Though Apple only launched the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro recently, rumors have already begun about the iPhone 16 lineup coming in 2024. It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. iPhone 16 is the inevitable successor to the iPhone 15.
When Will the iPhone 16 Be Released?
Apple follows a fairly stable timeline with its smartphone releases, basically guaranteeing a new one each year. The newest iPhone came out last year, so the iPhone 16 is scheduled next.
There will probably be several models, like in previous years: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, and maybe even an iPhone 16 Ultra.
iPhone 16 Launch Date
The iPhone 16 model is expected to arrive around September 2024, and they will follow the 2023 iPhone 15 models.
iPhone 16 Price Rumors
The iPhone Ultra, which might be the top-of-the-line iPhone 16 model, could sit at well over $1100, which means the rest of the lineup would fall somewhere below that.
For reference, the iPhone 15 ranges from $799 for the most basic model to $1199 for the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Pre-Order Information
You’ll be able to order the iPhone 16 from Apple’s website shortly after the phones are announced.
iPhone 16 Specs & Features
Ross Young, a well-known display analyst and Apple leaker, says The iPhone 16 Pro will reportedly have a 6.3-inch display while the iPhone 16 Pro Max will pack a 6.9-inch panel. (the iPhone 15/14 Pro and Pro Max have 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays). As for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, we’ll have to wait for more information on their screen sizes, because Young hasn’t yet indicated if they will also have larger displays.
The 2024 iPhones might include in-display Face ID, which could change the way the whole front of the device looks. If this rumor from The Elec ends up true, the iPhone Pro models might have just the front-facing camera cutout:
Apple is expected to apply the ‘Under Panel Face ID’ function that hides Face ID under the screen from next year’s iPhone 16 series Pro lineup.
Frequent Apple leaker and reporter, Ming-Chi Kuo, predicted this same rumor as early as April 2022.
However, trusted leaker, Ross Young, thinks that due to sensor issues, under-panel Face ID will be pushed to at least 2025 and therefore arrive with the iPhone 17 Pro. If he’s right, the 2024 phones will undoubtedly follow the iPhone 15 series regarding the overall design (i.e., all models will have the Dynamic Island cutout).
A periscope camera lens is expected to make its way into this phone, which means better zoom capabilities. Kuo reported in early 2023 that his survey “indicates only one/highest-end new iPhone 16 model in 2H24 will have the periscope camera.” There’s a good chance this rumor is referring to the iPhone Ultra.
Like the iPhone 12, the iPhone 16 is rumored to have a vertical camera arrangement. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max phones are also expected to have a 48MP ultra wide-angle lens (the iPhone 15/14 Pro models use a 12MP ultra wide-angle lens).
The iPhone 15 Pro has four storage options ranging from 128 GB to TB. We don’t foresee a 2 TB model yet, so we think those will remain the same with iPhone 16. While we could see Apple stop the lowest option and instead start off with 256 GB, we think it’s still unlikely.
Apple has used Qualcomm modem chips in their phones for years, but 2024 might be when Apple switches to using its own modem chip. It’s unclear what, if any, benefit this would provide to the buyer.
The iPhone 16 Pro models will also reportedly support Wi-Fi 7 (current models support WiFi 6E). Wi-Fi 7 should offer zippy transfer speeds that exceed 40 Gbps, quadrupling what WiFi 6E can do.
iOS 18 will be the operating system that ships with the iPhone 16.
