Apple's highly anticipated
iPhone 16 lineup is expected to be unveiled in September, and leaks suggest it will offer some exciting upgrades over its predecessor, the
iPhone 15. While major design changes seem unlikely, there are rumors of a new button dedicated to photography and a slightly larger screen for the Pro model.
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| iPhone 16 Pro CAD Renders |
New "Capture Button" for Enhanced Photo Control:
Leaked CAD renders obtained by
91mobiles reveal a new button on the iPhone 16 Pro's right side, positioned below the power button. This rumored "
Capture Button" is expected to have capacitive touch functionality, allowing users to adjust focus and zoom levels while also serving as a shutter release for photos and videos. Additionally, reports suggest a slight increase in size for the existing Action Button.
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| Capture Button |
Slightly Larger Phone with Potentially Bigger Display:
The leaked dimensions for the iPhone 16 Pro indicate a slightly larger phone overall compared to the iPhone 15 Pro. At 149.6 x 71.4 x 8.4mm, the 16 Pro is expected to be taller, wider, and thicker than its predecessor. However, some sources speculate that the display size might be closer to 6.3 inches due to thinner bezels, which would be a more significant upgrade.
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| iPhone 16 Pro Display |
Familiar Camera Bump Design with Potential Telephoto Lens Improvement:
The camera bump on the iPhone 16 Pro is likely to retain the design introduced with the iPhone 11 Pro series in 2019. Recent leaks suggesting a more drastic camera bump redesign may be inaccurate. The phone is expected to house a triple-lens camera system alongside a LiDAR scanner, microphone, and flash.
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| Camera Bump Design |
More importantly, rumors suggest the iPhone 16 Pro could inherit the 5x tetraprism telephoto camera from its bigger sibling, the iPhone 16 Pro Max. This would be a notable upgrade over the iPhone 15 Pro's 3x telephoto lens, potentially thanks to the slightly larger internal space in the new design.
Other Expected Upgrades and Release Timeline:
Apple might also equip the iPhone 16 Pro with a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera, exclusive to the Pro models.
New color options and a larger 3,355mAh battery are also possibilities.
While official details are scarce, reliable analysts suggest Apple might unveil the iPhone 16 series alongside a redesigned Apple Watch Series 10, potentially called "
Apple Watch X," at its September event. The affordable
iPhone SE's fourth generation might also be launched next year, although a surprise reveal at the fall event remains a possibility.
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