The long-awaited iPhone 16 series is finally here, packed with cutting-edge technology and improvements that will impress loyal Apple users and tech enthusiasts alike. Whether you opt for the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, or the larger iPhone 16 Pro Max, this lineup offers something for everyone, from casual users to professionals.
What's New with iPhone 16?
The iPhone 16 lineup boasts sleek designs and a range of new functionalities that cater to both casual users and professionals:
• A18 Bionic Chip – The iPhone 16 is powered by Apple’s all-new A18 Bionic Chip, built on a 3-nanometer architecture. This next-generation chip supports all the iOS 18 Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools, the revamped Siri, Genmoji, Image Playground, and more. With a 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, this chip delivers up to 30% faster CPU performance and 40% faster GPU speeds compared to the A16 chip. The 16-core Neural Engine powers machine learning models at 2x the speed of the previous generation.
• Super Retina XDR Display – Now brighter with improved contrast, allowing you to enjoy content even in direct sunlight, with the 16 Pro Max featuring the largest screen in the series, perfect for immersive viewing.
• Thermal Design for Better Performance – Apple rearchitected the internal design for better heat dissipation, enabling up to 30% higher sustained performance—perfect for gaming enthusiasts. The iPhone 16 also benefits from hardware-based ray tracing, ensuring smooth, console-like graphics performance.
• Camera Control Button and Photography Upgrades – New to the iPhone 16 is the Camera Control button, modeled after a DSLR camera’s shutter. This touch and pressure-sensitive button can launch the camera, take a photo, capture video, and adjust settings. Later this year, this button will support visual intelligence—allowing users to get information about objects and places just by pointing the camera.
Apple has added a 48-megapixel Fusion camera with a 2x optical-quality Telephoto zoom and a 12-megapixel Ultra Wide camera with autofocus and macro support. This upgraded camera system offers better performance in low light, capturing up to 2.6x more light for better image quality. The vertical camera arrangement also supports capturing spatial photos and videos, which can be viewed on the Apple Vision Pro.
• Enhanced Photography and Video Features – The iPhone 16 offers next-generation Photographic Styles, enabling users to adjust colors, highlights, and shadows in real time. Videos benefit from Spatial Audio for immersive sound, and the new Audio Mix feature lets users edit audio to focus on voices or reduce unwanted noise. A wind noise reduction tool further enhances audio quality.
• Longer Battery Life – Apple once again delivers extended battery performance. With efficiency improvements, the iPhone 16 Plus now supports up to 27 hours of video playback, while the iPhone 16 supports up to 22 hours. Users will enjoy up to 2 hours longer battery life compared to the iPhone 15.
• Faster MagSafe Charging – The iPhone 16 models support 25W MagSafe charging, allowing you to charge up to 50% in just 30 minutes. This faster charging speed requires a new MagSafe Charger, while 15W Qi2 charging is also supported.
• Connectivity Upgrades – The iPhone 16 continues to support 5G (sub-6GHz and mmWave in the United States), and now includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 for faster and more efficient connectivity. As with previous models, the iPhone 16 lineup relies on eSIM in the United States, with no physical SIM card slot.
What Cases Should You Choose to Protect Your iPhone 16?
To ensure your iPhone 16 remains in perfect condition, investing in a high-quality case is a must. Whether you have the iPhone 16 Pro Max for its expansive display or the sleek iPhone 16 or 16 Plus, we offer a variety of cases designed to protect every model from drops, scratches, and everyday wear and tear, while also allowing you to express your personal style.
Browse through our selection of durable and stylish cases to find the perfect match for your new iPhone:
Protect your iPhone 16 with our cases: Explore the collection here.
With the right case, you can enjoy your iPhone 16 with peace of mind, knowing it's fully protected!