Leaked iPhone 16 prototypes suggest major design changes, finally

Published On: December 13, 2023

Highlights

iPhone 16 could come with a vertical camera layout.
iPhone 16 prototypes suggest two designs of this camera arrangement.
The new iPhones may also bring a capacitive Action Button and Capture Button.

Apple is expected to rejig the rear camera layout of the iPhone 16 to look like the iPhone 12. The newly out iPhone 16 prototypes show both this and an iPhone X-like design. We also learn about the presence of a capacitive Action Button, and a capacitive Capture button, among other things. Let’s see what’s all new we can expect from the iPhone 16 design.

Show Full Article

iPhone 16 prototypes: What’s new

As per MacRumors, Apple is testing iPhone 16 prototypes with a rear camera arrangement like that of an iPhone 11 or 12. So, from diagonal placement, Apple could be moving back to the vertical layout of the dual rear cameras on this phone. This could be a design cue for prospective buyers to discern the new iPhone.

If Apple designers decide to take things even back, the iPhone 16 could look like an iPhone X. That would make it really distinct but somewhat dated. Meanwhile, the position of the flash is expected to remain the same.

1 of 2

Speaking of the same, the volume rockers could also appear as two mechanical buttons on the left side, unlike the unified volume button on earlier prototypes. This was being tested as part of the now-cancelled Bongo project within Apple.

On the other side, there could be an Action Button on all the iPhone 16 models this time around. It is said to be capacitive and different sizes are being tested.

Beneath it, we could get a new capacitive button called Capture Button. For it, Apple has reportedly moved the mmWave antennas to the left side. Not all prototypes have this button though which suggests it could be ditched if Apple faces some hiccups in testing. Also, we don’t exactly know its purpose yet.