With the iPhone 16 release date almost certainly mere weeks away, rumors have already revealed quite a few details about the design, colors and more. There have been leaks about all four handsets in the iPhone 16 series, to the point where we already know most of what’s coming in the 2024 lineup.

Here’s what to expect: larger screens, better cameras, additional buttons and more.

iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max rumors and leaks

The launch date of the iPhone 16 series is less than two months away, and as hard as Apple tries to keep the specs under wraps, it hasn’t had much success. That’s good news for anyone shopping for a new handset. Knowing what’s coming this autumn lets people decide now whether to wait or go ahead and get a model already on the market.

iPhone 16 series design according to rumors
If rumors prove correct, the iPhone 16 series will look much like this.Photo: Sonny Dickson/Cult of Mac

The big design change will be the 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max, up from the 6.7-inch display in the current version. And the Pro version supposedly will move up from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches. Expect the overall devices to be larger, but with slimmer screen bezels.

Many people want the largest iPhone they can get for watching videos, gaming, etc. And the next Pro Max reportedly will sport the biggest iPhone screen Apple has to offer … at least until the iPhone Fold comes along in 2026.

Rumors indicate the other two upcoming 2024 models — the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus — will stick with the same screen sizes as the iPhone 15 series. That would mean a Plus version at 6.7 inches and a basic model at 6.1 inches.

iPhone 16 colors

As for casing colors, rumors say the iPhone 16 Pro models might come in a new bronze titanium as well as natural titanium, black titanium and white titanium. If so, say goodbye to blue titanium for last year’s models.

The two more basic models could arrive in white, black, blue, green and pink colors — but not yellow.

iPhone 16 cameras

iPhone cameras are critical components for many users. Last fall, the iPhone 15 Pro Max became the first with a 5x tetraprism camera. And rumors say both iPhone 16 Pro models will gain this premium feature this year. While the more affordable Plus and standard models won’t get a camera upgrade, leaks show the cameras have been arranged vertically, not offset as they are in the 2023 versions.

Action button for everyone

Multiple rumors indicate that the number of buttons on this year’s iPhones will grow. The Action button that debuted in the two 2023 Pro models reportedly will expand to all four upcoming ones, replacing the Mute switch.

And that apparently won’t be the only button change. A new multifunction camera button on the right edge of the Pro models (and maybe the non-Pro ones)  reportedly will make taking pictures and videos easier.

Faster CPU for Apple Intelligence

We expect all iPhone 16 models to use A18 processors manufactured using TSMC’s N3E process, a more cost-effective and higher-yield version of its 3nm technology. It’s possible the Pro and Pro Max versions will boast an enhanced version of the chip. All four likely will come with 8GB of RAM. And they should continue with the current storage options — from 128GB to 1TB, depending on the model.

The processor and RAM upgrades are clearly about ensuring top performance when running Apple Intelligence — the company’s upcoming (mostly) on-device AI features.

iPhone 16 battery

In addition, the latest iPhone 16 rumors point to the 2024 models benefiting from faster charging and better batteries. And a new battery design could mean easier repairability. The new battery reportedly will come sheathed in a metal enclosure. And that will be held in place with a special glue that comes unglued when a small current is applied. Batteries inevitably degrade, and the new design should make the iPhone 16’s battery easier to replace.

iPhone 16 release date and cost

Apple traditionally puts the launch date for new flagship iPhones in September each year. At this point, there’s no reason to suspect 2024 will be any different. That means the iPhone 16 series release date could come in three or four weeks. Because very few current iOS handsets can handle Apple Intelligence, analysts predict unusually strong demand for the new models.

Units are reportedly being assembled in India for the first time, as this critical step increasingly expands beyond China.

So far, no iPhone 16 rumors revealed price hikes for the upcoming models. If pricing holds steady, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will start at $1,199, with the iPhone 16 Pro coming in at $999, the Plus at $899, and the standard iPhone 16 model at $799.

We originally published this article on the iPhone 16 release date and other rumors on July 27, 2024. We updated it with fresh iPhone 16 rumors.