iPhone 16 series is scheduled to be launched later this year and it will include the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Several leaks and rumuors about these iPhones have been emerging online, hinting at key details. Now, analyst Jeff Pu has come up with the details regarding the Phone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus’ chipset, RAM, and Wi-Fi.
iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus chipset, RAM, Wi-Fi details
- The analyst reports (via) that the A18 processor will drive the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, marking the first instance of base model iPhones utilising a 3-nanometer fabrication for enhanced power and efficiency.
- According to Pu, the iPhone 16 is set to have 8GB of RAM, a step up from the current 6GB found in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.
- Wi-Fi 6E support is expected for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, a feature currently exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro models.
- In contrast, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus only support Wi-Fi 6, while Wi-Fi 6E promises faster speeds, lower latency, and overall
Meanwhile, the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to be powered by the new A18 Pro chip, featuring the Qualcomm X75 modem, as noted by Pu. In contrast, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are anticipated to utilize the Qualcomm X70 modem.
It is worth noting that the entire iPhone 15 lineup currently incorporates the Qualcomm X70 modem, providing a noticeable enhancement in 5G speeds compared to the Qualcomm X65 modem used in the iPhone 14.
Details about the iPhone 16 series
As per a recent report, all models of the iPhone 16 series are expected to incorporate a capacitive Action Button, a departure from the mechanical buttons found on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. This implies that the new Action Button could operate similarly to the Touch ID Home button on older iPhones or the Force Touch Trackpad on more recent MacBooks.
Internal documents disclose that the Action Button’s codename is Atlas, featuring a force sensor capable of analyzing pressure and providing “tact-switching functionality”. Also, the documents reference a Capture button on the iPhone 16 series, suggesting a function similar to that of the Action Button.
