Welcome to our in-depth review of the iPhone 16 series. Apple has once again pushed the boundaries of technology with their latest lineup. In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the iPhone 16, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, and 16 Mini. We’ll delve into each model’s specifications, compare their features, and highlight what’s new. Let’s get started!

iPhone 16 Series Overview

Apple’s iPhone 16 series continues its legacy of innovation and excellence. With each model, you’ll find enhanced performance, superior camera capabilities, and cutting-edge features designed to elevate your smartphone experience.

Detailed Specifications of iPhone 16 Series

iPhone 16

Feature	Specification
Design	Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
Dimensions	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm
Weight	174g
Display	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532 x 1170 pixels, 460 ppi, HDR10, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HDR)
Processor	A18 Bionic chip, Hexa-core
Operating System	iOS 18
Memory	6GB RAM
Storage Options	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Main Camera	Dual 12MP (Wide f/1.6, Ultra Wide f/2.4), Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Selfie Camera	12MP, f/2.2, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
Battery Life	Li-Ion 3095 mAh, non-removable (12.03 Wh), Up to 20 hours talk time
Charging	Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min, MagSafe wireless charging 15W, Qi wireless charging 7.5W
Connectivity	5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), NFC
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Special Features	Face ID, MagSafe, Ceramic Shield
Colors	Black, White, Red, Green, Blue

iPhone 16 Pro

Feature	Specification
Design	Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, stainless steel frame
Dimensions	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm
Weight	189g
Display	6.1-inch ProMotion OLED, 2532 x 1170 pixels, 460 ppi, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HDR)
Processor	A18 Pro Bionic chip, Hexa-core
Operating System	iOS 18
Memory	8GB RAM
Storage Options	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Main Camera	Triple 12MP (Wide f/1.6, Ultra Wide f/2.4, Telephoto f/2.0), Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), LiDAR Scanner
Selfie Camera	12MP, f/2.2, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
Battery Life	Li-Ion 3125 mAh, non-removable (12.15 Wh), Up to 22 hours talk time
Charging	Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min, MagSafe wireless charging 15W, Qi wireless charging 7.5W
Connectivity	5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), NFC
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Special Features	Face ID, MagSafe, Ceramic Shield, LiDAR
Colors	Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Feature	Specification
Design	Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, stainless steel frame
Dimensions	160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm
Weight	228g
Display	6.7-inch ProMotion OLED, 2778 x 1284 pixels, 458 ppi, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HDR)
Processor	A18 Pro Bionic chip, Hexa-core
Operating System	iOS 18
Memory	8GB RAM
Storage Options	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Main Camera	Triple 12MP (Wide f/1.6, Ultra Wide f/2.4, Telephoto f/2.2), Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), LiDAR Scanner
Selfie Camera	12MP, f/2.2, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
Battery Life	Li-Ion 4352 mAh, non-removable (16.75 Wh), Up to 25 hours talk time
Charging	Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min, MagSafe wireless charging 15W, Qi wireless charging 7.5W
Connectivity	5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), NFC
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Special Features	Face ID, MagSafe, Ceramic Shield, LiDAR
Colors	Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue

iPhone 16 Mini

Feature	Specification
Design	Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
Dimensions	131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight	140g
Display	5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2340 x 1080 pixels, 476 ppi, HDR10, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HDR)
Processor	A18 Bionic chip, Hexa-core
Operating System	iOS 18
Memory	6GB RAM
Storage Options	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Main Camera	Dual 12MP (Wide f/1.6, Ultra Wide f/2.4), Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Selfie Camera	12MP, f/2.2, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
Battery Life	Li-Ion 2227 mAh, non-removable (8.57 Wh), Up to 18 hours talk time
Charging	Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min, MagSafe wireless charging 15W, Qi wireless charging 7.5W
Connectivity	5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), NFC
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Special Features	Face ID, MagSafe, Ceramic Shield
Colors	Black, White, Red, Green, Blue

