Apple lovers, rejoice as some exciting news is coming your way! The big technology giant is getting ready to launch its brand new iPhone 16 Pro Max in the market soon. Since this revelation took center stage, speculations about what features this new smartphone will have to offer are stirring up.
There are still many things unknown about the iPhone 16 Pro Max, as some people speculate that it will, this time, be called the iPhone 16 Ultra. But what we do know is that it will come with larger screens, an improved camera, and many more enhanced features. So, here’s everything we’ve gathered about the iPhone 16 Pro Max so far.
iPhone 16 Pro Max Release Date
As of now, there is no official release date for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple usually reveals its new phones in early to mid-September, except during the pandemic. The day on which Apple releases its new iPhones is often chosen as Tuesday.
If Apple keeps up with its usual schedule, we could see the big Apple September event happening on 10 September 2024. Based on this, the pre-orders for the iPhone 16 Pro Max might start on 13 September 2024, and it could hit the stores on 20 September 2024. But this is mere speculation until we hear anything from the officials.
iPhone 16 Pro Max Price
As of now, it will be a bit early to speculate the price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. But given the price of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which saw a hike of $100, everybody is hoping that this time, Apple will keep the price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max steady for another year. If they do so, then we could see the prices of Pro Max starting at $1,199 / £1,199 / AU$2,199 for a 256GB model.
iPhone 16 Pro Max Design And Display
Some early rumors suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro Max could get bigger this year with its screen growing from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches. If this happens then this new smartphone will be labeled as the biggest iPhone ever in history. Also, if the screen gets bigger, we can see a boost in its battery. But nothing is official yet and the size of this iPhone could end up being more subtle than people anticipate.
According to early CAD renders, the new iPhone 16 Pro Max could be 0.19 inches taller and only 0.019 inches wider than the previous iPhone 15 Pro Max. So, even if the size gets bigger, the phone will still be comfortable and easy to use. But if you don’t like large phones, this new iPhone might not be an ideal choice.
The iPhone’s displays usually come from Samsung. There are rumors that this time, the screen of iPhone 16 Pro Max and other models might be more energy efficient. This will happen if the company switches the OLED materials from blue fluorescent technology to blue phosphorescence technology.
Another improvement that the company is looking forward to is trying to make the borders around the screen smaller, which will, in turn, make the screen look bigger. However, the Border Reduction Structure work looks unlikely because Apple’s display manufacturers are having trouble in doing so. Also, the new phone might have at least one button that can be touched along with the new Action button.
If we look into the colors for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, a report from Macrumors says that it might come in Space Black, Rose, Grey, and Silver. All these colors will be shown on the phone’s new color-infused back glass, which was introduced with the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models.
Specs
As we all know, Apple has consistently given the Pro models a superior chipset compared to the base and Plus models. So, it is certain that this time, they will also do the same with the iPhone 16 series. Based on this, we will be seeing an A18 chip, which is an A18 Pro variant, in the iPhone 16 Pro Max model.
This variant is expected to have a bigger die area than the A17 Pro. This means that there will be more space for special hardware and more transistors, which will help boost on-device AI performance.
It also seems that Apple is changing things by using chips made up of TSMC’s N3E process instead of the N3B used for the A17 Pro. This process is more cost effective and will give higher results while also boosting performance. According to industry reports, if these changes are true, we might even see 2nm chips in the upcoming iPhone 17 series.
There are also reports that Apple is boosting the included memory in its new iPhone Pro Max to handle all the latest AI-powered features. For storage, Apple’s Pro Max device might start at 256GB and could go up to 2 TB. However, this might slow down the reading and writing speed.
iPhone 16 Pro Max Camera Features
So far, there have been only a few rumors about the iPhone 16 Pro Max camera. Its telephoto lens might have a 300 mm focal length, which is much higher than the 120 mm focal length of the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Another rumor suggests that the iPhone 16 Pro Max model will feature a 1/1.4-inch sensor, which is a bit larger than the 1/1.28-inch sensor in the iPhone 15 Pro Max. This will allow the new device to take more vibrant and bright photos and will also enhance the overall performance.
Apple could also switch to a telephoto lens, this time on the iPhone 16 Pro Max models, opting for thinner lenses with better magnification. This upgrade can also extend to at least one of the camera’s lenses. Additionally, Apple is also working on a new lens coating material, which will help the new devices handle bright light sources better and reduce other camera issues.
It has also been said that the new iPhone 16 Pro Max model will feature a 48MP ultrawide camera, which will be a significant upgrade from the current 12MP lens.
In the end, the iPhone 16 Pro Max model might also include an improved main camera from Sony. This sensor could capture twice as much light as the current sensors, resulting in bright pictures and videos even in low light.
The rumors mill also suggests that Apple is developing flip iPhones. But as they are still under development, we can’t say when we can get our hands on the new beast.
