If you’re planning to buy an iPhone 16 Pro or an iPhone 16 Pro Max when they likely launch later this year, we hope you’ve been saving, because these are sure to be among the most expensive phones of 2024.

No iPhone 16 prices have been revealed just yet of course, but based on the previous models coupled with leaks and rumors, we can confidently say that the upcoming Pro models will cost a lot.

In fact, we can get more specific than that, so below you’ll find our predicted pricing for the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

iPhone 16 Pro price predictions

To begin with, it’s worth looking at what the iPhone 15 Pro costs, as that’s likely to be the minimum price Apple will charge for the iPhone 16 Pro.

The iPhone 15 Pro then starts at $999 / £999 / AU$1,849, but you can see full pricing for each configuration in the chart below.

So will the iPhone 16 Pro mirror this? It’s quite possible, but if anything this phone might cost even more than the current model.

After all, leaks suggest lots of upgrades are coming to the iPhone 16 Pro’s specs. It could have a larger screen for example, along with a new A18 Pro chipset, and new lenses for its ultra-wide and telephoto cameras.

In fact, we’ve specifically heard that the iPhone 16 Pro’s camera lenses might cost more to make than those of the iPhone 15 Pro. So that all rather suggests the price might increase.

That said, production costs also rose with the iPhone 15 line, yet Apple kept pricing similar to that of the iPhone 14 series (with some slight variation depending on your region). So an argument could be made that Apple might repeat that and keep pricing the same again – but we’d be more inclined to say a price rise is overdue.

So then, it’s almost out of the question that the iPhone 16 Pro will cost less than $999 / £999 / AU$1,849, and while it might carry roughly that price tag, we wouldn’t be at all surprised if it was a little more expensive – perhaps starting at around $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$1,999.

iPhone 16 Pro Max price predictions

For the most part, the same leaks and predictions apply to the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s price as for the iPhone 16 Pro’s price, but let’s start with what the iPhone 15 Pro Max retails for.

This phone starts at $1,199.99 / £1,199 / AU$2,199, so that can be seen as the likely minimum you’ll pay for the iPhone 16 Pro Max – you can see full pricing for the iPhone 15 Pro Max in the chart below.

But as with the iPhone 16 Pro, we reckon there’s a strong chance the upcoming phone will be priced higher than the current model.

And that’s for the same reasons as with the iPhone 16 Pro, namely that with rising production costs a price rise is likely due from Apple’s perspective, and the costs involved in building the iPhone 16 Pro Max might increase even more than those for the iPhone 16 Pro.

This phone is rumored to have a mammoth 6.9-inch display, along with the same A18 Pro chipset as its smaller sibling. It’s also rumored to have upgraded cameras – including possibly a new ‘super telephoto’ snapper, which could be enormously expensive. Either way, as with the iPhone 16 Pro it’s rumored that the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s cameras will include a new – and pricey – type of lens.

Some leaks have also referred to an iPhone Ultra, which could be a different handset, but might alternatively be another name for the iPhone 16 Pro Max – and whether it launches with Ultra in the name or not, the fact that such a name change is even being whispered of suggests this could be a huge upgrade. And with huge upgrades can come huge prices.

That said, we doubt Apple will go overboard with any price increases, especially if this does continue to carry Pro Max branding. So our guess is a starting price of up to around $1,199 / £1,199 / AU$2,199.

We should find out the exact pricing before too long, as the iPhone 16 release date is likely to be in September.

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It's been a little while since we heard anything about the iPhone SE 4 – the follow-up to the iPhone SE 3 from 2022 – but a fresh rumor suggests it's going to share some design similarities with the upcoming iPhone 16.

According to tipster Fixed Focus Digital on Chinese social media site Weibo (via MacRumors), the more affordable Apple phone is going to use the same rear chassis manufacturing process as the flagship Apple phone for 2024.

That doesn't mean the two phones will be identical, but there may be certain similarities in terms of dimensions and styling. It means the iPhone SE 4 might also adopt the vertical dual-lens rear camera configuration rumored for the iPhone 16.

Previous leaks had suggested the iPhone SE 4 could be based on the iPhone 14 from 2022, but now it seems as though Apple may go for a more modern look – and of course it'll save Apple some money if parts of the manufacturing process for the iPhone SE 4 and the iPhone 16 are shared as production ramps up.

What we're expecting

We're most probably going to see the iPhone 16 launched first – it's expected in September, alongside the iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and we think there are going to be a few design tweaks on show.

Dummy units of all four phones have surfaced, with a new camera bump around the rear camera lenses on the standard and Plus models, and a slight increase in height for the Pro and Pro Max handsets. We might also get some new colors this year.

As for the iPhone SE 4, it might be early next year before this smartphone shows up. This should be the model where the iPhone SE finally ditches the old iPhone design, with the Touch ID home button, and adopts the more modern look.

Alongside an OLED screen, the iPhone SE 4 could get the Dynamic Island, just like the high-end iPhones. It'll be interesting to see if the alterations affect the pricing of the cheapest iPhone – remember that the iPhone SE 3 went on sale for a starting price of $429 / £419 / AU$719 when it launched.

