iPhone 16 Speculation
Addition of Action Button and Revised Vertical Camera Setup
Images of prototype models leaked online may provide insight into the planned changes for the next iPhone 16, which will differ from its predecessors.
With the launching of Apple’s iPhone 15, what possible discrepancies can we expect in the upcoming iPhone 16?
While the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are expected to be released this fall, they are still some months away. However, new photographs shared online provide a peek of their potential characteristics. Notably, the iPhone 16 may include an action button like to the one present on last year’s iPhone 15 Pro, as well as new cameras positioned vertically.
According to AppleInsider, an unnamed source has leaked photographs of fake 3D prints of the upcoming iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. Aside from the action button and a revised camera arrangement expected for the iPhone 16, AppleInsider reports that the iPhone 16 Pro will be “marginally larger” than its predecessor. Previously, experts believed that the Pro model will have a slightly larger screen.
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The most recent evidence indicates to a number of planned hardware changes for the next iPhones, which are expected to be delivered this year. Apple frequently introduces new iPhone models in September, with each iteration featuring minor advancements such as improved cameras, screens, and battery life. These enhancements, which have been implemented across several years, typically result in significant progress, successfully enticing customers to upgrade when purchasing a new phone.
Last year, Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro, which starts at $999, had a titanium frame, an action button, and USB-C charging. Following its established strategy, Apple continues to incorporate professional functionality into its entry-level iPhone. The $799 iPhone 15 inherits the highly lauded Dynamic Island from the iPhone 14 Pro, as well as USB-C charging.
AppleInsider did not say whether its source has discovered the reasoning for the changing camera setups on the iPhone 16. However, it is rumored that the two lenses would be placed vertically rather than diagonally. Apple previously indicated that the iPhone 15 Pro has stacked lenses for spatial video recording, a key feature highlighted by the firm in its $3,499 Apple Vision Pro headset, which debuted in February.
While AppleInsider’s leaks appear to corroborate multiple previous reports, it’s important to note that not all renderings and 3D prints are always accurate, as the rumor blog itself points out in its article. Apple has yet to react to a request for comment on the accuracy of these leaks.