Apple introduced the iPhone 16, its new generation of mobile phones for 2024, at the end of last Monday (9). The entire series offers interesting new features, both in terms of technical specifications and functions, being one of the most notable launches of the company.
While the iPhone 15 offers an advanced yet familiar experience, iPhone 16 aims to strengthen features and introduce new featuresAmong the most interesting additions is the improved “Camera Control”, a new tactile button for managing camera functions.
But the differences aren’t just external; they’re also internal. The iPhone 16 marks the debut of Apple’s first devices designed to meet the demands of Apple Intelligence, a suite of tools powered by generative artificial intelligence.
Therefore, as every year TecMundo Make a comparison: What’s new in the iPhone 16 compared to the iPhone 15?
New Camera Control
The main new feature of iPhone 16 is “Camera Control”. THE The capacitive button is positioned on the side of the mobile phone. can interpret gestures and different levels of pressure.
All this versatility ensures the component support for multiple functionsIt’s all integrated into the iOS 18 camera app, allowing the user to take photos, start recording videos, access camera functions (e.g. zoom and exposure), and more.
New Apple Fusion cameras
We’re still talking about cameras, The lenses are now called “Apple Fusion”The base line has two sensors: a 48MP main and a 12MP ultrawide, while the Pro models have the same 48MP main lens, a 48MP ultrawide, and a 12MP telephoto.
Improved ultra-wide sensor on base iPhone 16 models Supports macro photography function. In addition, thanks to the vertical positioning of the cameras, mobile phones are also compatible with shooting spatial videos.
The differences on the iPhone 16 Pro are even bigger: The ultra-wide lens now offers 48MP resolution, up from 12MP on the iPhone 15 Pro. THE The development has the potential to provide more detailed imagesespecially in macro photography or wide shots.
Apple A18 Bionic Chipset
In 2024, Apple finally incorporates generative AI into its ecosystem Via Apple Intelligence. The feature set uses local processing and the company’s data centers to deliver a variety of features in iOS 18.
That’s why Apple positions the iPhone 16 as “made for Apple Intelligence.” Clearly, this preparation is in the new chipsets. Apple A18 and Apple A18 ProAvailable on iPhone 16 and 16 Pro respectively.
Overall, the A18 Bionic and its bigger sibling offer more performance than last year’s counterparts. Improvements to the Neural Engine (Apple’s nickname for NPUs) are not only aimed at delivering good performance on this year’s new features, but also also provides longevity for future additions.
Similarly, improvements in other areas of the chipset, such as 3nm lithography power optimizations and integrated GPU, offer longer battery life, better graphics rendering performance, and greater multitasking capabilities.
More colors
THE Apple is betting on a more colorful palette on the iPhone 16The new feature on the iPhone 16 Pro is gold, preserving the more basic offering of the more expensive series and highlighting the titanium finish.
The idea of offering color options continues on the basic iPhone 16: there are still five options, but they are now more vibrant and with the arrival of blue and green.
Action Button on iPhone 16
To close the list of new features, there is the arrival of the Action Button in the base models of the iPhone 16. Now the features of the component that were previously exclusive to more expensive units are included throughout the range.
THE The Action Button was born on the iPhone 15 ProThis component replaces the play/mute button but has extra functions that make it even more useful in everyday life, such as activating the camera, turning on the flashlight, performing translations, enabling/disabling the volume, and accessing accessibility features.
What hasn’t changed?
In this latest version, very few features have been preserved on new devices. Perhaps the main similarity is the structureThe iPhone 16 is made from the same aluminum and tinted glass as the iPhone 15.
On the iPhone 16 Pro, The titanium structure offered by the iPhone 15 Pro has also been preservedThis reinforced the recommendation to use the material to differentiate devices targeting the premium market.
Another similarity of the new generation mobile phones is Dynamic IslandThe component was retained across all iPhone 16s, as it was on the iPhone 15; it appeared this was a new feature that would be here to stay.
Finally, There is a USB-C inputwas also introduced in the previous generation.
iPhone 16 is more expensive
But the news package did not come free: iPhone 16 launches with even higher suggested price compared to the previous generation — some devices are up to R$ 400 more expensive.
Pre-orders for the new iPhone 16 begin September 24 in Brazil this year. However, there is no estimate for when deliveries will begin in the country.
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Source: Tec Mundo
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