iPhone 16 Series Overview

General Introduction

Design: Aesthetically similar to iPhone 15s, new ultramarine color.
Screen Size:
- iPhone 16: 6.1 inch screen.
- iPhone 16 Plus: 6.7 inch screen, larger battery.
Durability: Upgraded ceramic shield, 50% stronger than first-gen.
Camera Arrangement: Changed from boxy to a straight line; designed for spatial video with Apple Vision Pro.
Camera Features:
- Ultra-wide camera now has autofocus.
- Action button introduced, offering various functionalities.
Camera Control Button: New dedicated button for camera controls, allows:
- Quick camera access.
- Visual intelligence feature (not yet live).
- Two-stage press for zoom and other settings.
Performance:
- New A18 chip: 30% faster CPU, 40% faster graphics, 100% faster machine learning.
- Improved thermal structure for better performance.
Apple Intelligence Features:
- Email summarization.
- Cleanup feature for photos.
- Reduce Interruptions Mode to manage notifications.
- Enhanced Siri capabilities coming later in the year.
Conclusion for iPhone 16/Plus: Decent upgrade, but nothing revolutionary. Same 60Hz refresh rate as iPhone 15.

Design: New desert titanium color, slimmer borders.
Screen Size:
- Pro: 6.1 to 6.3 inches.
- Pro Max: 6.7 to 6.9 inches.
Chipset: A18 Pro chip with enhanced cooling.
Camera Improvements:
- Main camera: 48MP with faster capture.
- Video capabilities: 4K at 120 fps, enabling slow-motion playback.
- Ultra-wide camera upgraded from 12MP to 48MP.
Microphone Features:
- Four studio microphones for improved audio quality.
- Various audio mixing modes for videos.
Optical Zoom: Smaller Pro iPhone now has a 5x optical zoom.
Conclusion for Pro Models: Mix of advancements in core features. Some reliance on unready Apple Intelligence for future benefits.

General Impressions: A blend of hardware and software features; core improvements present but not groundbreaking.
Upcoming testing to evaluate performance and features.