It is reported that Apple has been testing different camera module designs for the standard iPhone 16 series in the past few months, and all designs use vertical solutions. Previously exposed renderings adopt this design, placing the wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle cameras in separate pill-shaped raised lens circles, which is reminiscent of a classic design style similar to the iPhone X. The microphone is located next to the lens group, and the flash has been moved away from the raised area on the back of the phone.

With the vertical camera layout, the standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to support spatial video recording. The current iPhone 15 series uses an oblique camera arrangement and does not have the spatial video recording function. This feature is limited to the iPhone 15 Pro series.

In addition to the new camera module design, the previously exposed iPhone 16 prototype is also equipped with a physical Action button similar to the iPhone 15 Pro, as well as a hidden pressure-sensitive shooting button for horizontal shooting, which is also included in the latest spy photos of the phone case. to locate the hole for the shooting key.

The emergence of spy photos of phone cases at this stage does not mean that Apple has determined the final design of the iPhone 16. Third-party phone case manufacturers usually design new products based on leaked information and rumors, so these spy photos may not be the final version. However, recent revelations seem to suggest that Apple has finalized the design of this year’s iPhone 16.

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It is noticed that one of the pictures shows the change in the size of the new machine. Unlike last year, it is reported that this year’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will use larger displays, 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches respectively. inch. By comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have display sizes of 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches respectively.

The picture also shows the adjustment of the key layout of the new machine. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will use the “function keys” that were previously only equipped on the Pro series. However, the picture shows that the new “function keys” seem to be larger in size.

The much-talked-about rear camera module has also received a redesign, with a raised pill-shaped part housing the wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle lenses (available for both iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus). The microphone is located next to the lens, and the flash has been moved to the back of the body beyond the raised part.

It is worth mentioning that all four iPhone 16 models will be equipped with a new independent physical “camera key” for taking photos and videos. The button is located on the side of the phone, on the same side as the power button, and replaces the space for the 5G millimeter-wave antenna on the US version.

The picture shows that the “camera button” is almost flush with the fuselage. Although there are still rumors that the keys will be mechanical rather than capacitive, according to The Information, the keys will support pressure sensing and touch operations. Apple believes that the “camera button” will become a major selling point of the iPhone 16 series, further enhancing its capabilities as a video shooting tool.

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Jeff Pu said that all iPhone 16 series models this year will be equipped with 8GB RAM, which will help improve iPhone multitasking performance.

iPhone 15 series:

 iPhone 15: 6GB

 iPhone 15 Plus: 6GB

 iPhone 15 Pro: 8GB

 iPhone 15 Pro Max: 8GB

iPhone 16 series:

 iPhone 16: 8GB

 iPhone 16 Plus: 8GB

 iPhone 16 Pro: 8GB

 iPhone 16 Pro Max: 8GB

Jeff Pu also said that iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are also expected to support Wi-Fi 6E (Note: Only the Pro model in the iPhone 15 series supports it), which can use the 6 GHz frequency band to bring faster wireless transmission speeds. Reduce signal interference to the router.

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 Four models: no derivative models

Foreign technology media MacRumors recently published a report and shared information about the early development version of iOS 18.

The leaked information shows that the internal development code of Apple’s iOS 18 system is “Crystal”, citing 4 unreleased iPhone models, which is in line with the existing leaked information. Attachment list as follows

 D47 – iPhone 16

 D48 – iPhone 16 Plus

 D93 – iPhone 16 Pro

 D94 – iPhone 16 Pro Max

Previous information revealed that Apple’s top model to be launched next year will be called iPhone 16 Ultra, but no relevant evidence has been found in the code.

In theory, if Apple wants to develop a derivative version of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, it may use the “D94” device identifier, such as using a separate identifier (D95 or D94a), to clearly distinguish it from other configurations of hardware.

When Apple was developing the iPhone 15 Pro Max, there was a derivative version called “D84S” that mainly tested a proprietary 5G modem.

