There have been numerous leaks regarding the upgrades that will be included in the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, expected to launch later this year.

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The iPhone 16 is expected to have significant upgrades compared to its predecessor, the iPhone 15, which was released last year. (Image: Macrumors)

Here are the upgrades that will be available on the iPhone 16, which are said to be superior to its predecessor, the iPhone 15, released last year.

Regarding design

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to largely retain the design of their predecessors, meaning they will have the same dimensions. The most notable change on the new models is said to be the vertical arrangement of the rear cameras to support spatial video recording.

The latest leaked images from Majin Bu, an account that often posts accurate rumors about Apple, show a metal frame holding the two rear camera lenses positioned vertically instead of diagonally like the iPhone 15. Previous renders also showed a similar design with two vertically aligned cameras.

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In addition, the traditional mute switch will be removed in favor of the Action Button introduced on last year's Pro models. Furthermore, the iPhone 16 may have a dedicated Capture button allowing users to open the camera app with a single press. These are considered significant changes for the standard iPhone 16 models.

Chips, memory, and connections

The rumored iPhone 16 models are expected to offer relatively improved performance thanks to the all-new A18 chip with a more powerful Neural Engine to support proprietary AI capabilities.

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Additionally, the iPhone 16 also features upgraded RAM and supports Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 6 as on the iPhone 15.

Batteries and chargers

The ‌iPhone 16‌ models could receive some major improvements in battery technology and charging capabilities, including a larger battery and faster charging.

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It's worth noting that the iPhone 16 Plus is rumored to have a smaller battery than its predecessor, but it's unclear how this will affect the actual battery life of this iPhone.

Other features

The ‌iPhone 16‌ models will likely receive some camera improvements, such as space video recording for Apple Vision Pro.

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While many Apple devices are rumored to be receiving a host of new AI-based features through software updates later this year, the ‌iPhone 16‌ models are expected to go even further with exclusive capabilities, powered by the powerful Neural Engine in the A18 chip.

Release date

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to launch this fall. Apple typically holds an event in September each year to introduce new iPhone models, which then go on sale just over a week later.

The iPhone 16 Pro versions will feature significant camera upgrades, support for Wi-Fi 7 and 5G Advance connectivity, and utilize a graphene-based cooling system...

Watch this video of an iPhone 16 concept with a vertically arranged rear camera array (Video: EvolutionofTech ET)

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