Apple I Phone 16: Everything You Need to Know
Apple launched its much-anticipated I Phone 16 series at the GlowTime event on September 9. With pre-orders starting on September 13, the I Phone 16 will be available in stores, including in India, from September 20. At Gadgetsbill, our tech enthusiasts have taken a deep dive into this new release, and here’s a complete rundown of what the I Phone 16 has to offer.
The I Phone 16 is available in five striking colors: Black, White, Pink, Teal, and Ultramarine. Its aluminum design with a Ceramic Shield front ensures durability, while the color-infused glass back gives it a premium finish. The phone’s dimensions are sleek, with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, offering brilliant resolution and Dynamic Island for improved interaction. It weighs 170 grams and has memory options ranging from 128GB to 512GB.
Under the hood, the I Phone 16 is powered by the groundbreaking A18 chip. With its 6-core CPU and advanced Neural Engine, the A18 boosts performance while improving energy efficiency for a better battery life. A key feature, Apple Intelligence, helps users perform tasks more effortlessly, though it’s currently in beta. Photography gets a significant upgrade with a 48MP advanced dual-camera system, featuring a camera control button for instant shots, Night mode, HDR, and 4K video recording capabilities. The iPhone 16 offers better performance, longer battery life, and top-tier photography features, making it a solid upgrade for Apple enthusiasts.
I Phone 16 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Launch | – Announced: September 9, 2024 |
| Availability | – Pre-order: September 13, 2024 – Release Date: September 20, 2024 (India included) |
| Body | – Dimensions: 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.80 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches) – Weight: 170 g (6.00 oz.) – Build: Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass back (Black, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine) – Water and dust resistance: IP68 |
| Display | – Type: Super Retina XDR OLED – Size: 6.1 inches – Resolution: 2556 x 1179 pixels, 460 ppi – Features: Dynamic Island, True Tone, HDR10, Haptic Touch, Wide color (P3), 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio – Max brightness: 1,000 nits (typical), 1,600 nits (HDR), 2,000 nits (outdoor) |
| Chipset | – A18 Bionic chip – 6-core CPU (2 performance, 4 efficiency cores) – 5-core GPU – 16-core Neural Engine |
| Storage Options | – 128GB – 256GB – 512GB |
| Operating System | – iOS 18 |
| Camera (Main) | – Dual-camera system – 48MP wide (ƒ/1.6, sensor-shift OIS, 100% Focus Pixels) – 12MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 100% Focus Pixels) – 12MP telephoto (ƒ/1.6, 52mm) – 2x optical zoom in/out, 4x optical zoom range, digital zoom up to 10x – Features: Night mode, Photonic Engine, Smart HDR 5, Deep Fusion, Panorama (63MP), Portrait Mode with Focus and Depth Control, True Tone Flash |
| Camera Control | – Dedicated camera button for quick launch and photo capture |
| Video Recording | – 4K Dolby Vision at 24/30/60 fps – 1080p at 25/30/60 fps – Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR – Slow motion video (1080p at 120/240 fps) – Action mode (2.8K at 60 fps) – Time-lapse, Night mode Time-lapse, Macro video |
| Camera (Front) | – 12MP (ƒ/1.9, Focus Pixels) – Features: Night Mode, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, HDR 5, 4K Dolby Vision, Cinematic Mode |
| Battery | – Video playback: Up to 22 hours – Audio playback: Up to 80 hours – MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W – Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W – Fast charging: 50% in 30 minutes (with 20W adapter or higher) |
| Colors | – Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Security | – Face ID (TrueDepth camera for facial recognition) |
| Other Features | – Apple Intelligence (Beta) – Haptic Touch – Emergency SOS – Crash Detection |
| Water & Dust Resistance | – IP68 (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes) |
