The iPhone 16 combines updated hardware, custom physical controls, and performance built specifically for Apple Intelligence.
Key Specifications & Features
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Design & Build: Features an aluminum enclosure with a color-infused back glass and a latest-generation Ceramic Shield front. It includes an IP68 dust/water resistance rating and comes in standard finish options: Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, and Black.
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Display: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen (2556 x 1179 resolution at 460 ppi) featuring Dynamic Island, up to 2,000 nits outdoor peak brightness, and a minimum brightness of 1 nit for dark environments.
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Performance: Powered by the 3nm A18 chip with a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, paired with 8GB RAM to run demanding local AI tasks and AAA mobile gaming efficiently.
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Physical Controls:
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Action Button: Customizable shortcut key replacing the traditional mute switch (used for silent mode, flashlight, voice memos, translate, etc.).
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Camera Control: Touch-sensitive capacitive key on the side frame with force sensing and haptics for launching the camera, adjusting zoom, exposure, and depth of field.
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Camera System: Vertically aligned dual rear cameras designed to capture Spatial Video for Apple Vision Pro:
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48MP Fusion Camera: $f/1.6$ aperture with sensor-shift optical image stabilization (OIS) and integrated 2x optical-quality telephoto.
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12MP Ultra Wide Camera: $f/2.2$ aperture with autofocus, enabling macro photography and improved low-light capture.
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12MP TrueDepth Front Camera: $f/1.9$ aperture with autofocus.
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Battery & Charging: Offers up to 22 hours of continuous video playback. Charges via USB-C (USB 2.0 speeds), with support for up to 25W MagSafe wireless fast charging using a 30W adapter or higher.
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Connectivity & OS: Runs iOS 18 with support for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, Second-Gen Ultra Wideband, 5G, and Emergency SOS via satellite. Available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities.