Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. The new phones boast a redesigned camera module, a powerful processor, and a new Camera Control button.
The iPhone 16 lineup comes in four new colors five colors: Black, White, Pink, Teal, and Ultramarine. These devices retain the aluminum frame with a Ceramic Shield front and a color-infused glass back.
They also have a redesigned camera module, now sporting a horizontal layout. It also adds a dedicated Camera Control switch, a capacitive button that offers access to several camera-related functions. Later this year, this feature will have other capabilities, such as launching third-party apps like Google Search and ChatGPT.
At the front, both iPhones have a Super Retina XDR OLED display with HDR10, Dolby Vision, and a peak brightness of up to 2000 nits. It has a pill-shaped cutout for the front camera and sensors, and the Dynamic Island feature for notifications, alerts, and live activities.
The Apple A18 chip powers the iPhone 16 lineup. It is 30% faster than the A16 Bionic from the previous iPhone 15 models, while its GPU is up to 40% faster and 35% more efficient.
The new iPhones will also support Apple Intelligence, which makes use of Apple silicon and Apple-built generative models. It will be available as a free software update, with the first set of features rolling out next month in U.S. English for most regions around the world.
For photography, the devices are equipped with a dual-camera system that consists of a 48MP Fusion camera with “optical quality” 2x telephoto zoom, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera with macro. They also have a 12MP front-facing camera with autofocus and support HDR and Cinematic mode. Additionally, the iPhones can now take spatial photos and videos, which can be viewed on Apple Vision Pro.
The devices also support 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, NFC, UWB Air Tags, and Face ID. They also keep the USB-C port, which supports fast charging, and DisplayPort with the same speed of 480 Mbps.
The official prices of the iPhone 16 lineup in the Philippines are as follows:
iPhone 16
- 128GB – ₱54,990
- 256GB – ₱61,990
- 512GB – ₱73,990
iPhone 16 Plus
- 128GB – ₱62,990
- 256GB – ₱79,990
- 512GB – ₱81,990
The devices will be available for pre-order in the Philippines in late September or early October.
iPhone 16 / iPhone 16 Plus specs
| Main Display | iPhone 16: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, 2556×1179 iPhone 16 Plus: 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, 2796×1290 Dynamic Island, HDR, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, up to 2000 nits, Dolby Vision, HDR10, Ceramic Shield |
| Processor | Apple A18 6‑core CPU, 5‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine |
| Storage | 128GB 256GB 512GB |
| Rear Camera | 48MP Fusion 12MP ultra-wide, 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out True Tone flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Sapphire crystal lens cover, 4K 60fps video, 4K HDR 30fps |
| Front Camera | 12MP |
| Network | 5G, 4G LTE, dual nano SIM, eSIM support |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC |
| Others | Face ID, Face Time, USB-C with Display Port, stereo speakers, IP68 water resistance, Dynamic Island, Aluminum, design, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection, Camera Control, Action Button |
| OS | iOS 18 |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Battery | iPhone 16: Video playback: Up to 22 hours Audio playback: Up to 80 hours iPhone 16 Plus: Video playback: Up to 27 hours Audio playback: Up to 100 hours Fast charging support, up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher, wireless charging, MagSafe |