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One of the biggest decisions you’ll make when choosing an iPhone is the color you buy it in. After all, you’ll probably be keeping this phone for at least a year – and maybe way longer – and you’ll likely be looking at it many times each day.

So if you’re considering upgrading to an iPhone 16, an iPhone 16 Plus, an iPhone 16 Pro, or an iPhone 16 Pro Max later this year, you might want to start thinking about what color you want the phone in already.

Of course, Apple hasn’t confirmed the colors yet, but thanks to leaks and rumors we have a good idea of the likely shades, all of which you’ll find below.

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus rumored colors

Based on past form, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will probably be available in the same shades as each other, with the rumored options being as follows:

Black

We’ve heard from multiple sources that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus might be available in black, with both reputable leaker Ming-Chi Kuo and another less well-known source pointing to a black iPhone 16 model.

Black is an extremely popular and common smartphone shade, and it’s one that the iPhone 15 is available in, so we may well see a similar option for the iPhone 16.

Green

Green is a shade that has also been mentioned by the two sources above, with one adding that the green iPhone 16 could use color-infused glass, much like the iPhone 15’s colors do.

That will likely leave it quite a matte, pale color, perhaps like the green iPhone 15 that you can see above. In any case though, green is a slightly unusual smartphone color choice, and one that we’d be happy to see Apple offer again.

Pink

We’ve also heard talk of a pink iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus from the same two sources, and this once again is a color that you can get the iPhone 15 in, as you can see above.

There’s no guarantee that we’ll see the same shade of pink this year of course, but there’s a chance it will be similar.

Blue

Blue has been mentioned by the same set of sources too, and is also a color you can get the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in.

If it’s a similar shade this year then it will be very pale, but it’s possible we’ll instead see a much brighter or darker shade of blue. Depending on the shade, this could either be a smart alternative to black, or a fun, playful option.

White

The final iPhone 16 shade mentioned by both of these sources is white, which as with black is a very common, popular choice for a smartphone – if perhaps a bit uninteresting.

However, you can’t get the iPhone 15 in white, so this would be a new shade for the year if it is offered – though some past iPhones have come in white or off white shades, such as the iPhone 14 in Starlight, pictured above.

Yellow

Yellow was also mentioned by one of the two sources above as a possible shade, but we’re less convinced we’ll see this than the options above.

Aside from the fact that only one source has mentioned it, they also don’t have much of a track record, and they mentioned seven shades, which is more than Apple would usually offer.

In any case though, there is a yellow iPhone 15, which you can see above. Here it’s a pale yellow, though it remains to be seen whether the same will be true of the iPhone 16’s yellow shade – if it exists.

Purple

Finally for the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus there’s the possibility of a purple shade, but as with yellow this has only been mentioned by a single source, and they don’t have much of a track record.

So we wouldn’t count on seeing this, but it could make for an interesting option. You can’t get the iPhone 15 in purple, but the iPhone 14 is available in a purple shade, shown above.

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max rumored colors

As with the standard models, the Pro models will probably also be available in the same shades as each other, but the selection will likely differ from that of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, as you can see below.

Space Black

Reputable leaker Ming-Chi Kuo and @VNchocoTaco have both mentioned a black shade for the iPhone 16 Pro line, which might be marketed as Space Black according to one of these sources.

This may perhaps look like the iPhone 15 Pro in Black Titanium, or like the Space Black iPhone 14 Pro, both of which are pictured above. Both shades have a slightly gray edge to them, but whatever shade of black this is, it’s likely to be a smart, understated option.

White or silver

Both of the sources above have also mentioned a white iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, though Ming-Chi Kuo adds that it might instead be silver.

You can see the iPhone 15 Pro in White Titanium and the iPhone 14 Pro in silver above, and this new shade – if it exists – may well be similar to one of these.

As with black shade, white and silver shades are commonplace and seemingly very popular, so this option is likely to be a hit.

Rose

Of all the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max’s rumored shades, rose is the only one that might actually offer a bit of color.

This shade has been leaked by the same two sources, and this isn’t a color that you can get the iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max in, so it’s a bit different on that front too.

You can however get some iPhones in pink or rose gold shades, such as the pink iPhone 15 above. We’d expect the rose shade leaked here to look a bit different though, since it has a different name.

Gray / Natural Titanium

Finally, the same sources also mention a gray shade, which might be marketed as Natural Titanium. If so, it might resemble the iPhone 16 Pro in Natural Titanium, which you can see above.

That’s a quite light gray, which makes sense, since the line’s Black Titanium is more of a dark gray, so Apple would want to keep the two options distinct.

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This week, Apple adopted some interesting tactics to convince iPhone owners that they should be using Safari on iOS – including scaring them with a new, Black Mirror-esque video ad.

The 'Privacy on iPhone' video shows people using unnamed web browsers surrounded by flying security cameras that watch their every scroll. "Your browsing is being watched," it warns in an unsubtle poke at Google Chrome.

