Apple, the American tech giant, has announced the launch date for its highly anticipated iPhone 16 series. This year’s “Apple Event” is scheduled for September 9th at 10 AM PST, which will be broadcast live from Apple Park. In Pakistan, the event will kick off at 10 PM local time. The event will be accessible on Apple’s website, Apple TV, and the company’s YouTube channel.
Why the Surprise Date?
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple rescheduled a typical meeting with retail store owners to September 12th, indicating that the company is keen on accelerating both the launch and sales of the new iPhones. Additionally, Forbes reports that Apple’s decision to move the event a day earlier may be to avoid conflicting with the first TV debate between U.S. presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on September 10th.
Expected Models and Features
This year’s event is expected to unveil four new iPhone models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Alongside these, Apple is also rumored to introduce a new series of Apple Ultra Watches and updated AirPods.
Screen Sizes
While the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus will maintain the same screen sizes as the 2023 models, the Pro models will feature slightly larger displays:
- iPhone 16: 6.1-inch display
- iPhone 16 Plus: 6.7-inch display
- iPhone 16 Pro: 6.3-inch display
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: 6.9-inch display
Battery Capacity
Forbes has suggested that the iPhone 16 series may come with a redesigned battery, either increasing its size or enhancing its capacity. The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to benefit the most from this upgrade, boasting improved thermal performance for extended battery life.
- iPhone 16: 3561 mAh
- iPhone 16 Plus: 4006 mAh
- iPhone 16 Pro: 3355 mAh
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4676 mAh
Display Features
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models are expected to feature a 120Hz refresh rate, with screen brightness reaching up to 3000 nits.
Camera and Other Specifications
The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models will come equipped with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 2x optical zoom. The Pro models, however, will feature a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens and be powered by the new A18 Pro chipset. The base variants will likely use the A17 chipset.
Charging and Battery Features
The iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to include a new “Capture Button” and continue to support USB Type-C charging, similar to the iPhone 15 series. Fast charging capabilities are also anticipated.
iPhone 16 Series Expected Pricing
The expected prices for the iPhone 16 series are as follows:
- iPhone 16: $799
- iPhone 16 Plus: $899
- iPhone 16 Pro: $1099
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: $1199
Apple’s long-time design leaker, Sonny Dickson, recently shared exclusive images on X (formerly Twitter), showcasing what is believed to be the retail models of the upcoming iPhone 16 series. These dummy units provide a close approximation of the actual devices.
According to these images, Apple may introduce a new “Bronze” color option for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, in addition to the usual Black, White, and Natural shades carried over from the iPhone 15 Pro series.