At the latest event, Apple unveiled the highly anticipated iPhone 16, showcasing its standout features such as a new camera management button and enhanced AI capabilities through Apple Intelligence support.
The iPhone 16 boasts a sleek design with a recycled aluminum body and intriguing new color options, including Ultramarine blue, Aqua green, Rosa, Bianco, and Nero. Additionally, the Ceramic Shield now offers 50% stronger resistance for improved display protection. The device features a display capable of reaching 2000 nits peak brightness under sunlight and dropping to 1 nit in dark conditions. Both the standard 6.1-inch and the 6.7-inch Plus models are available.
A new addition is the Camera Control feature, which is a multifunctional button enabling users to easily navigate the camera interface and make necessary adjustments such as zooming and adjusting depth of field. The device is powered by 8GB of RAM to support the seamless functioning of Apple Intelligence.
The iPhone 16’s main camera, called Fusion, boasts a 48MP lens, offering high-resolution captures and 2x optical quality zoom without additional lenses. The secondary ultra-wide-angle lens ensures bright and focused shots. Furthermore, the device’s A18 chip delivers enhanced performance and energy efficiency, with a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, offering up to 30% faster single-core performance than its predecessor.
In terms of battery life, the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus offer 22 hours and 27 hours of video playback, respectively. Additionally, the new MagSafe charger enables faster wireless charging when used with a 30W or higher power supply.
The iPhone 16 is available for pre-order from September 13th and will officially launch on September 20th, with prices starting from $899.