iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 dummy models leaked in April give a clear look at the size differences that we can expect from the iPhone 16 lineup. The Pro models are a bit taller and wider, and the standard iPhone 16 models have a redesigned camera cutout that’s vertical instead of diagonal for the two-lens camera system of those iPhones.

There are few changes to the exterior camera design of the iPhone 16 Pro models, with Apple continuing to use a square camera bump that houses the three lenses.

The side left of the dummy models shows the Action Button across all four models, which is in line with rumors. The right side highlights the new Capture Button, which is flush with the side of the device rather than protruding like the volume and power buttons.

Comparison images featuring a dummy model next to an iPhone 15 Pro Max demonstrate just how much bigger the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

MagSafe

The MagSafe alignment magnets in the iPhone 16 models may be slimmer than before, cutting down on the size of the magnetic ring required for MagSafe-compatible cases.

Colors and Finish

The iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to come in black, white or silver, gray or “Natural Titanium,” and a new “Desert Titanium” color, which is a shade of gold. While some rumors have referred to the color as a rose gold, another rumor suggests that it will be a bronze shade, a third has called it a dark gold, and a fourth has provided a look at a more neutral color that doesn’t have hints of red. It’s possible all of the rumors are correct, as gold can look different in different lighting conditions.

Dummy models depicting the four color options surfaced in August. It is worth noting that the colors may look different depending on lighting, so this may not be an entirely accurate representation of what we can expect.

Another rumor suggests that Apple plans to use an improved process for finishing and coloring titanium, which will result in a glossier look than the brushed aluminum finish of the iPhone 15 Pro models. The glossy finish could look much more like the stainless steel that Apple used in prior years, but it will be more resistant to scratches.

The iPhone 16 Pro models may be the first to use Samsung’s high performance M14 OLED panel, which is designed to provide superior brightness and longevity. Rumors suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro models will have up to 1,200 nits of typical SDR brightness, up 20 percent over current models, and Samsung’s new display technology may be the reason why.

We’ve also heard rumors that the iPhone 16 models are expected to adopt new micro-lens OLED display technology for improved power brightness and reduced power consumption, which could bring an improvement in battery life, but it is not clear if this is a feature that is provided by the M14 panel from Samsung.

Apple is using Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology for the iPhone 16 Pro models, which is expected to result in slimmer bezel sizes. BRS allows for a more compact and efficient layout of the circuitry under the display, allowing for thinner bezels without impacting display performance.

Leaker “UniverseIce” claims that the iPhone 16 Pro will have the thinnest bezels of any smartphone, including the Samsung Galaxy S24. The 16 Pro is expected to have 1.2mm bezels, while the 16 Pro Max is expected to have 1.15mm bezels, an improvement over the 1.71/1.55mm bezels of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.

There could be some minor tweaks to the Face ID system in the iPhone 16 models, but it is not clear what might be different. An Apple supplier in England reportedly lost a supply deal with Apple because Apple has plans to “overhaul” Face ID with the launch of the iPhone 16.

The iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to have the same power, volume, and Action buttons as the iPhone 15 Pro models, with no design changes or updates. Apple is planning to add a new button, though, the “Capture Button.”

The Capture Button will be located on the same side of the iPhone as the Power button, in the space that is occupied by the 5G mmWave antenna in the United States.

With the addition of this button, the mmWave cutout will be relocated to the left side of the device, below the volume buttons. Like the rest of the iPhone 16 Pro buttons, the Capture Button will be mechanical rather than capacitive, but it will be able to respond to pressure and touch. There are several new capabilities:

• Lightly press on the button to autofocus while capturing an image or video.
• Press harder on the button to take a photo.
• Swipe left and right on the button to zoom in and out.
• There may also be a gesture for switching between photo mode and video mode, similar to how you can capture a video with a press and swipe in the iPhone camera app.

The Capture Button will be available on all four iPhone 16 models, and it will be used for taking photos and videos.

The upcoming button changes can be seen in CAD renders, with an added Capture Button on the right side of the device, which is flush with the side. The Action button is depicted as slightly larger, but it is not clear if that is a design option that Apple will stick with.