Apple has previously called Android a "massive tracking device" in an internal presentation that surfaced during a Google antitrust trial last year. However, while Chrome isn't mentioned in the ad, the browser is undoubtedly its main target.

So is the ad right? Does Safari have massive privacy advantages over rival iOS browsers like Chrome, and should you be switching? We've broken it all down below, including a look at why Apple's running this campaign now...

The claim: New Apple ad says "your browsing is being watched, Safari helps stop it"

This week, Apple released a new ad (above) with the tagline "Your browsing is being watched." The video shows scenes of flying security cameras and, later, robot bats snooping on oblivious people as they casually browse the web on their phones.

The scenes become increasingly sinister, with one man throwing his phone overboard from a boat and a flock of security cameras descending on a woman. Fortunately, she knows how to instantly destroy the cameras – by tapping Safari on her iPhone. The ad ends with the line 'Safari. A browser that's actually private.' 

There's no explicit mention of Google Chrome in the ad, but it's clear what Apple is referring to – Chrome currently has a 67% share of mobile browsers, compared to 23% for Safari (according to StatCounter).

While Chrome is the world's most popular browser, it isn't without its critics. The two main criticisms are its default use of tracking cookies and its seemingly limited Incognito mode. Apple goes pretty hard on the latter in an accompanying WebKit blog post for its new ad. 

That post states that "Apple believes that users should not be tracked across the web without their knowledge or their consent. Entering Private Browsing is a strong signal that the user wants the best possible protection against privacy invasions, while still being able to enjoy and utilize the web. Staying with the 2005 definition of private mode as only being ephemeral, such as Chrome’s Incognito Mode, simply doesn’t cut it anymore. Users expect and deserve more."

So, does Apple have a point? And what does this all mean when it comes to choosing the best web browser for your iPhone?

The reality: Safari is more privacy-focused than Chrome, but that's not the whole story

In general, Safari on iOS places a greater emphasis on privacy than Chrome. But it also can't completely stop third parties from collecting your data, and mobile web browsers are also in a state of flux, which explains the timing of this Apple ad.

It's helpful to understand that backstory. Until this year, iOS web browsers have been less differentiated than their desktop equivalents, because Apple forced them all – even Chrome – to be built on WebKit, which is the browser engine used by Safari.

However, the EU's recent Digital Markets Act (DMA) means that, at least in that region, Apple has been strong-armed into allowing third-party web browsers to use other engines, like Blink. In theory, this means that we could soon start to see browsers like Chrome offer something closer to their full desktop experience on iPhones – which could change the picture and also convince some Safari users to switch.

That's not all. The DMA's requirements also meant that, from iOS 17.4, iPhone users started seeing a choice screen when they opened Safari for the first time, letting them pick their default browser from a list. This is another threat to Safari's dominance on the iPhone, with some smaller browsers like Brave reporting a big spike in downloads when that feature was rolled out in March.

This all helps to explain the timing of Apple's ad. But does Apple still have a point about privacy in Safari? Overall, Apple's browser does have more robust privacy features turned on by default than Chrome. Since 2017, Apple has made Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) a staple of Safari and WebKit, which means that the feature's cross-site tracking restrictions have also affected the iOS version of Chrome (which is, for now, built on WebKit).

While it's possible to boost your privacy on Chrome, some of its features – like Incognito mode – also aren't necessarily as powerful as their Safari equivalents. 

For example, Google was forced to admit in a class-action lawsuit in 2020 that your data is still collected in Incognito mode. Safari's private browsing mode (tap the two squares in the bottom-right corner, then swipe across to 'Private') also isolates your browsing across different tabs, whereas Chrome adds every tab to the same session – which means you need to close every Incognito tab to keep your data private.

Safari's Private Browsing mode is also stronger in other areas. Extensions with website access are now turned off by default, and 'search suggestions' are only generated on-device. You can also turn on 'Locked Private Browsing' by going to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security > Require Face ID to Unlock Private Browsing, although there is also an option to do this in Chrome's settings, too.

While it's possible to boost privacy in both Safari and Chrome, Apple's browser offers stronger protections by default – if that's the main thing you're looking for in a browser.

The verdict

If you're on iOS and privacy is a priority when choosing a web browser, then Safari is a good choice and likely a better bet than using Chrome. While both are (currently) built on the same WebKit engine, Safari's features and default settings lean more strongly towards privacy than its Google equivalent.

That said, Safari also isn't a gold standard for privacy and there are alternative options. On desktop, we recommend using a VPN alongside Safari for maximum protection, and it's the same on iOS – check out our guide to the best iPhone VPNs for some options, like NordVPN (our current top pick).

We're also now seeing some interesting new privacy-focused browser contenders emerging on iOS. Arc Search has AI-powered features like 'Browser for Me' and strong privacy settings. These let you block ads, trackers and GDPR cookie banners on all websites, although it isn't clear if the app actually opts out of cookies on GDPR banners or simply hides them.

Another privacy-focused alternative that's worth checking out is Brave (above), which now has an iOS version. Its strongest privacy tools, like ad blockers, are enabled by default, so you don't need to dive into its settings with a snorkel – and there's the option of adding a (slightly overpriced) VPN with a subscription. 

Our early verdict on Brave called it "a great alternative to today’s more popular (but more data-hungry) services", even if "It's not a perfect product, given that the ad-blocker sometimes forgets to do its job."

On the other hand, it's also perfectly reasonable to prioritize features other than privacy when choosing your web browser, and if that's the case, then you certainly shouldn't rush to switch from Chrome on iOS. If you use Chrome on desktop, you can synchronize your bookmarks across devices, while Firefox lets you do the same with tabs.

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Apple doesn’t overhaul the design of its phones with each new generation, but some years there are significant changes. So will we see major upgrades to the design for the iPhone 16 line?

Well, we can’t be certain yet, but based on leaks and rumors we can take a good guess, and it’s looking like there probably will be some moderate but not massive tweaks to the look of these phones, relative to the iPhone 15 series.

Below then, we’ve detailed exactly what we expect from the design of the iPhone 16, the iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max, based on everything we’ve heard so far – coupled with some educated guesses.

iPhone 16 design predictions

The most immediately obvious design change with the iPhone 16 could be to the rear cameras, with multiple leaks suggesting the two lenses on the back of the iPhone 16 will be arranged vertically rather than diagonally.

The other major change could come in the form of the available buttons, with both the iPhone 15 Pro’s Action button, and a new Capture button – which will reportedly be used for taking photos and shooting videos – rumored to be coming to the phone. The former would replace the mute switch on the left edge, while the latter seems set for the right edge, under the power key.

Some sources suggest the Capture button will by capacitive (also known as solid state) rather than physical, meaning it wouldn’t move when pressed, and would instead provide haptic feedback. In fact, there’s a chance that every button on every iPhone 16 model might be capacitive, but not all sources agree that we’ll see a shift away from mechanical buttons.

In any case, you can see images of the rumored design changes above, courtesy of MacRumors – it’s the phone in black that’s reportedly the design we’ll see.

You can also see that not much else seems to be changing, with the iPhone 16 likely to sport the same general shape as the iPhone 15, and likely similar dimensions too, as its screen is reportedly once again 6.1 inches.

For reference, the iPhone 15 is 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8mm and 171g, so don’t be surprised if we see similar here.

iPhone 16 Plus design predictions

The iPhone 16 Plus is likely to have much the same design as the iPhone 16 – meaning that compared to the iPhone 15 Plus it will probably have a new camera design, with the lenses laid out vertically, and that it will likely also have two additional buttons – an Action button in place of a mute switch, and a Capture button under the power key.

Otherwise its design and dimensions will probably be similar to the iPhone 15 Plus, complete with a 6.7-inch screen – making it rather bigger than the standard iPhone 16.

As such, we’d expect its weight and dimensions to be similar to those of the iPhone 15 Plus, meaning around 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8mm and 201g.

iPhone 16 Pro design predictions

Unlike the standard and Plus models, the iPhone 16 Pro’s camera layout probably won’t be changing, but it will likely gain a Capture button beneath its power key.

And it could be in for other changes too, with reports suggesting the iPhone 16 Pro will have a larger 6.3-inch screen (up from 6.1 inches on the iPhone 15 Pro), and an aspect ratio of 19.6:9, rather than 19.5:9, making the iPhone 16 Pro taller and narrower than its predecessor.

As a result, its dimensions will presumably also differ from the 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3mm iPhone 15 Pro, and we’d guess it will also weigh more than the 187g of that phone.

This aside, the overall appearance of the iPhone 16 Pro could be similar to the iPhone 15 Pro, complete with a titanium frame, though one reports suggests the Face ID components could be hidden under the screen, allowing for a smaller Dynamic Island. That said, this is an old leak, so we wouldn’t count on it.

Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro could have smaller bezels than the iPhone 15 Pro, with a leak suggesting they'll be 1.2mm, down from 1.71mm on the current model.

iPhone 16 Pro Max design predictions

The iPhone 16 Pro Max will probably sport a similar design to the iPhone 16 Pro, complete with a new Capture button, a titanium frame, a new 19.6:9 aspect ratio, and possibly a smaller Dynamic Island than its predecessor.

However, it will probably have a bigger screen than either the 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Plus or the 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max, with leaks suggesting the iPhone 16 Pro Max will have a 6.9-inch display (or possibly a 6.86 or 6.883-inch one, but in any case it’s likely to be marketed at 6.9 inches).

We’ve also heard that the iPhone 16 Pro Max might have the thinnest bezels of any phone, at just 1.15mm.

One leak also states that the iPhone 16 Pro Max will have dimensions of 163.024 x 77.575 x 8.26mm. The iPhone 15 Pro Max for comparison has dimensions of 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25mm. That would make the iPhone 16 Pro Max slightly taller, wider, and thicker than the current model.

