Comprehensive review of the new iPhone 16
The new iPhone 16 comes with an improved design compared to the previous iPhone 15 model, and is available in attractive colors, and supports Apple's all-new artificial intelligence features (Apple Intelligence) that will begin to reach this phone and other phones in the iPhone 16 series through the upcoming updates to the iOS 18 operating system .
The iPhone 16 is a good option for people who prefer small phones that can be easily held in one hand and are lightweight, and are not looking to use the professional and advanced features available in the larger Pro models in the series.
If you are planning to buy the new iPhone 16 but have not made a final decision yet, the following review will help you learn about all the specifications and features of this phone so that you can make the final decision:
Design and display:
The iPhone 16 comes with an elegant and attractive design, and is characterized by its small size and light weight compared to the larger Pro models in the series. One of the notable design differences between this phone and the previous iPhone 15 is the shape of the rear camera frame, which appears in an oval shape, surrounding the two rear camera lenses arranged vertically, in addition to the new physical camera control button located on the right side under the power button.
The dimensions of this new phone are 146.7 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm, and it weighs 170 grams. It has an aluminum frame, the front side is covered with a layer of Corning-made glass, and the back side is covered with a layer of the same type of glass.
The iPhone 16 is IP68 water and dust resistant, and can withstand submersion in water up to six meters deep for half an hour.
As for the screen, this phone includes a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen, with a brightness of up to 2000 nits, a resolution of 1179 x 2556 pixels, a density of 460 pixels per inch , and supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
One of the main features of the iPhone 16 screen is the Dynamic Island, which appears in the form of a small notch at the top of the screen that changes size depending on the content it displays. The Dynamic Island displays notifications and alerts.
Camera:
The iPhone 16 includes a dual-lens rear camera; the primary wide camera comes with a resolution of 48 megapixels, and the second ultra-wide camera comes with a resolution of 12 megapixels. It also includes a front camera with a resolution of 12 megapixels. The cameras of this phone support shooting videos with a resolution of 4K at a rate of 60 frames per second.
To make it easier to take photos using this phone's camera and improve the photography experience, Apple has added a camera control button that can be used for a number of different functions when taking photos and recording videos. The camera can be launched by clicking the camera control button once, and if you press it again, you will be able to take a photo.
If you want to shoot a video, you have to long press the button, and to access the camera controls menu, lightly click twice. After reaching this menu, you can swipe over the button to navigate through the photography modes, and swiping over the button also allows you to adjust the zoom in or out.
The camera control button is also responsible for Apple's new visual intelligence feature that will arrive later this year. This feature, similar to Google Lens, is designed to help users identify objects and places faster than ever before.
In terms of photography quality, all new iPhone 16 phones have professional cameras that can capture high-quality, clear images in low and high light conditions. Although the cameras in the Pro models have more advanced capabilities compared to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus cameras, these phones have excellent photography capabilities.
Processor and Performance:
The iPhone is powered by Apple's new Apple A18 processor, which is highly efficient and fast, and has about 30% faster CPU performance and 40% faster GPU performance than the Apple A16 Bionic processor that powers the iPhone 15.
One of the reasons that prompted Apple to enhance the efficiency of the processor in the iPhone 16 is to make it capable of running the artificial intelligence features that will soon be coming to compatible iPhones, as these features require a powerful processor that is characterized by high processing speed.
Some of the most important AI features that will arrive on the iPhone 16 include writing tools, Siri voice assistant powered by ChatGPT, AI image creation features, and Visual Intelligence, which can be quickly accessed using the camera control button.
In terms of RAM and internal storage, the iPhone 16 is available with one RAM option of 8 GB, and three internal storage options: 128, 256, or 512 GB.
Battery and charging:
The iPhone 16 has a 3,500mAh battery and supports fast wired charging, charging up to 50% in 30 minutes using a compatible 20W charger.
The iPhone 16 can last for about 16 hours of heavy use, 16 hours of web browsing, 20 hours of video watching, and about nine hours of video gaming.
the price:
The new iPhone 16 starts at $799 and comes in five colors: black, white, pink, purple, and green.
Here are the full specifications of the new iPhone 16:
| iPhone 16 | |
| The processor | Apple A18 octa-core processor built on 3nm process. |
| Screen | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED. |
| Internal storage options | 128, 256, or 512 GB. |
| RAM | 8 GB. |
| Rear camera | Dual-lens; 48MP primary, 12MP secondary. |
| Front camera | 12MP single lens. |
| 3.5mm headphone jack | Not supported. |
| microSD card support | Not supported. |
| Contact | 5G networks, Wi-Fi 6/7 networks, Bluetooth 5.3 technology, And near field communication (NFC) technology. |
| colors | Black, white, pink, purple, green. |
| Operating system | iOS 18. |
| the weight | 170 grams. |
| the price | Starting at $799 . |