Apple presented its new line of smartphones with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, which stand out for incorporating improvements in power, cameras and autonomy.
Gone are the days when Apple boasted about having compact products. On the one hand, we have the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models, with 16.5-inch displays. 6.1 and 6.7 inches offer more affordable options, while the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, 6,3 and -nothing less than- 6.9 inches are presented as the most advanced in the range. They also offer between 1 nit y 2.000 nits maximum brightness.
One of the most striking points of this generation is the introduction of a new physical button. Last year, the technology firm incorporated the shortcut button in its most advanced models, and now it is introducing the button “Camera Control”, which come to all versions. What does this new hardware do? It simplifies capturing photos and videos with a single click and allows quick adjustments through pressure-sensitive touches. This novelty is present throughout the line.
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Speaking of the camera, in the photography section, the basic models have a main sensor 48 megapixel hybrid and a telephoto 2x of 12 megapixelswhich allows you to capture spatial images and videos, compatible with Apple’s Vision Pro virtual reality glasses. The Californian company has also made a design adjustment by proposing a vertical alignment of the cameras, instead of the diagonal one we were used to.
In the case of models Prothe main camera repeats the features of last year’s version with 48 megapixels and sensor crop option for 2x zoom without loss of quality. The specifications are also maintained in the 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 5x optical zoomwhich is now shared by both the Pro and Pro Max.
Yes, there are changes in the resolution of the ultra wide anglewhich is usually the Achilles heel of the iPhone when it comes to cameras. Now it has a 48 megapixel sensorwith an f/2.2 lens.
Likewise, thanks to the new processor, it is possible record for the first time in 4K at a rate of 120 FPS, allowing new features such as slow motion cinema mode.
These devices, which have four microphones, also incorporate the Spatial Audio Capture function, which allows you to capture sound and then clean it of noise and isolate some of its sources. For example, the voice when recording a song, which also does so in a realistic and clear way.
Both devices, with MagSafe charging, are made from recycled materials and come in several colors, including Black Titanium and Natural Titanium in a grayish tone, although the real novelty in the color section is Titanium in gold, which offers a lighter texture.
The devices also debut the chip Apple A18, which in the Pro models is presented as A18 ProBoth processors boast 30% higher performance and up to 40% more powerful GPUs than their respective versions from last year. Although the battery capacity was not mentioned at the presentation, it was mentioned that the autonomy improves thanks to better management of the phone.
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With the arrival of the operating system iOS 18, iPhone 16 features new AI capabilities that personalize the user experience, optimize performance, and offer greater security in data management.
In addition, artificial intelligence technology, under the name of “Apple Intelligence”enhances camera interaction and other advanced features such as on-screen object identification and notification management.
In this way, it will be enough to open the camera with this function so that it can analyze the content you are viewing and obtain additional information, something that is somehow reminiscent of Google’s ‘Circle to Search’, although powered by ChatGPT 4th experience.
In terms of configuration, the brand has indicated that the Pro model can be purchased with 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1TB of internal storage, while the Pro Max version starts at 256 GB of storage up to 1TB of total capacity.
In terms of design, Apple maintains the use of premium materials, such as grade five titanium on the Pro models, and reduces the bezels to maximize the full-screen experience.
The brand has highlighted that these devices have a “vibrant look”, with new colours such as ultramarine blue, teal and pink, which are added to the classic black and white. In addition, their design has been optimized to improve durability.
With the arrival of the iOS 18 operating system, the iPhone 16 integrates new AI capabilities that personalize the user experience, optimize performance and offer greater security in data management, consolidating Apple as a benchmark in technological innovation.
Apple has confirmed that all of these devices are now available for pre-order and will be officially launched on September 20. The standard model, iPhone 16, will be sold from US$799while the iPhone 16 Plus will start in US$899. In the case of more advanced versions, the iPhone 16 Pro will cost US$999 and the iPhone 16 Pro Max US$1199.