The iPhone 16 Series and Apple Intelligence

September 30, 2024

What special things have Apple done with their software and hardware

Joseph Chisom Ofonagoro

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Apple

Well, it is September already and with Apple, September is their official launching month.

This year brought with it three major Apple updates; Apple Intelligence, iOS 18 and of course, the iPhone 16 series.

Apple Intelligence

On the 10th of June 2024, Apple announced the initial release of their special AI platform, Apple Intelligence, which sort of coincidentally has its acronym as AI too.

This AI is set to be one of the best versions of Artificial Intelligence that the world has ever known, focusing more on leveraging more on human context, an advanced form of human assistant, built into our devices. Where else to build an AI that’s like an intelligent duplicate of you if not on our devices–the things we use the most in our lives.

According to Apple, this AI would be merged into Apple's default AI assistant, Siri, but in this case, it is having a whole new touch. Infusing personalization like never before.

iOS 18

Apple’s latest operating system for iPhones, the iOS 18 was launched alongside the iPhone 16 series and would be the default operating system for all iPhone 16 devices until an update arrives.

As put forward by Apple, the iOS 18 is simplified into being just one thing: Truly personal.

Apple is reputable for enhanced privacy, but with iOS 18, they are taking privatization of the iPhone to a whole new level as you can now not only customize certain things to have a personal feel, but can truly be in control of your data.

Put plainly, with this iOS version, iPhone users can now have more ability to personally customize their iPhones in a way that suits them, all thanks to the combined Apple Intelligence. But that is not in any way suggestive that Apple is watering down on security of the iPhone. As a matter of fact, iPhone security is getting more smart features; from the tap to cash method of payment to the passwords app that lets you store your passwords in a secure iOS app.

The iPhone 16 series

The iPhone 16 series was launched on the 9th of September 2024. For the first time after the iPhone 11 series, Apple made an unexpected shift in camera orientation in the 16 and 16 plus only while the 16 pro and 16 pro max retained the 3 camera positioning.

This camera orientation would be a very visible denominator between the 16 series until perhaps they replicate it again in the next iPhone release.

Of them all, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is still the higher rated one by specs and everything, though some people have criticized it as retaining the 3-camera orientation of Apple’s pro max phones.

Here is a detailed specification of all four of them

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iPhone 16

The iPhone 16 comes with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display and a 60Hz refresh rate.

For its processor, it is powered by a hexa core A18 Bionic (3 nm) chipset and sits on top an 8GB LPDDR5 of RAM.

Its storage starts from 128GB then the 256GB variant and then for the iPhone 16 the 512GB crowns it all, all of them being non-expandable.

It is powered by a 3,561 mAh battery and supports a 25W MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging which is decently fast.

With all its advanced AI features, it has a dual rear camera of 48MP on the main lens with a 12MP ultra-wide, the same 12MP can also be found in the front camera.

It comes with passcode protection and a 3D Face ID recognition with a 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E and bluetooth 5.3. It has a body dimension of 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm and weighs approx 170g

iPhone 16 Plus

The iPhone 16 Plus features a larger 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, also with a 60Hz refresh rate.

It shares the same A18 Bionic (3 nm) processor with a hexa core setup and 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, delivering a similar performance as its smaller counterpart.

Storage options start at 128GB and go up to 512GB, with no expandable storage available.

The battery is larger compared to the iPhone 16, making it ideal for extended use, and it supports 25W MagSafe charging along with Qi2 wireless charging.

On the camera side, it also sports a dual setup on the back with a 48MP main lens and a 12MP ultra-wide. The front camera has a 12MP sensor as well.

Connectivity features include 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. It weighs around 195g and has a body dimension of 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.8 mm.

iPhone 16 Pro

The iPhone 16 Pro comes with a 6.1-inch ProMotion OLED display a length which is typical of pro iPhones, offering a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother visuals, a 100% increase from its earlier counterparts.

It is powered by the more advanced A18 Pro chipset and is paired with 12GB of RAM, giving it better performance, particularly for multitasking and high-end apps.

Storage starts at 256GB and goes up to 1TB, still non-expandable like other models in the series.

Its battery supports both MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging and has decent endurance for power users.

On the back, the camera setup is enhanced with three lenses: a 48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, and 12MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. The front camera remains 12MP for clear selfies.

It supports Face ID for secure unlocking, along with 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.3. The body dimensions are 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm, and it weighs approximately 187g.

iPhone 16 Pro Max

The iPhone 16 Pro Max boasts a 6.7-inch ProMotion OLED display, also with a 120Hz refresh rate for the best viewing experience in the series.

It is powered by the A18 Pro chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM, making it the most powerful option in the lineup.

Storage starts at 256GB and goes up to 1TB, making it ideal for users with larger storage needs.

Its battery is the largest in the series, with support for 25W MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging for extended use.

On the camera side, it has a similar triple-lens setup as the Pro model, but with a 5x optical zoom on the 12MP telephoto lens. The front camera is also 12MP.

It features Face ID, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.3. The iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs around 210g and measures 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm