Apple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max Launched with A18 Pro SoC, Check Features and Prices

Apple has finally unveiled the much-anticipated iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, the latest and greatest flagship smartphones from the Cupertino-based tech giant. The new iPhones come with a slew of upgrades and improvements over their predecessors, including a new A18 Pro SoC, improved cameras, and a longer battery life.

Design and Display

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max feature a similar design to their predecessors, with a sleek and premium glass and metal construction. However, the new models are slightly thicker and heavier than the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, due to the larger battery. The iPhone 16 Pro features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max features a larger 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. Both displays offer a resolution of 2556 x 1179 pixels and a peak brightness of 2000 nits.

Camera

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max feature a triple-lens rear camera system, which includes a new 48MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 12MP telephoto camera. The main camera features a wider aperture of f/1.5, which allows for more light to enter the lens, resulting in brighter and more detailed images, especially in low-light conditions. The ultrawide camera now has a wider field of view of 120 degrees, which is great for capturing wide-angle shots. The telephoto camera offers a 3x optical zoom, which is perfect for getting closer to distant subjects.

Performance

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are powered by the new A18 Pro SoC, which is Apple's latest and greatest mobile processor. The A18 Pro is built on a 5nm process and features a six-core CPU with two performance cores and four efficiency cores. The A18 Pro also features a new 5-core GPU, which is said to be up to 50% faster than the GPU in the A17 Bionic SoC. The A18 Pro is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage as standard, with higher storage options available.

Battery Life

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max feature larger batteries than their predecessors, which results in longer battery life. The iPhone 16 Pro is said to offer up to 20 hours of video playback, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max is said to offer up to 24 hours of video playback. Both models support fast charging, and can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes using a compatible charger.

Features

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max come with a number of new features, including a new Always-On Display, a new Dynamic Island, and a new Crash Detection feature. The Always-On Display allows users to see the time, date, and notifications on their iPhone's screen, even when the phone is locked. The Dynamic Island is a new interactive area at the top of the iPhone's screen that can display information from different apps, such as music playback, navigation, and more. The Crash Detection feature can automatically call emergency services if it detects that the user has been in a car crash.

Price

The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $1,099. Both models are available in four colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, and Deep Purple.