There’s no word on what the iPhone 16 Pro Max will weigh, but given its rumored screen size increase it’s likely to weigh a little more than the 221g of the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

You can see how both the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max might look in an image from MacRumors above.

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The iPhone 16 series is probably only a couple of months away at the time of writing, and as usual with new iPhones, we’ve seen dozens of leaks and rumors already.

As such, we have a pretty good idea of what to expect from these phones, so below we’ve detailed all the likely specs for every expected model – namely the iPhone 16, the iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

These predictions are based on the most credible leaks and rumors we’ve seen so far, coupled with educated guesses based on Apple’s usual patterns. So none of this is confirmed, but there’s a good chance that much of this will prove accurate.

iPhone 16 specs predictions

The iPhone 16 could either have an A17 Pro chipset (like the iPhone 15 Pro) or a new A18 chipset, depending on which leaks you believe.

In recent years, Apple has equipped the standard iPhone models with the previous year’s Pro-level chipset, so if the company continues that pattern, then it’s the A17 Pro that we’ll see. But even if it gets a new A18, this might still be a weaker chipset then the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max get, as they might instead have an A18 Pro according to leaks. So whatever the case, expect the chipset here to be less powerful than the one in the top iPhone 16-series models.

Multiple leaks have said the iPhone 16 will have 8GB of RAM, so that’s looking all but guaranteed since there are no conflicting reports. We haven’t heard as much about storage but this is likely to be similar to the iPhone 15, with 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB models offered – though one iPhone 16 leak suggests we could see 256GB as the base capacity.

The iPhone 16’s screen probably won’t be in for many upgrades either, with reports suggesting that it’s once again 6.1 inches, likely with a 60Hz refresh rate and a roughly 1179 x 2556 resolution. Expect it to be OLED again too, though according to one report, the iPhone 16’s screen might be brighter than its 2,000-nits predecessor.

We have very specific specs for the battery, with multiple leaks saying the iPhone 16 has a 3,561mAh one, which would be around 6% larger than the 3,349mAh battery in the iPhone 15.

Finally, the iPhone 16’s cameras probably won’t undergo any changes, with the same 48MP main and 12MP ultra-wide snappers as last year expected. There’s no word yet on the selfie camera, so for now we’ll assume that will also be 12MP like on the iPhone 15.

iPhone 16 Plus specs predictions

The iPhone 16 Plus will likely have many of the same specs as the iPhone 16, based both on leaks and past form.

We expect it then to have the same chipset – either an A17 Pro or an A18, as discussed above.

It will probably also have the same amount of RAM, which is rumored to be 8GB, and identical storage capacities, likely 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB – although one leak suggests a 256GB starting capacity.

The screen will likely differ to the iPhone 16’s, but not in most ways to the iPhone 15 Plus’s, so we’re likely to once again see a 6.7-inch 1290 x 2796 OLED display, and unfortunately the iPhone 16 Plus will probably have a 60Hz refresh rate too, though its display might get brighter than the iPhone 15 Plus’.

But sadly, multiple leaks suggest the iPhone 16 Plus will actually have a smaller battery than its predecessor, coming in at 4,006mAh, rather than 4,383mAh.

And for cameras, we’ll likely see the same cameras as last year for the iPhone 16 Plus, meaning a 48MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide, and a 12MP front-facing camera.

iPhone 16 Pro specs predictions

Apple might have quite a few upgrades planned for the iPhone 16 Pro, starting with the chipset, which will reportedly – and unsurprisingly – be a new A18 Pro one.

However, this chipset will supposedly be paired with 8GB of RAM, just like in the iPhone 15 Pro. That’s a spec which might limit the iPhone 16 Pro’s AI abilities.

We haven’t yet heard much about what storage capacities the iPhone 16 Pro might come in, but we’d guess it will be largely the same as the iPhone 15 Pro, meaning 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. That said, one leak points to a maximum capacity of 2TB. It's also possible that Apple will ditch the 128GB size, much as it already has done with the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

As for the screen, leaks suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro’s display will be slightly bigger than its predecessor, at 6.3 inches, up from 6.1 inches on the iPhone 15 Pro. The iPhone 16 Pro’s screen could also be 20% brighter.

For the battery, leaks suggest the iPhone 16 Pro will have a 3,355mAh battery, making it marginally bigger than the 3,290mAh battery in the iPhone 15 Pro. The iPhone 16 Pro could also charge faster, at 40 watts.

Finally, the iPhone 16 Pro will probably get some camera upgrades, with leaks pointing to it receiving the 12MP 5x zoom camera already found on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The iPhone 16 Pro might also get a new 48MP ultra-wide camera, which would be an upgrade on the 12MP ultra-wide in the current model. However, reports suggest the phone will retain the 48MP main camera and 12MP front-facing camera of its predecessor.

iPhone 16 Pro Max specs predictions

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is sure to be the most high-spec model in the iPhone 16 line (well, unless we get an iPhone 16 Ultra anyway).

The Pro Max will reportedly not be any more powerful than the iPhone 16 Pro though, with the same A18 Pro chipset and 8GB of RAM as its smaller sibling.

For storage, one report suggests the iPhone 16 Pro Max will top out at 2TB, rather than the 1TB of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. There’s no word on the other capacities, but they’re likely to be the same as last year, meaning 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.

We’ve also heard that the iPhone 16 Pro Max might have a massive 6.9-inch screen, up from the 6.7 inches of its predecessor, and as with the other iPhone 16 models its display might be brighter than the current phone’s.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max’s battery will also be bigger according to multiple sources, with leaks suggesting it will have a 4,676mAh battery, rather than the 4,441mAh of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. As with the iPhone 16 Pro, this will reportedly also charge at 40 watts.

Finally, we have the cameras, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to be getting a new ‘super telephoto’ camera, which could zoom far further than the 5x of the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s. That said, this is an old leak, and if it happens at all it could be intended for an iPhone Ultra instead, so it’s just as possible that the iPhone 16 Pro Max will keep its current 12MP 5x zoom camera.

In either case, it will reportedly get a new 48MP ultra-wide camera, just like the iPhone 16 Pro, but will probably have the same 48MP main and 12MP selfie cameras as its predecessor.

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We've already seen several retro console emulators appear on iOS after Apple relaxed its rules about the app category back in April, and now we have the first approval of a Windows PC emulator – one that Apple had previously rejected.

As spotted by The Verge, the UTM SE app is now available on iPhones, as well as iPads and Apple Vision Pro headsets. It lets you run a variety of different versions of Windows from Windows XP onwards, as well as selected Linux and macOS versions.

It's something of a surprise to see UTM SE appear, because back in June Apple rejected it from the App Store. The reason given then was that PCs didn't fit the "retro game console" description necessary for approval.

At the moment, it's not fully clear what's changed – whether it's a shift in Apple's policies or something that's different about the app itself. Based on social media posts from the UTM SE team, it seems maybe Apple has reconsidered, and alongside that the emulator experience has been upgraded too.

Gray areas

As is the norm for emulators like this, there are no operating systems included with UTM SE – you just get the emulator itself. It's up to you to head out on to the wilds of the web and source the software you want UTM SE to boot up (and to decide whether or not you're going to pay for it).

Emulators take this approach because both they and Apple can't be legally responsible for what you do with them. Running emulators on your phone is perfectly legal, while pirating old software and games very often isn't – at least technically.

It's this murky gray area in terms of legality that has kept emulators out of the iOS App Store until recently. However, with Apple facing increasing pressure from regulators, it's taken steps to reduce the amount of gatekeeping it does in terms of user choice.

The same regulatory pressures mean that third-party app stores for the iPhone are allowed in the EU now, and indeed UTM SE is also available through the AltStore. It's free to install, and doesn't include any in-app purchases.

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Predicting most specs of an upcoming iPhone is tricky until details start leaking, but predicting the release date is far easier, as Apple tends to stick to a pattern.

So, while there aren’t any real iPhone 16 release date leaks yet, we can take a good guess at when these phones – including the iPhone 16 itself, the iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max – are likely to launch.

Below then, you’ll find our predictions for the iPhone 16 announcement date, the date that the iPhone 16 line will go up for pre-order, and when the phones will actually be available.

iPhone 16 announcement date predictions

Apple usually announces new iPhones in September, with the iPhone 15 series for example being unveiled on September 12 of 2023.

More specifically, the company tends to use either the first or second week of September to make its announcement, and its preferred day is a Tuesday. So that makes the most likely announcement date this year either September 3 or September 10.

However, sometimes Apple holds its events on a Wednesday instead, so September 4 and 11 are also possible announcement dates.

Of course, it’s always possible that Apple will break with tradition this year. It did so before, such as with the iPhone 12 line which was announced in October of its release year.

But that seems unlikely, especially since as of May at least, iPhone 16 production was reportedly on schedule, so there would be no obvious reason for a delay. So for now the dates above are our best guesses, with September 3 or 10 being the most likely of all.

iPhone 16 pre-order date predictions

Apple typically opens pre-orders for its new phones on the Friday of the week they’re announced. So if the company announces the iPhone 16 line on September 3 or 4 then pre-orders will probably open on September 6.

If on the other hand the phones are announced on September 10 or 11 then you can expect pre-orders to open on September 13.

These predictions assume our announcement date predictions are right though. If Apple chooses a different day to announce the iPhone 16 then the pre-order date will probably differ too.

iPhone 16 shipping date predictions

Apple also follows a predictable pattern for the date when its new phones ship and go on general sale. This is typically a week after pre-orders open.

So if as predicted above the pre-orders open on September 6, then the iPhone 16 will probably go on sale on Friday, September 13. If however pre-orders start on September 13, then the phones will likely ship the following Friday, September 20.

Again though, this assumes our pre-order date predictions are accurate, which in turn assumes our announcement date predictions are correct. So there’s a chance Apple could deviate from these dates.

Will all four expected iPhone 16 models land at the same time?

Based on past form we’d certainly expect all four models to be announced at the same time, and there’s a very high chance that they’ll all ship at the same time too.

