Since Apple completely revamped its iPhone lineup in 2020 – introducing a new design and 5G connectivity – the company's smartphones haven't received a major overhaul. According to Bloomberg , the iPhone 16 is no exception.

Although the iPhone 15 Pro was the first to use a titanium frame, it was essentially the same as the iPhone 14. And while the iPhone 14 Pro added Dynamic Island, it wasn't a real breakthrough compared to the iPhone 13 Pro, and the iPhone 13 Pro was just a minor improvement over the iPhone 12.

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The iPhone 16 is predicted to have no major differences from the iPhone 15. Photo: Bloomberg

This year's quartet of iPhone 16 models – iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max – aren't drastically different from the current iPhone models. The highlight will be Apple Intelligence, a new suite of AI features. All iPhone 16 models run Apple Intelligence. The standard iPhone 16 also includes an Action button, which was only present on last year's Pro models.

According to Bloomberg , there will be a new camera control button on the right side, at least on the Pro version. It functions similarly to the button on a DSLR camera; a light press activates autofocus, and a firmer press takes a photo. Users can also swipe along the button to zoom in and out while shooting.

Another change that could come to the Pro versions is a larger screen: from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches for the iPhone 16 Pro and from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches for the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Traditionally, the colors on iPhones also change. With the Pro version, Bloomberg predicts the blue color will disappear, replaced by rose gold. Additionally, there will be a new chip, the A18. All four models will use 8GB of RAM, as this is the minimum capacity required to run Apple Intelligence.

Bloomberg notes that for those using older iPhones, these upgrades are good but not significant. The iPhone 16 is unlikely to create a sensation for Apple. However, things will be different in 2025. First, Apple is expected to announce a new iPhone SE with a similar appearance to the iPhone 14, using a sharper OLED screen and also featuring Apple Intelligence.

Next, a more significant change will come in September with the iPhone 17. The 2025 iPhone lineup offers a new type of iPhone: the iPhone Air, replacing the iPhone Plus, boasting a much thinner design and positioned between the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro. It's similar to the MacBook Air's position relative to the MacBook and MacBook Pro. So, if you want something more appealing than a standard iPhone, but don't need the performance, screen size, or camera of a Pro, you can choose the iPhone Air.

The combination of the iPhone SE and the new iPhone Air should be enough to bring significant growth to Apple next year.

(According to Bloomberg, Apple Insider)