iPhone 16 series price and key specs leaked; all models to support Apple Intelligence

Apple's iPhone 16 series of smartphones is set to launch globally soon and consists of four models – the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. While Apple does not reveal details about yet-to-be-released products, the upcoming smartphone lineup has been leaked several times. This year, all four iPhone models are expected to launch with support for Apple Intelligence features, while the “Plus” variant is expected to have a smaller battery compared to its predecessor.

iPhone 16 series price (leaked)

According to details shared by Apple Hub in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the standard iPhone 16 will cost $799 (roughly Rs. 67,100) for the base model with 128GB storage. Prices for the larger iPhone 16 Plus are expected to start at $899 (roughly Rs. 75,500).

The iPhone 16 Pro will cost $1,099 (roughly Rs. 92,300) for the 256GB storage configuration, while the top-of-the-line iPhone 16 Pro Max will cost $1,199 (roughly Rs. 100,700) for the same amount of built-in storage. The standard models will also be available in 256GB and 512GB configurations, while the Pro models will be sold in 512GB and 1TB variants, according to the post on X.

iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus specifications (leaked)

Both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will feature Apple's alleged A18 chipset, according to the latest leak. They are also expected to come with 8GB of RAM, as they will support Apple Intelligence features that are limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, according to the post.

The standard model is said to have a 6.1-inch display with a 60Hz refresh rate, while the Plus model will have a 6.7-inch screen. As for the display, not much seems to have changed compared to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Likewise, the phones are expected to support 2x optical zoom on the main camera and come with support for Wi-Fi 6E connectivity.

Apple is expected to equip the iPhone 16 with a larger 3,561mAh battery (teardowns of the iPhone 15 have revealed that it has a capacity of 3,349mAh), while the larger iPhone 16 Plus could come with a much smaller 4,006mAh battery than its predecessor, which came with a 4,383mAh battery.

iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max – technical specifications (leaked)

The alleged iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will come with 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays respectively, representing a small increase in screen size of 0.2 inches. A recent report also suggests that the Pro Max model will feature the thinnest display bezels in the industry. Both of Apple's upcoming Pro models are said to come with the company's A18 Pro chipset and the handsets will support Apple Intelligence features.

Unlike the standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models, Apple's premium models will come with a higher-resolution 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, according to the post on X. Both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are said to offer 5x optical zoom, suggesting the company has equipped them with its “tetraprism” periscope lens.

This year, Apple is expected to improve the battery capacities of both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The former is expected to come with a 3,355mAh battery, while the larger model could have a 4,676mAh battery. For comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max launched last year with 3,290mAh and 4,441mAh batteries, respectively.