| Platform | OS: iOS 18 Chipset: Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) CPU: Hexa-core (2×4.04 GHz + 4×2.X GHz) GPU: Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| Memory | Card slot: No Internal: 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM NVMe |
| Main Camera | Triple: 48 MP (wide), 12 MP (periscope telephoto), 48 MP (ultrawide), TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) Video: 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio |
| Selfie Camera | Single: 12 MP (wide), SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) Features: HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: No |
| Comms | WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, hotspot Bluetooth: 5.3 Positioning: GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC NFC: Yes Radio: No USB: USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Features | Sensors: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
| Battery | Type: Li-Ion, non-removable Charging: Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min, 25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China), 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wired |
| Misc | Colors: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium Models: A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297, iPhone17,3 Price: About 1450 EUR |
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | Announced: 2024, September 09 Status: Coming soon. Expected release 2024, September 20 |
| Body | Dimensions: 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.33 in) Weight: 199 g (7.02 oz) Build: Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), titanium frame (grade 5) SIM: Nano-SIM and eSIM (International), Dual eSIM (USA), Dual SIM (China) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| Display | Type: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision Size: 6.3 inches (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1206 x 2622 pixels (~460 ppi density) Protection: Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) Always-On display |
| Platform | OS: iOS 18 Chipset: Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) CPU: Hexa-core (2×4.04 GHz + 4×2.X GHz) GPU: Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| Memory | Card slot: No Internal: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM NVMe |
| Main Camera | Triple: 48 MP (wide), 12 MP (periscope telephoto), 48 MP (ultrawide), TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) Video: 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio |
| Selfie Camera | Single: 12 MP (wide), SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) Features: HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: No |
| Comms | WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, hotspot Bluetooth: 5.3 Positioning: GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC NFC: Yes Radio: No USB: USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Features | Sensors: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
| Battery | Type: Li-Ion, non-removable Charging: Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min, 25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China), 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wired |
| Misc | Colors: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium Models: A3293, A3083, A3292, A3294, iPhone17,2 Price: About 1200 EUR |
The new iOS 18 Update
Apple recently announced that they will also release the new iOS 18 on September 16. Meanwhile, the new Apple intelligence will be available as a free software update that can be seen in beta next month as part of the iOS 18.1, iPad 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. More features will be rolled out in the months to come. Here are the iPhones that are included on the new update:
- iPhone SE (second generation or later)
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
iOS 18: New Features
Apple announced that the biggest update with iOS 18 is the Apple Intelligence. Its features are going to be released in the coming months. More advanced features will not be available on older iPhones aside from the iPhone 15 Pro series. The rest of the iOS 18 features will be available on the mobile phones listed above. Here are some of the features that are expected from the new iPhone update:
- Password App: iPhone users can now safely store all their credentials in one place. It includes passwords and security alerts.
- Improved Messages App: The new iMessage experience is bringing the option to bold, italicize, underline, and strikethrough the text. Users will be able to add animations as well.
- Organized Photo Library: The photos app is getting a redesign. It will allow users to create and pin their own collections in the app.
- Personalized Home Screen Layout: iPhone users will get the option to rearrange their apps. Users can also change the appearance of the apps by tinting them with any other color as well as making the apps larger.
For a complete list of the newiOS 18 update, you may visit the Apple Official Website.
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