Apple iPhone 16 rumors & leaks

Apple iPhone 16 series is only a few months away from its release. However, like every time, several leaks and rumors have started flowing in regarding release dates, prices, and everything else.

The iPhone 16 series is going to be a revolutionary lineup of phones in Apple’s history. The fact that we are getting Apple Intelligence, the tech giant’s take to AI, several day-to-day tasks are going to be simpler.

Enthusiasts can already experience it via iOS 18 Beta builds. While the current iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro lineup is already stacked with features, the iPhone 16 will take things to the next level.

So, here’s a rundown of everything we know about the upcoming Apple smartphone series so far.

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Does the iPhone 16 have a release date yet?

At the time of writing, Apple did not reveal the exact release date of the iPhone 16.

However, we do know that the tech giant holds their annual keynote every September, where they reveal their latest iPhones to the world. As per records:

  • The iPhone 15 was revealed on September 12, 2023
  • The iPhone 14 was revealed on September 16, 2022
  • The iPhone 13 was revealed on September 14, 2021

So, it’s quite expected that the iPhone 16 will release sometime in September 2024.

What is its speculated price?

The prices of the upcoming iPhones are expected to be slightly increased. These are the current prices of the ongoing editions:

  • iPhone 15 – $799
  • iPhone 15 Plus – $899
  • iPhone 15 Pro – $999
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max – $1,199

If iPhone 16 prices are increased, they could look something like this:

  • iPhone 16 – $899
  • iPhone 16 Plus – $999
  • iPhone 16 Pro – $1,099
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max – $1,299

What about its camera?

The camera on the base iPhone 16 models is expected to be similar to the non-Pro models of the iPhone 15 series. However, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max can come with significant changes.

One rumor states that there will be a separate capture button on the rim, which will make clicking photos and videos a lot easier. If it turns out to be true, it will mimic the way how we click photos on digital cameras or DSLRs.

Another rumor tells the iPhone 16 Pro Max can come with an improved zoom lens, acting as a telephoto periscope camera.