The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to support Wi-Fi 7, offering significant improvements in speed and efficiency.
In Short
- iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will support Wi-Fi 7, providing faster speeds and better connectivity
- New design features include Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology for thinner bezels and a new Capture Button for enhanced photography
- Camera upgrades include a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide lens and a super telephoto periscope camera for the Pro models.
Apple is only a couple of months away from launching its next iPhone series– the iPhone 16 series. There has been a lot of buzz about the design and color palette that Apple is going to introduce. Other than that a lot has already been predicted about the specifications of the iPhone 16 line-up. As per the latest scoop, the iPhone 16 Pro model is expected to support the Wi-Fi 7, which is the next-generation wireless networking standard that follows WiFi 6. It aims to provide significant improvements in speed, efficiency, and capacity.
The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to support Wi-Fi 7, according to DigiTimes. With Wi-Fi 7, these phones can use the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands at the same time, offering faster Wi-Fi speeds, lower delays, and better connectivity. Wi-Fi 7 can reach data speeds over 40 Gbps, which is four times faster than Wi-Fi 6E.
This Wi-Fi 7 support was also hinted at by analyst Jeff Pu. The iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to be released in September. Previously, the iPhone 15 Pro models added Wi-Fi 6E, while the iPhone 11 to iPhone 14 models support Wi-Fi 6.
The iPhone 16 series is set to introduce several notable upgrades. One major change is the Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology, which will minimize the bezel at the bottom of the screen to maximize the display size. This involves compacting the internal copper wiring, resulting in a sleek and expansive display. All four models in the series will use this technology, with the Pro models having the thinnest bezels ever seen on a smartphone.
Additionally, all iPhone 16 models will feature a new “Capture Button” on the bottom right side for easy image and video capture. This button will allow users to zoom, focus, and start recording with different pressure levels, enhancing the photography and videography experience.
The Pro models will also have an upgraded finish for their titanium chassis, moving from a brushed to a polished look. This new finish will be more durable and less prone to scratches, providing both durability and aesthetics.
Camera upgrades are also expected across the iPhone 16 series. The base models will feature a vertical camera arrangement with a pill-shaped raised surface, a change from the diagonal setup of the iPhone 15. This design includes separate rings for the Wide and Ultra Wide cameras and supports Spatial Video recording, previously exclusive to Pro models.
The iPhone 16 Pro models will come with an upgraded 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera lens, improving low-light performance and allowing for 48-megapixel ProRAW photos in Ultra Wide mode. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to include a super telephoto periscope camera, offering 5x optical zoom, a feature currently limited to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Apple is also testing a new anti-reflective optical coating technology using atomic layer deposition (ALD). This coating will reduce lens flare and ghosting and protect the camera lens from environmental damage.
