Apple is working
hard to fight off popular smartphone brands which want to replace it on top of
the market. The iPhone 16 seems to be the answer of a tough competition in the
phone arena. Jumping straight to the operating system loaded on the device, iOS
18 is the default operating system which comes loaded on the phone.
Design and Build Quality
The iPhone 16
weighs about 170g for easy portability and comes in five colours for users to
choose. Users can enjoy the beautiful feel and bright colours of the
smartphone.
Performance and Hardware
The ability to
multitask and run several tasks simultaneously on the phone is possible with
fast CPU paired with large memory. Starting with the processor mounted on the
iPhone 16 5G, the device is powered by fast Apple A18 3nm CPU to deliver high
performance. Large 8GB ram is mounted on the device to boost the CPU
performance and for multitasking purposes.
Display
Taking a look at
the display, the smartphone is mounted with a high resolution 6.1 Inch Super
Retina XDR OLED display. High quality images can be viewed on the device with
the support of powerful Apple GPU graphics built-in.
Camera
APPLE users can
now capture stunning pictures without problems using powerful cameras. On the
rear, the iPhone 16 is mounted with dual cameras consisting of 12MP and 48MP.
Looking at the front camera, the smartphone is packed with a powerful 12MP
selfie to collect stunning pictures.
Battery Life
The ability
to charge the battery in less time is also considered with 25W Wireless
Charging capabilities. It takes the device up to 30 Minutes to get to 50% of
battery.
See full specifications and pricing for iPhone 16 below
PHONE MODEL
General
Manufacturer: Apple
Release Date: September 2024
Operating System: iOS 18
Estimate Price: R25 090 / $1419
Body
Dimensions: 147 x 71.6 x 7.8mm
Weight: 170g
Colors: Black, Pink, Teal, White & Ultramarine
Display
Type: Super Retina XDR OLED Screen, HDR10, 1000nits, Dolby Vision
Size: 6.1“ Screen
Resolution: 1179 x 2556pixels, ~460ppi Density
Protection: Ceramic Shield Glass
Platform
Chipset: Apple A18 3nm
CPU: Hexa-Core Processor
GPU: 5-Core Apple GPU
Memory
Ram: 8GB
Internal: 128GB/256GB/512GB
Card Slot: Not Supported
Battery
Capacity: Unspecified
Type: Non-Removable Li-Ion
Charging: Up to 50 in 30 Minutes, 25W Wireless Charging, 4.5W Reverse
Wired Charging
Camera
Front Camera: 12MP (f/1.9), PDAF, 1/3.6”, 23mm wide
SL 3D, biometrics/depth
Main Camera: 48MP (f/2.2), Dual-Pixel PDAF, 26mm wide, 1.0µm, 1/1.56”, Sensor-Shift OIS
12MP
(f/2.2), 13mm, Dual-Pixel PDAF, 120° Ultrawide, 0.7µm
Features: HDR, Dual-LED Dual-Tone Flash
Connectivity
WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Dual-Band
Bluetooth: v5.3, LE, A2DP
GPS: YES
NFC: YES
USB: Type-C USB 2.0, DisplayPort
SIM: Nano-SIM & eSIM or Dual Nano-Sim or Dual eSIM, 5G
Features
Sensors: Accelerometer, BDS, Barometer, Proximity, GLONASS, GALELIO, QZSS,
Face ID) & GYRO
Conclusion
Considering the
type of hardware and latest processing power built-in the iPhone 16, the device
is worth buying if you want to upgrade. The price tag looks affordable as
compared to other devices on its level.
Also read: Huawei Flip 5G Specs Review: Up to 1TB Massive Storage Built-in the Phone
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