The iPhone 16 Pro, the much awaited one, is likely to be announced by Apple in the first week of September 2024, together with the other new iPhone models. Consequently, the previous pattern of release makes the industry experts to forecast the potential reveal dates of September 3, 4, 10, or 11, with the new models being on sale about a week after.

The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to be priced at $999 / £999 / AU$1,849 at the starting point. This is the probable extension of the previous project, the iPhone 15 Pro. But, with the increase of production costs and possible new camera technology, the price might be more expensive.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max costs Apple $558 to manufacture, which is a 12% increase from the production cost of the iPhone 14 Pro Max, as stated in the report. The rising costs could possibly be shown in the iPhone 16 Pro pricing.

Design and Display Innovations

The iPhone 16 Pro will be bringing the new design and display improvements, which are meant to be amazing. A massive shift is one of the most important changes that has been noticeable, the larger 6 being one of them. The 3-inch screen is a further upgrade than the 6-inch screen of the iPhone 15 Pro. 1-inch display. This size growth will make the vehicle taller and it will be narrower with an aspect ratio of 19. 6:9, as a percentage, is more significant than the last 19. 5:9. The dimensions coincide with Ross Young's leaks and predictions about the serial Apple.

Apart from the other important display upgrade, the inclusion of the Multi-Lens Array (MLA) AMOLED technology is another remarkable display enhancer that is capable of producing the brightest screen that has been ever witnessed on an iPhone. This technology is already being used by Samsung in its flagship phones and by LG in its top-class OLED TVs.

Besides that, it is also revealed that the iPhone 16 Pro will be hiding its Face ID components under the display, a feature that is the best-in-class in some of the best Android phones with under-display fingerprint scanners.

Apple is likely to stick to the titanium frame, USB-C port, and Action button that they have used for the iPhone 15 Pro already. Besides, all the buttons on the iPhone 16 models might be capacitive, solid-state buttons, which would be a part of Apple's internal "Project Bongo. "The new "Capture" button, expected to be dedicated to video recording and other camera-related functions, is also part of the changes.

Camera and Performance Upgrades

The iOS 16 Pro camera system is supposed to get a lot of improvements, especially in the telephoto and ultra-wide lenses. The telephoto camera is anticipated to come with a 12MP, f/2. 8 periscope lens with 5x optical zoom, a feature similar to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. This means a big step up from the iPhone 15 Pro's 3x optical zoom capability.

The ultra-wide camera might take a next step with a new 48MP, which will be a significant jump from the current 12MP sensor. This upgrade is supposed to increase the performance in low-light situations and the general quality of the images. The main and the front-facing camera are probably going to be the same except for the possible minor changes in the sensor sizes.

The A18 Pro chipset, which will possibly be the power source of the iPhone 16 Pro, is likely to have 8GB of RAM. This new chip is supposed to make Wi-Fi 7 and a 5G modem, thus, faster data and better connectivity will be enabled. The storage options could be raised up to 2TB, meaning the new iPhone would have a double of the current maximum capacity, which could be done by the possible advancement of the memory technology which would be cheaper and more space efficient.

The software of iPhone 16 Pro is rumored to be launching with iOS 18 which is expected to be the "biggest" update in iPhone history that will be focusing on AI-driven features. The special A18 Pro's improved Neural Engine will be the main reason for these technological advancements, which will allow more complex AI tasks to be performed on the phone.

Specifications (rumored) :

• Display: 6.3-inch MLA AMOLED, 20% brighter screen (up to 1,200 nits SDR)

• Chipset: A18 Pro with 8GB RAM. Storage: Up to 2TB

• Camera: Main: 48MP, f/1.8. Ultra-wide: 48MP

• Telephoto: 12MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom (periscope lens)

• Front: 12MP, f/1.9

• Design: Titanium frame, USB-C port, capacitive buttons, including new "Capture" button

• Software: iOS 18 with advanced AI features

• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, new 5G modem

The iPhone 16 Pro is seemingly becoming a large upgrade compared to its forerunner, via advancements in the design, display technology, camera capabilities, and performance. Apple lovers and new technology users are anticipating the official announcement of the iPhone 16 in September 2024.