The “S” in this may stand for “Sinope,” which is the project code name for Apple’s internal 5G modem. Although Apple did not launch the model to the public in the end, it gave the outside world a rough idea of Apple’s internal naming method for device identifiers.
All series are equipped with A18 chips: it is expected that there will be naming differences between A18 and A18 Pro

In addition, the system code section also shows that all four iPhone 16 models use the new SoC t8140 (codename Tahiti), which is Apple’s internally developed A18 chip.

Starting with the iPhone 14 series, Apple has used different processor specifications for the standard and Pro versions, thus widening the difference between the two versions.

It is reported that although the iPhone 16 series will use the same t8140 chip, there will be differences, such as the use of A18 and A18 Pro brands.
Powered by Broadcom’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips

In addition to the A18 chip, according to information cited by the operating system, the iPhone 16 series will use Broadcom’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips, but no other information has leaked so far.

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The design and development of the Apple iPhone 16 standard version is still in the early stages. Apple engineers call it “DeLorean”, which may be different from the final retail version.

Design

According to internal information currently available, Apple has designed multiple iPhone 16 prototypes internally.

The yellow prototype has operation buttons, the volume buttons have a coherent design, and the back has a camera island design similar to the iPhone X.

The pink prototype is equipped with operation buttons and independent mechanical volume buttons; the black prototype is equipped with larger operation buttons and is equipped with a dedicated camera button.
Camera island adjustments

Apple has tested a variety of camera island solutions. Compared with the existing diagonal design, the new model is trying a vertical design to enhance device recognition.

However, reports suggest that Apple is trying two different camera bump solutions:

 iPhone 12 style design, square camera island, but the camera adopts a vertical scheme;

 iPhone X style design with pill-shaped design.

Relative to the iPhone 15, the flash placement is the same on both designs, suggesting Apple doesn’t plan to change the location of the flash.

No tactile volume/power buttons

It was previously reported that Apple is promoting the project internally as “Project Bongo” and plans to redesign the volume and power buttons to bring a new interactive experience in terms of function and appearance.

Project Bongo changes the volume and power buttons from traditional mechanical buttons to tactile buttons, detects pressure and simulates the pressing of physical buttons by using a tactile engine (tactile feedback) that generates vibrations.

The Bongo project’s feedback mechanism for pressing the tactile button is as follows:

 There is a flex sensor underneath the button that measures the pressure applied to the button.

 Strain gauges detect changes in pressure, convert them into changes in resistance, and accurately measure the changes.

 Sends a signal to the main logic board indicating that the button was pressed.

 The main logic board issues power instructions to the Bongo haptic engine

 Bongo haptic engine uses electromagnetic fields to generate vibrations

 Tactile feedback is then generated through vibration, and a slight upward movement toward the finger mimics the feeling of a physical button being pressed.

The assembly features two strain gauges, one on each side of the button, that detect changes in pressure and convert them into changes in resistance within the circuit. The change in resistance causes a change in voltage, and the potential difference between the two strain gauges is used to determine the location of the origin of the pressure (increasing volume or decreasing volume).

Apple originally planned to apply it to the iPhone 15 Pro series models, but it was canceled earlier this year due to many technical issues.

The media stated that Apple has not continued to delve into this project internally, and that Apple’s iPhone 16 models will still be equipped with mechanical buttons.

Action button

The biggest change in Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro series is the elimination of the mute paddle and the use of operation buttons instead.

The iPhone 16 series models launched next year will also follow suit and adopt operation buttons.

Apple is promoting the Project Atlas internally, but is trying to change the operating buttons from mechanical to capacitive buttons.

Add new photo button

Apple is trying to install a new button on the right side of iPhone 16, bringing a new capacitive camera button, which is internally developed under the codename Project Nova.

There isn’t much information available about Project Nova at the moment, other than a “tap to toggle” feature, the button will also be equipped with a force sensor.