The only reason they might not is if Apple is hit with production issues, as happened with the iPhone 12 series for example, where the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 Pro Max didn’t ship until almost a month after the other models.

So far though there are no reports of any production issues with the iPhone 16 series, so we’re not currently anticipating any delays for any model.

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While the specs of the iPhone 16 line are sure to increase relative to the iPhone 15 series, it’s less clear whether their prices will also increase or not.

Some years the prices go up, others they don’t, and there’s even an outside chance the prices could go down. Adding further complications is the fact that Apple will sometimes increase the prices in some regions and not others.

So we can’t yet say with any certainty what price you’ll have to pay for the iPhone 16, the iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro, or the iPhone 16 Pro Max. That said, between rumors and past form, we can make some predictions.

iPhone 16 price predictions

A good place to start when predicting a phone’s price is the price of the previous model, and you can see how much the iPhone 15 costs in different configurations in the chart below.

Apple isn’t usually one to lower prices for new models, so it’s likely that you’ll be paying at least this much for the iPhone 16. But it’s not impossible that the price will be lower, especially as a report from mid-2023 suggested Apple would switch its A17 Pro chipset to a more affordable production process at some point this year.

That’s relevant because the A17 Pro is likely to power the standard iPhone 16, and if Apple reduces the cost of producing the chipset, it’s possible the company would also make the phone cheaper for customers.

We doubt that though. More likely Apple would pocket the savings or put them towards other improvements, and anyway this is an old leak, so may not be accurate.

More likely, we’ll see a price increase, especially as a report from October 2023 claimed that production costs for the iPhone 15 line are higher than for the iPhone 14 series.

Despite that, Apple broadly kept prices the same with the latest phones, but if production costs continue to rise then a price increase for the next handsets seems likely.

We don’t expect a dramatic increase, but somewhere between the iPhone 15’s starting price of $799 / £799 / AU$1,499 and a starting price of around $899 / £899 / AU$1,649 is our best guess for the iPhone 16.

iPhone 16 Plus price predictions

The situation with the iPhone 16 Plus is likely to be much the same as the situation with the iPhone 16, in that if one of these models gets a price increase or decrease, the other probably will too.

But let’s start by looking at what the iPhone 15 Plus costs, which you can see in the chart below.

If prices are the same for the iPhone 16 Plus – as they may well be – then you’ll be paying a starting price of $899 / £899 / AU$1,649.

However, the same factors could affect pricing here as with the standard iPhone 16, which is to say that if the chipset gets cheaper (as has been rumored) then the price might decrease. But if production costs rise (as they may well do given that they seemingly did last year) then the price is likely to be increased, at least in some regions.

In that case, at a guess the starting price could be as high as $999 / £999 / AU$1,799. We’d think that’s more likely than a price drop.

iPhone 16 Pro price predictions

While it’s certainly possible that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will increase in price, it looks even more likely that the iPhone 16 Pro will. We’ll get to why in a moment, but first let’s look at how much the iPhone 15 Pro costs – you can see full pricing for it in the chart below.

So this is probably the minimum that the iPhone 16 Pro will cost, but there’s every chance that it will cost more. For one thing, the cheaper chipset that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus might get (detailed above) won’t be coming to the iPhone 16 Pro, with this phone almost certainly set for a new – and pricey – A18 Pro chipset.

So currently no leaks suggest any sort of price drop, but with rising production costs across the iPhone 15 line, the price could well increase.

On top of which, one leak points to the iPhone 16 Pro Max – and potentially also the iPhone 16 Pro – having a new type of camera lens. This lens would come with some advantages but would also reportedly cost more to make – an increase which could well be added to the price of the phone.

So while we’d think the iPhone 16 Pro will cost at least $999 / £999 / AU$1,849, there’s a high chance it will cost more – our guess is that we could see a starting price of around $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$1,999.

iPhone 16 Pro Max price predictions

Of all the iPhone 16 models it’s the iPhone 16 Pro Max that’s most likely to get a price increase relative to its predecessor.

The same largely applies here as with the iPhone 16 Pro – which is to say that no leaks point to a lower price, and rising production costs may well mean a price increase, especially as one leak (detailed above) has specifically suggested that it might use a more expensive camera lens.

So how much are we talking? Well, at a minimum we’d think the iPhone 16 Pro Max will cost the same as the iPhone 15 Pro Max, prices for which you can see in the chart above.

But based on possibly pricier camera lenses and general rising production costs, we’d think a starting price of around $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$2,349 might be more likely.

And there’s also talk of an iPhone 16 Ultra, which might launch either instead of or as well as the iPhone 16 Pro Max. We’re not at all sure we’ll actually see this, but if we do then that’s sure to cost more than the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

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Most of us won't get iOS 18 on our iPhones until September, but the software is now in its developer beta stage, with new features being added regularly – including some useful upgrades to background sounds and dark mode.

First up are the background sounds, as spotted by MacRumors. Since iOS 15 arrived in 2021 it's been possible to have your iPhone play ambient noise to help you relax or focus, with options such as sounds of the ocean or falling rain.

