Apple iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models presented, as well as Apple Watch and AirPods, at today’s event in Cupertino.

New A18 chipset – 30% faster

The new iPhone 16 introduces some significant improvements compared to its predecessors. The most important change is the new A18 chip, which is 30% faster than the previous generation and offers improved AI features, making the phone better at performing visual intelligence and artificial intelligence computing tasks. The A18 chip is manufactured using second-generation 3nm technology, which allows for greater performance and better energy efficiency. This, combined with a larger battery, makes the iPhone 16 offer much better battery life compared to the iPhone 15.

Apple iPhone 16 on sale from September 20

iPhone 16 and 16 Plus have larger batteries, and thanks to the efficiency of the new A18 chipset and iOS 18, Apple announces a significant increase in operating time on a single charge.

Apple iPhone 16 – Same price

The phones are available for pre-order for $799 for iPhone 16 and $899 for iPhone 16 Plus, with full availability scheduled for September 20, 2024

New action button

iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models feature the newer Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 5G modem, which offers better performance and lower power consumption. These models also have support for 40W wired charging and 20W MagSafe charging, which ensures faster charging of devices. Additionally, Pro models feature a new tetra-prismatic lens system that enables 5x optical zoom, as well as micro-lens technology that improves the brightness of the OLED display with lower power consumption

iPhone 16 also introduces a new action button that replaces the traditional mute switch and allows you to perform many functions, such as turning on the flashlight, camera or changing focus modes

Performance & AI Features

Overall, iPhone 16 brings a number of significant improvements in performance, connectivity and AI features, as well as several new options for users who are looking for an advanced device with longer battery life and faster charging.

iPhone Key Information

As Wikipedia says: “The iPhone is a mobile device produced by Apple. The first generation, known as the 2G, was introduced by Steve Jobs in 2007. Until 2013, a new model was launched each year—including the 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, and 5. In 2013, the launch format changed with the simultaneous introduction of the iPhone 5S and 5C (the latter featuring a plastic casing). In subsequent years, iPhones were presented in two size variants—4.7 inches and 5.5 inches (the larger variant being marked with a “+”). Since 2014, Apple has released three generations of iPhones: the 6 and 6+, the 6S and 6S+, and the 7 and 7+, along with a secondary model introduced in March 2016 called the iPhone SE (essentially a 5S updated with most components from the 6S).

Up to the iPhone 5, the device was available in only two colors: black and white. With the launch of the 5S, Gold was added to the lineup while black was replaced by Space Gray. The iPhone 6S introduced Rose Gold as an option. For the iPhone 7, Space Gray was swapped for matte black, and a new Jet Black variant was also offered. Starting with the iPhone 5, the device has supported LTE connectivity. Activation and usage require a nano-SIM card. The iPhone 5 also introduced the Lightning connector and came with EarPods headphones. Additionally, the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max introduced a new color option called ‘Midnight Green.’…”