All important details about the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro leaked: specifications, possible price and design revealed

Apple is all set to unveil the new iPhone 16 series globally on Monday, September 9. But rumors about the iPhone 16 specifications have been rife even before the release date and time were announced. While Apple has not confirmed the details yet, iPhone 16 leaks paint a realistic picture of what the lineup will look like. Rumors suggest that the iPhone 16 will follow tradition and add four devices to the lineup: iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max. But that's just a start, we have the whole list. Let's check out every rumor, leak, and teaser about the iPhone 16.

iPhone 16 specs: What will it bring?

Design: Let's start with the design of the upcoming lineup. The base models of the iPhone 16 are expected to change the look and replace the diagonal rear cameras with square modules. Apple has been designing the square modules since the iPhone 11. But now it might revamp the design language of the iPhone X. Rumors suggest that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will feature vertically stacked cameras housed in a capsule-shaped module.

However, the iPhone 16 Pro models will continue to feature the same triple camera configuration as the previous models. The iPhone 16 lineup is also expected to offer playful color options such as white, black, blue, green, and pink.

Advertisement: With the new lineup, Apple may be planning to introduce larger displays. The iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to have slightly larger screens than the existing iPhone 16 Pro models. Rumors suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro's screen size will expand from 6.1-inches to 6.3-inches. Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 Pro Max's size may increase from 6.7-inches to 6.9-inches. The iPhone 16 lineup is also expected to feature thinner bezels. The combination of large display and thin bezels is likely to improve the overall viewing experience. However, the large screen size makes the device difficult to use with one hand.

Processor: The iPhone 16 series will likely feature an A18 chip. All models in the series will also come with 8GB of RAM, which is required to support the new Apple Intelligence features. Previously, Apple made the base models and the Pro models with different chipsets. For example, the iPhone 15 has an A16 chipset and the iPhone 15 Pro Max has an A17 chip. That's over now. The new A18 represents faster performance and improved power efficiency. Rumors suggest that Apple is working on a graphene thermal system for the iPhone 16 lineup, with the Pro models possibly getting metal battery casings to prevent overheating. Additionally, Apple could consider offering the Pro models with up to 2TB of storage, but nothing is confirmed yet.

Battery: Not only the design, Apple is also looking forward to a change under the hood. According to the leaks and rumors, The iPhone 16 is said to have a larger 3,561mAh battery under the hood, while the iPhone 16 Plus could have a 4,006mAh battery. The Pro models, on the other hand, could get a larger battery. The iPhone 16 Pro will have a 3,577mAh battery, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max could have a 4,676mAh battery.

The iPhone 16 series is said to support 40W wired fast charging and 20W MagSafe charging to account for the longer charging time due to larger batteries. But nothing has been officially confirmed yet.

Camera: And last but not least, the camera gets even better with the iPhone 16. Apple is experimenting with an optical anti-reflective coating for its iPhone cameras. This technology is intended to improve photo quality by minimizing problems such as lens flare and ghosting. The coating, which is applied using an atomic layer deposition (ALD) system, not only protects the camera lens system from environmental damage but also maintains its ability to capture light effectively.

The iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to feature an improved 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera lens that will enable better low-light performance and 48-megapixel ProRAW photos in ultra-wide-angle mode. The iPhone 16 Pro Max could also feature a super-telephoto periscope camera that will significantly improve optical zoom capabilities. Both iPhone 16 Pro models could come with support for 5x optical zoom, which is currently limited to the iPhone 15 Pro Max smartphone only.

iPhone 16 series: How much will it cost?

The iPhone 16 series is expected to take center stage during the launch event. While we are still waiting to see it, the rumors and leaks have already predicted the price of the iPhone 16 series. According to Apple Hub, the upcoming iPhone will start at a price of $799. The Apple iPhone 16 is expected to start at $799 (approximately Rs. 67,100), while the iPhone 16 Plus could cost $899 (approximately Rs. 75,500). Coming to the Pro models, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro could cost $1,099 (approximately Rs. 92,300) for the 256GB variant, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max could start at $1,199 (approximately Rs. 1,00,700).

While these leaked prices are for the US market, the prices in India could be slightly higher than the global markets. For example, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro was launched at a price of Rs 134,900 and the Pro Max was priced at Rs 159,900. In India, the iPhone 15 launched at Rs 79,900 for the 128GB storage option, while the Plus model was available for Rs 89,900. The iPhone 16 and its Plus version could follow a similar pricing pattern, although the Pro models could see a slight price hike due to new features and higher production costs.