Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16
6.1-inch OLED display
Super Retina XDR with Dynamic Island
2556 x 1179 at 460 ppi
A18 chip
6-core CPU and 5-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine
Dual rear camera system
48MP Fusion main and 12MP Ultra Wide
2x optical-quality telephoto option
Built-in rechargeable battery
Up to 22 hours video playback
Fast charge to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher
5G and Wi-Fi 7
5G sub-6 GHz and mmWave
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Thread
128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Dual eSIM listed in the U.S.
USB-C connector for charging and data
Timeline & Release Details
Apple iPhone 16 is listed as the 2024 model in the iPhone 16 lineup. The provided records show a September 2024 launch window, with pre-orders beginning on September 13 and availability starting on September 20, 2024.
- Model identifiers: A3081 / A3286 / A3288 / A3287.
- Launch price: US$799 starting price.
- Availability: September 20, 2024.
Body & Build
The provided support records list an aluminium design with a Ceramic Shield front and a colour-infused glass back. Apple’s specifications also mention a contoured-edge anodised aluminium band, textured matt glass back, and colour options that include black, white, pink, teal, and ultramarine.
- Dimensions: 71.6 mm wide, 147.6 mm high, and 7.80 mm deep.
- Weight: 170 grams.
- Resistance: IP68 under IEC standard 60529.
Display System
The source pages list a 6.1-inch all-screen Super Retina XDR OLED display with Dynamic Island. Resolution is given as 2556 by 1179 pixels at 460 ppi, with rounded corners and a viewable area smaller than the stated diagonal.
- Brightness: 1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HDR peak, and 2000 nits outdoor peak.
- Display features: True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, HDR, and fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.
- Contrast ratio: 2,000,000:1 typical.
Camera System
Apple lists a dual rear camera system with a 48MP Fusion main camera and a 12MP Ultra Wide camera. The rear system includes optical image stabilisation on the Fusion camera, autofocus on the Ultra Wide, macro photography support, and spatial photo and video capture.
- Rear cameras: 48MP Fusion main and 12MP Ultra Wide.
- Front camera: 12MP TrueDepth camera with autofocus.
- Video: 4K Dolby Vision recording and Cinematic mode are listed in the source pages.
Platform & Software
The provided records identify the A18 chip with a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine. Apple’s source pages also list iOS and describe Apple Intelligence integration.
- Operating system: iOS.
- Processor class: Apple A-series.
- Software notes: Apple Intelligence is listed in the source bundle.
Key Features & AI
Apple’s source pages list Action button customisation, Camera Control, satellite messaging and emergency features, and Apple Intelligence support. The records also note Face ID, Clean Up in Photos, and next-generation Photographic Styles.
- Satellite features: Emergency SOS, Messages, Roadside Assistance, and Find My via satellite are listed.
- Controls: Action button and Camera Control are both present in the source.
- Biometrics: Face ID is listed through the TrueDepth system.
Battery & Charging
The provided sources list a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery with fast charging up to 50% in around 30 minutes using a 20W adapter or higher. Wireless charging is listed through MagSafe and Qi2.
- Wired charging: USB-C connector with charging and data support.
- Wireless charging: MagSafe up to 25W and Qi2 up to 25W.
- Playback claims listed: Up to 22 hours video playback, up to 80 hours audio playback.
In the box
- iPhone 16
- USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)
- Documentation
Connectivity & Sensors
The provided records list dual eSIM in the United States, with a physical nano-SIM tray noted for some other regions. Connectivity details also include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Thread networking technology, and Apple’s second-generation Ultra Wideband chip.
- Cellular: 5G, including mmWave in the source band list.
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3.
- Sensors: Face ID, barometer, high dynamic range gyro, high-g accelerometer, proximity sensor, dual ambient light sensors, and magnetometer.
Apple iPhone 16 - Summary
Apple iPhone 16 is listed with the A18 chip, a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, dual rear cameras, USB-C, and 5G support. The provided sources also list IP68 resistance, Apple Intelligence, dual eSIM in the U.S., and launch pricing of US$799.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$799 |