iPhone 16: Release date, prices and everything we know so far

Last update: 28/08/2024

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One of the most anticipated moments of the year has arrived, the presentation of the new iPhone, in this case the iPhone 16. All Apple fans have a countdown in their heads until every year the Apple Event arrives in which the big hardware and software news will be presented respectively.

Throughout the year, information about patents and different technical aspects of the new iPhone 16 has been leaking. Much of this information is just speculation, which is why we are going to tell you in this article what is the key and secure information that we have so far in addition to his supposed release date and when the presentation event is. Although you know, until we see the Apple Event nothing is certain.

When is the iPhone 16 presented?

iPhone 16 mockups
iPhone 16 mockups

 

And yes, as we told you, we already have a presentation date, that is, the date of Apple Event, September 9, 2024 at Apple Park. You can follow this event live on its official channels which we will leave you later, but they will be the usual ones.

From this we can deduce based on previous presentations that if it is presented on Monday, September 9, we will have to go until the following Friday to make the reservation and that its launch will be about 10 days after the Apple Event. Taking this as a reference, we deduce that The official launch of the iPhone 16 will be on September 20. 

This is the pattern that Apple has followed in previous years, which is why we believe that the release date will be that. Also in the case of Spain, it is always in the first sales batches, so we will not have to wait long to have the new iPhone 16 in our hands.

How much will the iPhone 16 cost?

Although Apple has not yet announced its official prices and we know that from time to time tend to increase, we can venture to give you some standards that are usually met. In any case and despite this speculation of ours, we will have to wait for the Apple Event on September 9 to find out.

  • iPhone 16: this model usually starts in the €799 being the most basic without any special features other than the update of the model itself.
  • iPhone 16 Plus: the model with the largest screen usually starts from the €899
  • iPhone 16 Pro: The iPhone Pro already takes a leap in quality, especially in its camera and with it also in price, so we believe that it will be around €999 output.
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max: this model has all the features of the previous ones but also always has more screen, better technologies and is usually one of the best sellers, which is why it usually starts from €1199 being the most expensive to buy.
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You already know that Apple usually gives prices in dollars, but the conversion it makes is very much in their favor, with a euro being the same as a dollar for them. In the case of Spain we usually end up disadvantaged with this issue. Remember that these prices are mere speculation based on previous models, they can increase and in fact this is likely.

IPhone 16 Features

iPhone 16 side button
iPhone 16 side button leaked by MacRumors

 

What we know so far from the few leaks we have had is that they are going to continue with the design of the iPhone 15. In some places it has been said that its rear edge may be more rounded but that the essence will continue to be that of the previous model with titanium.

This material is being used by Apple in other devices in a general way because we understand that it will continue with its manufacturing. For example in the Apple Watch, about which we have made a recent article about the best apps for Apple Watch in 2024, in case you're interested.

Regarding the connections of the iPhone 16, we hope that Apple also continues with the USB-C since it has been, in quotes, a step backwards for the company, leaving aside the famous lightning that ended up causing so many problems. In addition to this, there is talk of a new side button called "Project Nova." It seems that it will be a haptic volume button that Apple already tried to introduce on the iPhone 15 Pro.

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You can also expect some size increase in the Pro and Pro Max versions, to be exact 6,3 and 6,9 inches. Different media and personalities surrounding the company have confirmed this, but there is nothing from Apple.

As you can see in the image above, it is more or less a continuous model. That is, we obtain again a 0,2-inch front and triple rear cameras. As we tell you, the only new thing seems to be the "Project Nova" button, something filtered by MacRumors long ago. In addition to this it seems that there will be a new and best MagSafe connector, to improve magnetism.

IPhone 16 screen

Before getting into the software, we leave you the leaks regarding the screen of the iPhone 16 and its Plus, Pro and Pro Max models:

  • iPhone 16: OLED 6,1 inches, 2.000 nits, 60Hz
  • iPhone 16 Plus: OLED 6,7 inches, 2.000 nits, 60Hz
  • iPhone 16 Pro: 6,3-inch LTPO OLED, 2.000 nits, 1-120Hz
  • iPhone 16 ProMax: LTPO OLED, 6,9 inches, 2.000 nits, 1-120Hz

IPhone 16 processor

A16 Bionic Chip
A16 Bionic Chip

What we have so far is that the new device will come with the A18 Bionic chip. This chip will give us greater performance and energy efficiency than the iPhone 15. The A18 Bionic will have up to 8 cores. In addition to this, it is expected to have 8GB of RAM.

IPhone 16 camera

iphone 16 camera
iphone 16 camera

 

Rumors suggest that there will be a significant improvement in this hardware and that Apple always reinvents itself in photography. Everything indicates that the Pro models will have a 48MP sensor and improvements in image stabilization. There is also speculation that the Pro Max model will have a periscope lens, which will allow you to perform an optical zoom of up to 10x without losing quality.

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iOS 18 on iPhone 16

iOS 18
iOS 18

 

It seems that the new iPhone will launch with iOS 18, the latest version of Apple's OS. From this operating system we can highlight that there are improvements in artificial intelligence, that there is also greater integration with home automation products within the Apple ecosystem and in addition to this, different and new privacy features which will allow us to have more control over our personal data.

If you are the owner of the Apple Vision Pro seems that iOS18 is also going to give these more integration, allowing much better and powerful augmented reality experiences. Obviously this is because we will have a performance improvement thanks to the new hardware of the iPhone 16.

IPhone 16 Battery

Thanks to the A18 Bionic chip it seems that we will have better efficiency in this model. Regarding charging, it is expected that the new device comes with a fast charging up to 30W and as we told you before, it comes with improved MagSafe wireless charging.

  • iPhone 16: 3.561 mAh.
  • iPhone 16 Plus: 4,006 mAh.
  • Pro iPhone 16: 3.577 mAh.
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4.676 mAh.

Where to watch the Apple Event?

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As we mentioned before, you can watch the event live from Apple's official channels:

The event schedule will depend on where you are:

  • Cupertino (U.S)from 10.00pm.
  • Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico: from 11.00pm.
  • Colombia, Ecuador and Peru: from 12.00pm.
  • Bolivia, New York (U.S), Puerto Rico and Santo Domingo: from 13.00pm.
  • Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay: from 14.00pm.
  • Canary Islands (Spain)from 18.00pm.
  • Peninsular Spain, Balearic Islands, Ceuta and Melilla: from 19.00pm.

From Tecnobits We will keep you informed about any news about the Apple Event, but remember that it will be on September 9 at 19:XNUMX p.m. Spanish time.

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