iPhone 16: Everything about keynote, release, design & Co.

On September 9th, Apple will present the new iPhone 16 in its keynote. There has been wild speculation about new features, design, functions and AI integrations for some time. What is known so far?

As part of his keynote on 9 September Apple will present the new iPhone 16. The rumor mill has been bubbling for months: What new colors will there be? What new materials and innovative innovations will Apple surprise us with? Will the expected A18 Pro chip once again outshine all other smartphone processors? These and other topics surrounding the upcoming iPhone 16 are hotly debated on the Internet. Here is the latest information about the new Apple phone.

iPhone 16: Date for keynote and release

Apple invites you to the next keynote: On September 9th at 7 p.m. the annual presentation of the new devices begins in Cupertino, this year under the motto “It’s Glowtime”Brand fans are likely to look forward to the launch of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. There could also be a new generation of Apple Watch and even a new model of AirPods or AirPods Pro.

If Apple follows the pattern of recent years, the new smartphones should be available for pre-order from the following Friday (September 13th) and ready for sale a week later (September 20th). However, when exactly the iPhone 16 and the like will actually appear on the market and can be pre-ordered will only be announced in the keynote.

Tip: If you want to follow the keynote live, watch the livestream on the official Apple website or in the Apple TV app.

Will it be worth buying the iPhone 16?

If we look back at the last few years, the biggest innovations were reserved for the Pro and Pro Max iPhones. The standard model of the iPhone largely takes over the features of its Pro predecessor. If Apple stays true to this development, the iPhone 16 should also be on par with the iPhone 15 Pro in technical terms this year.

The advantage of the predecessor: The models naturally become cheaper with the release of the successor. This is now the case with o2, for example: There you can get the iPhone 15 Pro Max including the tariff for one euro. The tariff costs 54.99 euros per month and includes 70 gigabytes of 5G data volume, which increases by ten gigabytes every twelve months. What initially does not seem cheap turns out to be comparatively cheap at second glance: Effectively – even excluding the hardware – this contract only costs around 24 euros per month, which is really good for the service offered.

• iPhone 15 Pro Max (256 gigabytes) for one euro (4.99 euros shipping)
• Telephone and SMS flat rate
• 70 gigabytes of 5G data volume (up to 300 Mbit/s)
• Ten gigabytes more per month every twelve months
• Monthly basic fee: 64.99 euros
• No connection fee
• Contract term: 36 months

Note: Prices are volatile and retailers may occasionally adjust the recommended retail price (RRP). If prices differ from those shown here, retailers have changed them after the article was published.

New Apple AI on the iPhone 16

After Google and Samsung have polished up their smartphone models with AI features, expectations for Apple are high. For the iPhone 16, Siri is expected to enable more contextual and natural interactions and be able to perform tasks across multiple apps. In addition, users will also be able to communicate with Siri via text and access the new AI-supported features to browse and edit photos and videos more efficiently.

But: According to a press release, the so-called Apple Intelligence Starting in autumn, it will only be available in English and for devices with the iOS 18 operating system.

Larger display, narrower bezel: design and colors of the iPhone 16

The iPhone 16 is expected to come in new display sizes to give users even more choice. The standard models are expected to grow in display size by around 0.2 inches (from 6.1 to 6.3 inches) as are the Pro models (from 6.7 to 6.9 inches). However, at least on the iPhone 16 Pro, the edges are expected to be narrower, which should offer a more immersive display experience. This should compensate for the larger displays, so that the phones do not noticeably grow in overall size.

In terms of color variants, in addition to black, titanium and white, there will also be a new rose or rose gold tone that could replace the blue model. In the leaked photos, however, it looks more brown, which is currently causing a stir among fans.

What about the iPhone 16’s camera?

The iPhone 16 Pro could get a main camera with a fast one-inch sensor, which could lead to significantly better photos in low light conditions. The ultra-wide-angle camera is also said to get an upgrade from a twelve-megapixel to a 48-megapixel sensor.

Another option is to rearrange the cameras: instead of being arranged vertically one below the other as in the last three generations. This was most recently the case with the iPhone 12.

Or the iPhone 15 Pro at Vodafone?

Vodafone also wants to slowly clear its warehouse for the new iPhone generation. For fans of the D network, there is the iPhone 15 Pro including the GigaMobil S tariff with 24 instead of twelve gigabytes of 5G data volume. The bundle costs a one-off fee of 379.90 euros, and the provider charges 61.99 euros per month for the tariff. Effectively liked here just under 40 euros per month a.

• iPhone 15 Pro (128 gigabytes) for 379.90 instead of 909.90 euros
• Telephone and SMS flat rate
• 24 gigabytes of 5G data volume
• Monthly basic fee: 61.99 euros
• No connection fee; 6.99 Euro shipping
• Contract term: 24 months

iPhone 16 with spatial video

Both models, the iPhone 16 and the 16 Pro, are said to be able to record 3D videos, which is particularly interesting for AR and VR applications.

Advanced A18 Pro processor and RAM

The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to be powered by the A18 Pro chip, which offers more cores in its Neural Engine for improved AI capabilities, while the regular iPhone 16 could get the A18 chip. Both models are said to have eight gigabytes of RAM, which should lead to better performance and AI features.

iPhone 16 rumors: Face ID under the display

The iPhone 16 Pro models could hide Face ID components under the display, similar to how some Android devices integrate fingerprint scanners. This could allow for a significantly smaller notch, thinner bezels and thus more display in the same space.

Improved display technology of the iPhone 16

Brighter screens are expected with up to 1,200 nits of SDR brightness, which will produce bright and vivid images even without special HDR (high dynamic range) technology. Multi-lens array (MLA) AMOLED displays are also expected to be used, offering more brightness and a higher viewing angle so that the image remains clear and sharp no matter which direction the screen is viewed from. This combination could make the iPhone 16 Pro’s display one of the best on the market.

iPhone 16 gestures: Control with eye movements?

Apple had already hinted at it, and now it is as good as certain: The iPhone 16 can also be controlled using eye movements, among other things.

The iPhone 16 with capacitive buttons?

Speaking of buttons, Apple could introduce capacitive (fixed) buttons in all iPhone 16 models, including a new “Capture” button that may be intended for camera functions. It is also rumored that there will be touch-sensitive buttons that recognize swipe gestures, for example.

What is pretty certain is that the Action Button, which was introduced in the iPhone 15 Pro, will now also be installed in the base version of the iPhone 16.

Improved microphone and thermal design

The microphones have also been expanded for better voice recognition, as well as a new thermal design for improved heat dissipation so that the Pro models in particular do not heat up as quickly during use.

Battery life and charging speed of the iPhone 16

The iPhone 16 is said to have a six percent larger battery than the iPhone 15, while the iPhone 16 Pro’s battery is said to be only slightly larger (plus 2.5 percent). There is also speculation about faster charging speeds, possibly 40 watts wired and 20 watts via MagSafe.

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iPhone 16: Rumours about storage options

While the base version of the iPhone 16 could start with 128 gigabytes of storage, the Pro model will likely offer up to one terabyte of storage.

Conclusion: iPhone 16 rumors

The rumors suggest that the iPhone 16 could offer significant advancements especially in terms of display quality and AI performance. However, for those who don’t need the latest features, the iPhone 15 Pro (Max) remains an excellent and powerful option with excellent performance and continued software support.