There are still a few weeks to go until we see the new iPhone 16 series. However, until the main launch, the rumour mills are not stopping and new details are emerging every day, suggesting the possible specifications of the upcoming Apple iPhones. As per these speculations, this year’s iPhone 16 series will bring significant upgrades over its predecessor iPhone 15 including a bigger display, a more powerful processor, and more.

Notably, the iPhone 16 Pro series, which includes the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, successors to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, are said to bring major upgrades, including slimmer bezels, a powerful telescopic lens, and more, adding to the excitement around the series.

In a recent report posted on the Xa site by AppleHub – a site that tracks rumors and information about Apple products and is not affiliated with Apple Inc. – the report reveals a specs comparison of the iPhone 16 Pro series models vs the iPhone 15 Pro series models, giving us a good idea of ​​what we can expect. Let’s take a detailed look at the big upgrades coming to the new iPhone 16 Pro series.

iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro expected upgrade

The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to feature a 6.3-inch OLED display, which is larger than the 6.1-inch display on the iPhone 15 Pro. This display is expected to be brighter, increasing visibility in different lighting conditions. Additionally, the bezels are thinner at 1.2mm compared to 1.71mm on the iPhone 15 Pro, offering a more immersive viewing experience. The iPhone 16 Pro is also said to feature Apple’s latest A18 Pro chip, which offers better performance and efficiency than the A17 Pro chip in the iPhone 15 Pro.

The iPhone 16 Pro’s camera system will see a major upgrade, with a 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 5x telephoto lens, while the iPhone 15 Pro will have a 12-megapixel ultra-wide and a 3x telephoto lens. Apple is also expected to introduce a new dedicated capture button, making photography even more user-friendly.

The Pro series will also see improvements in connectivity and battery life, as the iPhone 16 Pro will support Wi-Fi 7, a 3,355 mAh battery, 40W fast wired charging and 20W MagSafe charging. At the same time, the iPhone 15 Pro has support for Wi-Fi 6E, it has a slightly smaller 3,274 mAh battery, 27W fast wired charging and 15W MagSafe charging.

However, despite these upgrades, according to Apple Hub, the starting price of the iPhone 15 Pro is expected to remain at $999 in the US and Rs 1,29,800 in India. However, there have also been reports that Apple may increase the price according to the production cost.

Expected upgrades to iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max

Meanwhile, the high-end iPhone 16 Pro Max is set to impress users with a 6.9-inch OLED display, which is bigger and brighter than the 6.7-inch display on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The bezels are also expected to be reduced from 1.55mm to 1.15mm, offering a more spacious display area.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is said to be powered by the new A18 Pro chip, which promises better performance than the A17 Pro chip found in the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The camera system on the iPhone 16 Pro Max is also said to be much improved, with a 48-megapixel ultra wide camera and a 5x telephoto lens compared to the 12-megapixel ultra wide on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

In terms of connectivity and battery life, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will support Wi-Fi 7, have a large 4,676 mAh battery, and feature 40W fast wired charging and 20W MagSafe charging. If this is true, it will be better than the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which features Wi-Fi 6E, a 4,422 mAh battery, 27W fast wired charging, and 15W MagSafe charging. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is also expected to have a starting price of $1,199 in the US and Rs 151,700 in India.