iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have the biggest display, fastest chipset, best battery life: Here’s what’s new
Of all the four iPhones launched at the Apple Glowtime event, the biggest upgrade comes in the iPhone 16 Pro model with a bigger display, faster chipset, and better battery life.
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At the global launch event, as expected, Apple announced four new iPhones: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. While the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus come with some hardware upgrades – with a new camera alignment, improved battery life, and a new camera capture – the biggest upgrades announced are for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max smartphones.
The Pro model has the “largest display ever on an iPhone”, while the Pro Max model now has a 6.9-inch display. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are also powered by the new A18 Pro chipset, which Apple claims is the “fastest chipset yet”. Apple hasn’t revealed specifications, but it also claims that the 16 Pro model will have the longest battery life ever, promising up to 33 hours on a single charge. In terms of camera too, the Pro model has received a significant upgrade, with the main camera this time being 48-megapixels.
Display and design of iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
The iPhone 16 Pro model features a new gold colour option and comes with the much-awaited camera control button. The button senses pressure and reacts differently depending on how hard you press it. You can also scroll on the button to zoom in and out.
The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch display, while the larger iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch screen, making it the largest display ever on an iPhone. Both models feature Super Retina XDR displays with Always-On and ProMotion technologies.
Apple also says that the Pro models are “built for durability”. The new iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max use a lightweight titanium design and next-generation Ceramic Shield, which, according to Apple, is twice as strong as any other smartphone glass. Additionally, addressing heating issues on the iPhones, Apple says it has improved thermals on the Pro models with a new mechanical architecture that enhances heat dissipation, apparently resulting in up to 20 percent better sustained performance.
New A18 Pro chip used in iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
Both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are powered by the new 3nm A18 Pro chipset. According to Apple, this new chip has a 6-core GPU that is 20 percent faster than the A17 Pro. With 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, the A18 Pro offers up to 15 percent faster processing speeds while consuming 20 percent less energy. It also features next-gen machine learning accelerators, increased USB 3 speeds, and support for ProRes video recording for improved performance and efficiency.
iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max will have a 48-megapixel main camera
The iPhone 16 Pro models come with an upgraded triple rear camera system. They now use a 48-megapixel Fusion Camera that features a second-generation quad-pixel sensor, enabling zero shutter lag in 48-megapixel ProRAW and HEIF photos. The cameras also support 4K120 video recording. Additionally, the models feature a new 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera with autofocus. Both Pro versions also include a 12-megapixel sensor with a 5x telephoto lens, offering a 120mm focal length for enhanced zoom capabilities. The iPhone 16 Pro models offer up to 10X optical zoom.
Battery life of iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple hasn’t revealed exact figures, but it claims the new iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will deliver the longest battery life ever, with up to 33 hours of video playback on a single charge. Apple says it has optimised the battery with a larger capacity and better power management.
iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max price in India
The price of iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max is interesting this time. The price of the Pro model is lower than last time. The iPhone 16 Pro has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 1,19,900, while the price of iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at Rs 1,44,900. The sale of the new iPhone will start from September 20.
