TechPhonesiPhonesiPhone 16 brings AI capabilities and improved cameraThe regular iPhone 16 has some big upgrades that mean that it’s all the phone you needWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechPhonesiPhonesiPhone 16 brings AI capabilities and improved cameraThe regular iPhone 16 has some big upgrades that mean that it’s all the phone you needWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The regular iPhone 16 has some big upgrades that mean that it’s all the phone you need
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Apple)
(Image credit: Apple)
Apple’siPhone16 is a much bigger upgrade than it first seemed at theSeptember iPhone launch event. While theiPhone 16 Probrings even greater features, this ‘entry-level’ option has a feature set that really impresses.
The chip inside the iPhone has jumped from the A16 to the new A18 in the 16, bringing it more in align with the 16 Pro’s A18 Pro chip. This chip allows the 16 to process all those Apple Intelligence features, such as the system-wide writing tools, summaries and image generation.
Recent updatesThis piece has been updated as it was based on incorrect specs that suggested the iPhone 16 had an always on display.
Recent updatesThis piece has been updated as it was based on incorrect specs that suggested the iPhone 16 had an always on display.
Recent updates
This piece has been updated as it was based on incorrect specs that suggested the iPhone 16 had an always on display.
(Image credit: Apple)
(Image credit: Apple)
There are some big changes with the camera system on the iPhone 16, which will please photographers. Notably the rear camera array now has both lenses in line. This is in fact to allow the 16 to shoot Spatial images – 3D pictures and video that can be viewed on the Vision Pro.
The rear main camera is now referred to as a Fusion camera, as it combines two images(a fine detail 48MP and a light capture 12MP image) to generate that 48-million pixel image. This is once again paired with a 12MP ultra-wide camera, rather than the 48MP ultra wide on the Pro models.
The ultra-wide camera also now provides macro photography options for close up shots, while the main camera can crop in to provide a 2x zoom equivalent. That means that you essentially have four main camera options here: a 0.5x, 1x, 2x and Macro camera.
There’s a new camera control button on the side of the iPhone 16 too, which allows two levels of press. A hard press takes a picture, while a soft, or half press, brings up a menu to allow access to functions like aperture and zoom.
(Image credit: Apple)
(Image credit: Apple)
The other piece of big news here is that the battery life has been improved on the iPhone 16. According to the specs, it will do up to 22 hours of video playback or 18 hours of streaming playback – that’s two hours longer than the iPhone 15.
Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox
Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts
For charging the iPhone 16 also now supports up to 25W MagSafe wireless charging, using one of the new 30W chargers. This allows the phone to charge up to 50% in around 30 minutes.
The iPhone 16 starts from £799 / $799 / AUD$1,399 for the 128GB version and up to £1,099 /$1,099 AUD$1,949 for the 512GB version. It comes in five new colours including ultramarine, teal, a brighter pink, white and black. It is available to pre-order from this Friday (13th Sept) and ships from 20th September.
Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 review: sensational sound, ordinary ANCBowers & Wilkins' step-down true wireless earbuds sound amazing and are well-priced – so what’s the catch, if anything?
Bowers & Wilkins' step-down true wireless earbuds sound amazing and are well-priced – so what’s the catch, if anything?
Try this 4-week core workout plan to build strength, stability, and definitionUnlock full-body power with this simple yet effective core routine – no endless crunches, just real results
Unlock full-body power with this simple yet effective core routine – no endless crunches, just real results
iPhone 16 review: clever, not just intelligentThe iPhone 16 is smarter than it looks, even ahead of Apple Intelligence
The iPhone 16 is smarter than it looks, even ahead of Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence will add plenty to your iPhone, but also take something important awayWhat the right hand giveth…
What the right hand giveth…
Your iPhone 16 or 16 Pro battery should last longer, here’s whyThere’s an increase in battery size in all iPhone 16 models
There’s an increase in battery size in all iPhone 16 models
The iPhone 16 Capture button looks like a masterclass in overthinkingIt’s the ultimate jack of all trades
It’s the ultimate jack of all trades
Surely it can’t be a coincidence?
When is the iPhone 16 coming out? Could Apple’s on-sale date be a surprise?The iPhone 16 has already bucked trends once
The iPhone 16 has already bucked trends once
Apple iPhone 16 launch date revealed in alleged invite leakEarlier than usual… if real
Earlier than usual… if real
iPhone 16 hands-on video shows every colour to expect… againWe have a favourite, do you?
We have a favourite, do you?
