Apple has unveiled its flagship iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, signaling a bold step forward in the lineup.
Early disclosures suggest the display sizes have grown, moving from 6.1 and 6.7 inches to 6.3 and 6.9 inches respectively. Apple describes these as the largest screens they’ve ever offered, with slimmer bezels that give the devices a more expansive look and feel.
The main camera remains a 48‑megapixel module, paired with a 48‑megapixel ultra‑wide lens, echoing the configuration seen in the iPhone 15 Pro. A 12‑megapixel periscope telephoto lens provides five‑times optical zoom, expanding the optical reach for distant subjects. The camera system also gains the ability to shoot slow‑motion video in 4K at 120 frames per second, and a new dedicated touch button below the power switch allows quick access to camera controls. The iPhone 16 Pro family continues to emphasize high‑quality captures across lighting conditions.
Powering the new models is the top‑tier 3‑nm Apple A18 Pro chip, featuring a 6‑core CPU and a 4‑core GPU. Apple asserts a noticeable uplift in performance, with roughly a 15% boost over the A17 Pro found in the previous year’s iPhone 15 Pro, delivering snappier app launches, smoother multitasking, and enhanced graphics for demanding titles.
Available in four finishes, including the new Desert Titanium, the iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 and the iPhone 16 Pro Max at $1199. Availability is slated to begin on September 20. The baseline configurations include 128 GB for the Pro and 256 GB for the Pro Max, with other storage tiers offered as options.
The announcement highlights a continued focus on premium materials, refined industrial design, and camera versatility, reinforcing Apple’s commitment to evolving the user experience through hardware refinements and software enhancements that take advantage of the new hardware stack.
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