In September last year, Apple released the iPhone 15 series, although the series was criticized by many netizens in terms of performance, image, etc., and it was guilty of the old problem of "squeezing toothpaste", but friends who should buy it will still buy it.
In just over two months, the iPhone 16 series will be released. At present, the revelations about it on the Internet have been very comprehensive, and the color matching, design, price, configuration, function and other aspects have been exposed, and then I will briefly summarize it for everyone to see if it is worth changing this year, and whether it will squeeze toothpaste.
Released: Autumn Apple Feast
First, let's guess the date of the launch. According to the past rules, the new iPhone always meets us on a beautiful day in September. This year's forecast is September 12, and you may be able to pre-order as early as September 13, and at least some models will start shipping from September 20. Don't let yourself be left behind in the pre-order horde!
Selling Price: Steady to Rising?
There is no new information about the pricing of the iPhone 16 series at this time, so the most reasonable assumption is that it will be on par with the iPhone 15 series. That said, the iPhone 16 is expected to start at 5999 yuan, the iPhone 16 Plus at 6999 yuan, while the iPhone 16 Pro may start at 7999 yuan, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max may start at 9999 yuan.
Color: Choice of rainbow
The iPhone 16 Standard Edition and Plus have now revealed 7 colorways, adding white and purple to the previous 5 colors. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will use dual cameras, and the image Deco design is a bit similar to the iPhone 12, which is placed in a vertical row.
As for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, two new colors will be introduced – Desert Yellow and Cement Grey, which look similar to the space gray and rose gold that used to be.
Design
The iPhone 16 series is likely to continue with a pill-shaped Dynamic Island design. Interestingly, Apple may have found the secret weapon of hiding some of the Face ID sensors under the screen, which means that the Pro model's camera cutout is likely to be smaller and more discreet.
iPhone16 and iPhone16plus series, the bezel is still made of metal, the screen is still 6.1 inches, don't count on the 120Hz high refresh rate, the peak brightness is also about the same as iPhone15, and the resolution is even almost the same as iPhone13.
The Pro model is still made of titanium, and the middle frame is expected to return to a glossy design. At the same time, the screen size has also increased to 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, and the bezel width has been reduced to 1.2mm and 1.15mm, respectively, and the overall body has become larger than the previous generation.
Physical shutter button: a new experience for taking pictures
The iPhone 16 series may add a physical shutter button to make your photo experience more intuitive and convenient. This small button not only adjusts the focus, but also controls the zoom and captures the moment with one click.
Hardware and features: Performance upgrades
This time, in terms of core configuration, the iPhone 16 series is equipped with 8GB of RAM, which can well improve the smoothness of the whole machine and the ability to retain in the background.
In terms of chips, the Pro version of the model will be a new generation of A18 Pro chips, but the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are not sure whether they will be equipped with the A17 Pro chip, after all, this chip is a bit "overturned" in terms of power consumption, and it is possible to specially design an A17 standard version chip for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.
Connectivity & Battery: Faster and longer-lasting
Recently, it was revealed that the iPhone 16 Pro series will feature a new battery design with a slight increase in capacity. This new battery is expected to be easier to replace to comply with the new EU regulations.
Do you think this year's iPhone 16 series is a toothpaste?
Vocabulary analysis
- Pill-shaped Dynamic Island: refers to the specially shaped display area on the iPhone screen, which is used to display time, signal and other information.
- Periscope telephoto lens: A camera design that allows for farther optical zoom without sacrificing image quality.
- A-series processors: Apple's self-designed mobile phone processors, each generation of iPhones will be equipped with the latest A-series chips.
- Snapdragon X75 5G modem: A 5G network chip manufactured by Qualcomm to provide fast network connectivity.
- Wi-Fi 6E/7: The latest wireless networking standard that provides faster speeds and better connection stability.
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