Comparison of iPhone 16 Models

Feature	iPhone 16	iPhone 16 Pro	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 16 Mini
Design	Glass front/back, aluminum frame	Glass front/back, stainless steel frame	Glass front/back, stainless steel frame	Glass front/back, aluminum frame
Dimensions	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm	160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm	131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight	174g	189g	228g	140g
Display	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED	6.1-inch ProMotion OLED	6.7-inch ProMotion OLED	5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution	2532 x 1170 pixels	2532 x 1170 pixels	2778 x 1284 pixels	2340 x 1080 pixels
Refresh Rate	60Hz	120Hz	120Hz	60Hz
Processor	A18 Bionic	A18 Pro Bionic	A18 Pro Bionic	A18 Bionic
Operating System	iOS 18	iOS 18	iOS 18	iOS 18
RAM	6GB	8GB	8GB	6GB
Storage Options	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Main Camera	Dual 12MP	Triple 12MP	Triple 12MP	Dual 12MP
Selfie Camera	12MP	12MP	12MP	12MP
Battery Life	Up to 20 hours	Up to 22 hours	Up to 25 hours	Up to 18 hours
Charging	Fast 20W, MagSafe 15W	Fast 20W, MagSafe 15W	Fast 20W, MagSafe 15W	Fast 20W, MagSafe 15W
Connectivity	5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Special Features	Face ID, MagSafe, Ceramic Shield	Face ID, MagSafe, Ceramic Shield, LiDAR	Face ID, MagSafe, Ceramic Shield, LiDAR	Face ID, MagSafe, Ceramic Shield
Colors	Black, White, Red, Green, Blue	Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue	Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue	Black, White, Red, Green, Blue

What’s New in the iPhone 16 Series

1. A18 Bionic and A18 Pro Bionic Chips: The iPhone 16 series is powered by Apple’s latest processors, offering unparalleled speed and efficiency. The A18 Pro Bionic, exclusive to the Pro models, provides even more power for demanding tasks.
2. Improved Display Technology: The Pro models feature ProMotion OLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smoother scrolling and more responsive touch interactions.
3. Enhanced Camera System: The Pro models include a triple-camera setup with advanced computational photography features, while the standard and Mini models sport a dual-camera system. All models benefit from improved low-light performance and new photographic styles.
4. Extended Battery Life: Apple has optimized battery performance across all models, with the Pro Max offering up to 25 hours of talk time.
5. iOS 18: The latest operating system comes pre-installed, featuring new widgets, enhanced privacy settings, and improved Siri capabilities.
6. Connectivity: All models support 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3, ensuring faster and more reliable connections.
7. MagSafe and Ceramic Shield: These features continue to provide convenience and durability, with MagSafe accessories and the toughest glass in a smartphone.

iPhone 16 Series: Regional Versions and Differences

Apple releases different versions of the iPhone 16 series to comply with regional regulations and carrier requirements. These versions, identified by model numbers, may have variations in network compatibility, available features, and supported bands. Here, we’ll list the versions launched in various countries and highlight the key differences.

iPhone 16 Series Regional Versions

1. USA (LL/A Model):
   • Features: Full support for mmWave 5G.
   • Carriers: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, etc.
   • Special Features: mmWave antenna window.
2. UAE (TRA Version):
   • Features: Limited to Sub-6 GHz 5G.
   • Carriers: Etisalat, du, Virgin Mobile UAE.
   • Special Features: No FaceTime Audio (due to local regulations).
3. Europe (EU/A Model):
   • Features: Support for various 5G bands used in Europe.
   • Carriers: Vodafone, Orange, O2, etc.
   • Special Features: EU-specific regulatory markings.
4. China (CH/A Model):
   • Features: Dual SIM (physical SIM cards).
   • Carriers: China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom.
   • Special Features: No eSIM support.
5. Japan (J/A Model):
   • Features: Full support for Japanese 5G bands.
   • Carriers: NTT DoCoMo, au by KDDI, SoftBank.
   • Special Features: Mandatory shutter sound for the camera.
6. Australia (X/A Model):
   • Features: Support for Australian 5G bands.
   • Carriers: Telstra, Optus, Vodafone.
   • Special Features: Regional regulatory compliance.

Comparison of iPhone 16 Regional Versions

Feature	USA (LL/A)	UAE (TRA)	Europe (EU/A)	China (CH/A)	Japan (J/A)	Australia (X/A)
5G Bands Supported	mmWave, Sub-6 GHz	Sub-6 GHz only	Various EU 5G bands	Sub-6 GHz only	Various JP 5G bands	Various AU 5G bands
SIM Configuration	Single SIM + eSIM	Single SIM + eSIM	Single SIM + eSIM	Dual physical SIM	Single SIM + eSIM	Single SIM + eSIM
eSIM Support	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
FaceTime Audio	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Camera Shutter Sound	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Mandatory	Optional
mmWave Antenna Window	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Regulatory Markings	US-specific	UAE-specific	EU-specific	CN-specific	JP-specific	AU-specific

Conclusion

When choosing an iPhone 16 series model, it’s essential to consider the regional version to ensure compatibility with local networks and regulations. Understanding these differences will help you select the right model for your needs, ensuring optimal performance and feature availability.

By staying informed about the various versions and their specifications, you can make an educated decision when purchasing an iPhone 16, no matter where you are in the world. Stay tuned to Revealspecs for more detailed reviews and the latest tech news.