On September 9th, Apple unveiled the highly anticipated iPhone 16. This was alongside the new AirPods 4 and Apple Watch 10! In this blog, we’re diving into the standout iPhone 16 Features. Across its basic, plus, and pro models. So, if you’re in the market for a new smartphone and considering the iPhone 16, you’ll have all the information you need right here. Without the hassle of scouring the web!
Price and Availability
To begin with, let’s look into how much the iPhone 16 models are worth! First up, the basic iPhone 16 will cost you from $1599 NZD, whereas the iPhone 16 Plus, with a larger display will cost you from $1,799 NZD. But, if you really want the best in the game, you’ll have to splash out on the iPhone 16 Pro. This is priced from $1,999 NZD. Or if you want something even better, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be priced from $2,399 NZD.
But when is it all available to actually purchase? Well if you’re wanting to pre-order your iPhone 16, you’ll be able to do this at exactly 12:00am NZST on September 14th. After that, general purchasing will be available from September 20th.
Colours and Display
Now let’s get into the design of the iPhone 16 models. Well first up, both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus come with the following colour options. White, black, teal, “ultramarine” and pink! Whereas the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max has its own collection of colours. These include white titanium, darker titanium, natural titanium and a brown coloured desert titanium.
Size wise, the basic iPhone 16 will have a 6.1-inch display. The plus will offer a little more surface area with a 6.7-inch display. On the other hand, the pro models will offer both a 6.3-inch display as well as a whopping 6.9-inch display for its max version – the largest iPhone display ever! Apple also stated that the devices included the thinnest borders yet!
Lifespan
When we invest a significant amount in a phone, we understandably expect it to last. Apple claims to have introduced features that will make all of the iPhone 16 models the most durable and long-lasting iPhones yet.
iPhone 16 will offer a sturdy, aerospace-grade aluminium enclosure with glass that is two times tougher than any other smartphone glass! Plus, with a new internal design, the iPhone 16 will dissipate heat more effectively. This will prevent over-heating causing damage to your devices battery.
And, speaking of your smartphone’s battery, across all of the models on one end you’ll get up to 22 hours video playback for the basic iPhone 16. On the other you’ll get a massive 33 hours video playback for the iPhone 16 Pro Max!
Camera control
Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s dive into one of the most exciting iPhone 16 features: Camera Control! With a new button added to the side of your iPhone, you’ll be able to quickly, easily and efficiently access and manage your camera controls!
You’ll just have to click the button once to open the camera app, lightly press the button to access controls like zoom, then click it once more to take a photo! So with this ultimate iPhone 16 feature, the need to tap menus and modes on your screen will be completely eliminated! How cool is that?
Also, cool side feature. If you click the Camera Control button and point your camera towards… let’s say a nearby restaurant, your iPhone 16 will pull up information such as reviews, the menu and how to make a reservation! Awesome!
Camera quality
Speaking of the camera related iPhone 16 features, we’ll also be seeing an improvement in the camera and video quality of this new range! With a two-in-one 48MP Fusion camera you’ll take super high resolution photos and with 2x optical-quality and the Ultra Wide camera, you’ll be able to shoot extreme close-up photos, or wider more expansive photos! As stated by Apple, it is “like having four lenses in your pocket!”.
Oh, and if you’re going to purchase the iPhone 16 Pro, expect the smartphone to capture 4K 120 frames per second videos. It will also record spatial audio with reduced background noise!
Siri enhancement
The iPhone 16 range is built with AI in mind. So, you can assume that the role Apple’s digital assistant, Siri, plays has greatly improved! In fact, Siri can now pull from your messages. This means it can remind you about dates and times planned through text messages. Plus, you can also say “Hey Siri, please send ‘Mum’ the photos I took in Wellington yesterday” and Siri will understand how to do just that!
Custom-built chip for Apple Intelligence
Finally, let’s talk about the iPhone 16’s new A18 chip! It’s two generations ahead of the iPhone 15’s A16 Bionic chip. Plus it’s custom built for Apple Intelligence, Apple’s personal intelligence system, which we should be seeing in December of this year!
Summed up by Apple, the new Apple Intelligence system will help you “write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly.” For example, it will provide writing tools for proofreading, summarising and re-writing and it will help you prioritise messages in the Mail app. You’ll also get some very advanced privacy protections. Letting you feel confident that your data is always in the right hands, aka your own, not even Apples!
So there you have it, some of our favourite iPhone 16 features! And there’s lots more where that came from! General availability kicks off on September 20th. So, make sure you mark that down in your calendar! Oh, and remember, if you need help setting up a new device or need some smartphone or tablet training, Book a Geek to get you started!
