The iPhone 16 Pro series is anticipated to bring noteworthy improvements over the iPhone 15 Pro series, including larger displays, better cameras, and enhanced performance.
There are still a few weeks left before we get to see the new iPhone 16 series. However, until the main launch, the rumour mill is not stopping and is churning out new details every day, suggesting possible specifications of the upcoming Apple iPhones. According to these speculations, this year’s iPhone 16 series will bring significant upgrades compared to its predecessor-the iPhone 15-including a bigger display, a more powerful processor, and more.
The iPhone 16 Pro series in particular, including the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, succeeding the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, are said to bring big upgrades, including slimmer bezels, a powerful telescopic lens, and much more, hyping up the excitement around the series.
In a recent post by AppleHub on platform X-a site that tracks rumours and insights around Apple products, not affiliated with Apple Inc.-the report reveals a specs comparison of the iPhone 16 Pro series models versus 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 the new iPhone 16 Pro series is expected to bring.
iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro expected upgrades
The iPhone 16 Pro is anticipated 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, enhancing visibility in various lighting conditions. Additionally, the bezels are slimmer at 1.2mm compared to the 1.71mm on the iPhone 15 Pro, offering a more immersive viewing experience. The iPhone 16 Pro is also said to be powered by Apple’s latest the A18 Pro chip, to offer better performance and efficiency over the A17 Pro chip in the iPhone 15 Pro.
A big upgrade is expected to see in the camera system of iPhone 16 Pro, with a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera and a 5x telephoto lens, compared to the 12-megapixel Ultra Wide and 3x telephoto lens on the iPhone 15 Pro. Apple is also expected to introduce a new dedicated Capture button that is expected to make photography even more user-friendly.
Connectivity and battery life in the Pro series is also expected to see improvements with the iPhone 16 Pro supporting Wi-Fi 7, a 3,355 mAh battery, 40W fast wired charging, and 20W MagSafe charging. In contrast, the iPhone 15 Pro supports Wi-Fi 6E, 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 iPhone 15 Pro is said to remain the same at $999 in the US- Rs 1,29,800 in India. Although there have been reports which suggested that Apple might increase the price to production cost.
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max expected upgrades
Meanwhile, the high end iPhone 16 Pro Max is set to impress the users with a 6.9-inch OLED display, which is larger and brighter than the 6.7-inch display of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The bezels are also expected to be reduced to 1.15mm from 1.55mm, offering a more expansive display area.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is also said to be powered by the new A18 Pro chip, promising better performance over the A17 Pro chip found in the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The camera system of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is also said to improve significantly 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, house a larger 4,676 mAh battery, and offer 40W fast wired charging and 20W MagSafe charging. If true, this will be an improvement over the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which features Wi-Fi 6E, a 4,422 mAh battery, 27W fast wired charging, and 15W MagSafe charging. The starting price of iPhone 16 Pro Max is also expected to remain at $1,199 in US- Rs 151,700 in India.
