Apple ‘Glowtime’ Event: Apple is likely going to unveil its upcoming iPhone 16 series comprising the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max on September 9 at the “It’s Glowtime” event. Ahead of its launch, a lot of information about the four models has surfaced online, including their price and specifications. As expected, the price is not going to be budget-friendly, so if you are wondering whether it will be worth it to upgrade your old iPhone to iPhone 16 or not, then we might be able to help you.
Here’s a compilation of what we know about the iPhone 16, and the iPhone 16 Plus. You might be able to make an informed call about upgrading to the iPhone 16 series after reading these.
Apple’s iPhone 16 Event: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus Price (Expected)
The report suggests that the iPhone 16 could be priced around $799 (approximately Rs 66,300), while the iPhone 16 Plus might start at $899 (about Rs 74,600).
To give a better understanding of the pricing, the iPhone 15 was priced at $799 upon launch, and the iPhone 15 Plus was priced at $899. So, price is largely going to be the same.
Apple’s iPhone 16 Event: iPhone 16 Design, Specifications (Expected)
The upcoming iPhone 16 is expected to have a 6.1-inch screen similar to the previous model, with a 60 Hz refresh rate. It will likely be powered by the new Apple A18 chipset, offering better performance and improved AI capabilities. The phone may come with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. There are also rumours that Apple will redesign the iPhone 16 to reduce the size of the camera bump by changing the camera module. It might be available in seven colours: Black, Green, Pink, Blue, White, Purple, and Yellow.
In terms of cameras, the iPhone 16 is rumoured to include a dual-camera setup similar to the iPhone 15. It may feature a 48-megapixel main camera with an f/1.6 aperture, paired with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens with an f/2.2 aperture for better low-light performance. The front camera could be a 12-megapixel sensor, and the iPhone 16 might support macro photography for the first time.
For battery life, the iPhone 16 is expected to have a 3,561mAh battery, an upgrade from the 3,349mAh battery in the iPhone 15. Additionally, Apple might introduce a new action button to replace the mute switch, allowing for customisable shortcuts, and a new capture button could also be added to the iPhone 16.
Apple’s iPhone 16 Event: iPhone 16 Plus Design, Specifications (Expected)
The upcoming iPhone 16 Plus is likely to feature a 6.7-inch display, similar to its predecessor, with a 60 Hz refresh rate. Like the iPhone 16, it is expected to run on the Apple A18 chipset for better performance and AI capabilities. It should come with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The iPhone 16 Plus is also expected to be available in seven colours: Black, Green, Pink, Blue, White, Purple, and Yellow.
In terms of cameras, the iPhone 16 Plus will probably have a similar setup to the iPhone 16, with a dual-camera system. This will include a 48-megapixel main camera with an f/1.6 aperture and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens with an f/2.2 aperture for better low-light shots. The front camera is likely to be a 12-megapixel sensor, and the iPhone 16 Plus should also support macro photography.
For the battery, there are rumours that Apple might reduce its size slightly. The iPhone 16 Plus is expected to have a 4,006mAh battery, compared to the 4,383mAh battery in the iPhone 15 Plus.
Additionally, Apple might introduce a new action button to replace the mute switch and possibly a new capture button on the iPhone 16 Plus.