16 / 16 Plus
Fun Facts
Introduced an under-display Face ID sensor, allowing for a more seamless front screen appearance with minimal interruptions.
The under-display Face ID sensor introduced true edge-to-edge display functionality, improving screen real estate even further.
Its microLED display was originally developed for Apple’s rumored AR glasses, but it was adapted to the iPhone for better brightness and color accuracy.
The iPhone 16’s microLED display is not only more energy-efficient but also promises zero burn-in, unlike the OLED screens on earlier models.
16 Pro /16 Pro Max
Fun Facts
The "pro max" version includes a solar-powered sensor that passively collects energy from ambient light to extend battery life marginally throughout the day.
First iPhone to integrate a periscope zoom lens, allowing for much greater optical zoom without physically increasing the lens size.
The advanced periscope lens system was designed in collaboration with a renowned camera lens manufacturer, making it the first iPhone to offer optical zoom beyond 5x.
The Pro Max’s periscope lens system allows for unprecedented optical zoom, but it also has a unique stabilization mechanism that shifts the entire lens for sharper photos.