Also the camera button is in the same location as the millimeter wave cutout on iPhone models sold in the US, so in iPhone 16 the millimeter wave antenna has been moved to the left side of the device.
Continue to use smart island and USB-C port

There aren’t any noticeable changes on the front of the iPhone 16, which continues to feature iPhone 16. The base model iPhone 16 is expected to come with a similar display to its predecessor, with no major differences. Like the iPhone 15, the iPhone 16 has a USB-C port on the bottom of the device.

color

As far as colors go, early prototypes come in three colors: yellow, pink, and midnight.

summary

The overall appearance of iPhone 16 will not be significantly adjusted. The main updates are:

 Vertical camera arrangement, likely similar to iPhone 12

 New capacitive camera button

 Capacitive operating button

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In addition, Kosutami also mentioned that the battery of the iPhone 16 Pro series phones will also use a metal casing to provide better heat dissipation performance.

According to previous reports, Apple is currently testing the iPhone 16 Pro prototype version, which includes a prototype with a single punch hole design instead of the “pill screen” + “smart island” used in the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 series. ”, but this design may also be preparing for the 2025 iPhone 17 Pro series.

In addition, Samsung is developing a new OLED material group specifically for Apple, and next year’s iPhone 16 may be equipped with a more energy-efficient display.

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Sources say Apple is the largest customer for TSMC’s N3E process, which is planned to equip the iPhone 16 models to be launched next year.

The upcoming N3E builds on the N3B (3nm) process used by Apple to equip the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models with the A17 Pro chip, which further cuts costs, improves yields, and enhances chip performance and power efficiency.

DiGiTimes believes TSMC has already begun mass production of the N3E process and plans to fully transition to it next year. Industry giants other than Samsung will adopt the N3E process. Apple has become TSMC’s most important customer and has confirmed order commitments.

Earlier this year, Apple received nearly 90% of TSMC’s 3nm chip capacity. The latest news is that Apple expects to have access to 100% of TSMC’s production capacity by 2023 due to Intel’s adjustment of its CPU design schedule.

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It is reported that Apple will use resin-coated copper foil (RCC) as the new printed circuit board (PCB) material in 2024. This change will allow Apple to manufacture thinner PCBs. The current iPhone PCB is made of a Made of flexible copper-based material. Thinner PCBs can free up valuable space inside compact devices like iPhones and Apple Watches, providing more space for larger batteries or other components.

It was previously reported that the screen sizes of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models are expected to increase from 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches to 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches respectively. Part of the increase in size may be due to the need for more internal space to accommodate additional components, such as a quad-prism telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and a capacitive Action button.

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Sources at Revegnus and MacRumors have previously revealed something similar, that there are differences between Apple’s A17 Pro processor this year and the A17 version that will be launched next year: the former uses TSMC’s N3B process, while the latter uses the N3E process. Of course, Apple’s entire lineup of chips next year will be mass-produced based on the N3E process.

Compared to the A14, A15, and A16 chips, which are based on the 5nm process, Apple’s A17 Bionic is the first to use the 3nm manufacturing process.

According to the latest scores from Geekbench for Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the A17 Pro processor is clocked at 3770MHz-3777MHz, achieving single-core scores of 2999 and multi-core scores of 7779 and setting a new record. This is equivalent to a single-core enhancement of about 13.5%, multi-core enhancement of about 11%.

Apple officials learned that this generation of iPhone 15 series models are more used than the iPhone 14 series of larger battery, but the endurance time has not improved.

• iPhone 15: 20 hours
• iPhone 15 Plus: 26 hours
• iPhone 15 Pro: 23 hours
• iPhone 15 Pro Max: 29 hours

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Note: The focus of this solution is on the OLED screen architecture, and it is planned to replace it with a microlens array (MLA). This technology has advantages and disadvantages, and Apple is considering whether to deploy it.

MLA can significantly reduce internal reflections by using a uniform pattern of billions of lenses within the panel, which can further increase screen brightness while reducing screen power consumption and extending battery life.

But there are two disadvantages to deploying MLA. For ordinary consumers, the biggest impact is that the field of view of the screen is narrowed and the viewing angle from the side is reduced. Another obvious disadvantage is that deploying MLA increases manufacturing costs.

Another complicating factor is the difference in materials developed by Samsung and LG, with neither reportedly meeting Apple’s standards.

Apple is currently evaluating whether to deploy this OLED solution. If adopted, it should be applied to the iPhone 16 models launched in the second half of next year.

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