Apple has announced iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus Equipped with the powerful A18 chip and, as a design novelty, Camera Control is introduced, providing unprecedented ways to interact with the camera system.
The photographic section includes a 48 MPx Fusion camera with two-times telephoto option, which works as two cameras in one, as well as a new ultra-wide angle for taking macro photos.
The new A18 chip increases performance and efficiency several times to power the most demanding triple A games and improve autonomy.
Note that iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are custom designed for Apple Intelligence, an easy-to-use intelligence system that understands personal context to manage functionality while protecting privacy. Both models will be available in five colors: black, white, pink, teal, and ultramarine blue. Pre-orders begin Friday, September 13, and models will be available Friday, September 20.
Design and capabilities
They have a glass back, designed to be both water and dust resistant; as well as the latest generation Ceramic Shield, with an advanced formulation that is 50% stronger than the first generation, and twice as impact resistant as any glass in a smartphone.
They adopt a larger battery size that improves heat dissipation and makes it easier to repair. The new internal design and advanced consumption management brought by iOS 18 optimize and extend battery life. Available in 6.1 and 6.7-inch sizes, the Super Retina XDR display with OLED technology and Dynamic Island provides an optimal viewing experience.
They have the action button, which gives direct access to different functions such as opening the camera, flashlight or controls, putting the phone on sound or mute, identifying songs, activating voice memos, focus mode, accessibility features such as translation and Lupa, among others.
Camera Control
Camera control is an innovative feature resulting from the integration between hardware and software, configured as a touch button with a high-precision pressure sensor that recognizes soft presses, and with a capacitive sensor that allows tactile interaction. This makes it easy to open the camera, take a photo or record a video immediately. The new camera preview helps you frame the image and adjust options such as zoom, exposure and depth of field.
Visual intelligence features have been developed to obtain information about objects and places. Next year, users in countries and regions where Apple Intelligence is available will be able to press and hold the camera control to see restaurant hours and ratings, add calendar events from billboards or brochures, instantly identify dog breeds and more. It will also provide access to third-party tools with specific knowledge. This way, you can search for a place on Google where a specific item is sold or solve problems with the help of ChatGPT.
Camera System
The camera system is configured with a 48 MPX Fusion camera that offers a telephoto option of two magnifications of optical quality, which is like having two cameras in one, and allows you to get closer to the subject to frame the image. In addition to wide shots, the 12 MPX ultra-wide angle with autofocus allows you to take macro photos.
This camera lets in 2.6 times more light and allows you to take photos and record videos space Relive moments with stunning depth on Apple Vision Pro.
With Photo Styles, users can give their photos a personal touch by adjusting color, highlights, and shadows in real time. Styles analyze subtle nuances in skin tones, so you can customize the look in your images. Unlike filters, style settings apply to specific colors, not all at once. The selection of styles has been expanded and offers creative options to modify the aesthetics of a photo.
Regarding video, it is possible to record with spatial audio for an immersive experience when using AirPods, Apple Vision Pro or a surround sound system. Both iPhone models feature audio mixing, a feature based on advanced intelligence and machine learning (ML). With audio mixing, you can adjust the sound after recording to give prominence to the voices of people on the scene, make them look as if they were recorded in a professional studio, or bring voices to the foreground and ambient noise into the format. And powerful machine learning algorithms reduce unwanted noises such as wind noise to further improve audio quality.
A18 Chip Value
It is designed with second-generation three-nanometer technology that optimizes game graphics, boosts computational photography and Apple intelligence features. The new 16-core Neural Engine is optimized for large generative models and processes machine learning models twice as fast as the A16 Bionic chip.
Compared to the A16 Bionic chip, the 6-core CPU is 30% faster and offers greater energy efficiency, performing the same tasks with 30% less power. The 5-core GPU is up to 40% faster and 35% more efficient, making the iPhone a powerful pocket console. Both models feature support for triple A games, previously only available on the iPhone 15 Pro.
Security
The iPhone 16 range introduces interesting safety features. With Emergency SOS it is possible to connect to the nearest satellite to send and receive text messages, emojis and tapbacks via iMessage or SMS in areas without mobile coverage or Wi-Fi. The system also features live video, so users can share photos or videos in real time with emergency services.
Prices and availability
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will be available in ultramarine blue, teal, pink, white and black, with capacities of 128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB. The iPhone 16 is available from €959 and the iPhone 16 Plus from €1,109.