Now there are two new sounds, alongside the existing six: Night and Fire. According to Gizchina, the former includes audio of soft winds and chirping crickets, while the latter features audio of a crackling and popping fire.

Assuming these new loops stay in place through beta testing, you'll have even more options for background noise. You can access the feature by opening the Accessibility menu in iOS Settings, then tapping Audio & Visual and Background Sounds.

Going dark

Another new change, as per Tom's Guide, involves the home screen icons: it appears that all app icons will now get forced into a dark-mode look, even if the app developer hasn't specifically configured an alternative appearance for the app.

That should mean a better visual experience when you go into dark mode on your iPhone, though based on early testing it looks as though these forced dark-mode app icons aren't as aesthetically pleasing as those specifically made by developers.

Taken together, these updates should help you wind down after a long day of phone use – you can dim your iPhone screen, and stick on the sounds of a quiet night or a crackling campfire to relax your way towards bedtime.

In recent weeks we've also seen new features including dynamic wallpapers and RCS support added to iOS 18. The public beta of the software should be available later this month, with the final version launching in September with the iPhone 16.

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While most iPhone leaks are currently focused on the iPhone 16 line, one source isn’t content to stop there, as they’ve just revealed possible camera details for various models all the way up to the iPhone 19.

The source in question is Ming-Chi Kuo – an analyst with a good track record for Apple information – and starting with the iPhone 16 line they claim that the iPhone 16 Pro will have the same 5x telephoto camera as the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The iPhone 16 Pro Max will apparently have this too, meaning the telephoto camera won’t be getting upgraded on the top model.

We’ve heard that before, but more interestingly Kuo claims that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will have a new 48MP telephoto sensor, in place of the 12MP one used currently. Kuo claims that it’s unclear whether the iPhone 17 Pro will also get this upgrade, but if not then the iPhone 18 Pro apparently will.

Finally, Kuo claims that some phones in the iPhone 19 line will have even better telephoto cameras, with longer-distance optical zoom. Kuo doesn’t say which iPhone 19 models will benefit from this, but presumably the iPhone 19 Pro Max would, and perhaps also the iPhone 19 Pro, although of course those phones are a long way out at this point.

Speeding towards faster charging

While some of these camera upgrades are apparently a long way off, we could see some charging improvements much sooner. A leaker on Weibo (spotted by IT Home and NotebookCheck) claims that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will both have 40W charging, which would be up from around 27W on the current models. Wireless charging will also apparently get a boost, rising from 15W to 20W.

That would still leave these phones charging much slower than some Android rivals, which can reach and in a few cases even exceed 100W – although Apple’s biggest smartphone competitor is Samsung, and the most you’ll get on a Samsung phone is 45W, so this rumored upgrade would largely close that gap.

However, this source doesn’t have much of a track record, so we’d certainly take this claim with a pinch of salt, especially as it’s the first we’re hearing of it. Ming-Chi Kuo has a much better record, so the camera claims above may well be accurate. But we’d also advise caution regarding any claim about the iPhone 17 and beyond, as even if Kuo is right about Apple’s current plans, they may well change.

We should find out all the official specs of the iPhone 16 line fairly soon, though, with these phones likely to land in September.

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It's been relatively quiet in terms of iPhone 16 leaks recently, but a new rumor from the Apple supply chain backs up something that we've been hearing for a while: that the iPhone 16 Pro will match the iPhone 16 Pro Max with a 5x optical zoom camera.

This comes from DigitTimes in Asia (via 9to5Mac), which reports that some key suppliers have landed more orders for iPhone tetraprism periscope lenses from Apple. Those are the lenses that can offer more depth while fitting in a super-slim smartphone.

Last year, as you'll see from our iPhone 15 Pro Max review, this particular lens was exclusive to the most expensive model, with the iPhone 15 Pro missing out. The smaller handset is fitted with a 3x optical zoom camera sensor.

It would make sense for both Pro-level iPhones to come rocking the same camera setup, which would then give buyers a straight choice between the two sizes (and the two prices). It's looking increasingly likely that that'll be the case in 2024, but nothing's certain yet.

Even more upgrades?

From this reporting, it seems these new camera lenses are the same as we saw in the iPhone 15 Pro Max, rather than new and improved ones with the same zoom capability – so the iPhone 16 Pro Max camera setup might be the same as its predecessor.

However, there has also been talk that the main camera and the ultra-wide camera on the iPhone 16 Pro Max are indeed in line for an upgrade. There are three rear cameras on the back of both the Pro and the Pro Max models in Apple's iPhone line-up.

Last year we saw a rumor that the iPhone 16 Pro Max might raise the bar to 10x optical zoom, but that now seems less likely to happen. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, for comparison, offers 5x optical zoom too.

No doubt there are going to be more rumors and leaks between now and September, when the 2024 iPhones are due to make their debuts. In the meantime, we're looking forward to new foldables from Samsung, and new Pixels from Google.

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