CAD files for what is supposed to be the iPhone 16 Pro recently appeared online, giving people an idea of what Apple's next flagship will be like.
According to technology news site 91mobiles, the smartphone will be similar to the iPhone 15 Pro with some notable differences. Firstly, the 16 Pro is planned to be slightly larger than the current model, measuring 149.6 x 71.4 x 8.4 mm. The website's industry sources go on to say that it will have a 6.1-inch display. There is a discrepancy with this, as older leaks claim that the mobile device will have a 6.3-inch screen. 91mobiles, however, is leaning more towards the larger screen due to the new listed dimensions and the fact that the renders show thinner bezels around the glass.
The most important revision found in the files is the inclusion of the rumored capture button that will be located below the power button on the right side. The Capture button, if you're not familiar with it, is supposed to help users take better photos by making the process more comfortable. You won't have to touch the screen to take it.
The full capabilities of the capture button have been a mystery, although a report from January offers some insights. Lightly tapping the capture button will focus the camera while fully pressing it takes a photo, much like the shutter button on a traditional camera.
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On the back, the rear camera array apparently retains the same three-lens design seen on the iPhone 15 Pro. Normally, this wouldn't be major news, but another rumor from February claimed that Apple was ditching the platform with a round chamber and replace it with a triangular one. People thought this would be the new design in the future. However, it looks like Apple will stick to the tried and true look.
91mobiles goes on to state that “the iPhone 16 Pro is expected to have a 5X tetraprism telephoto camera.” The iPhone 15 Pro Max has the same type of lens and the images taken with it are impressive. It is unknown if the 16 Pro will have optical image stabilization. The technology is not mentioned in the leak. Presumably this will be the case, as zoomed-in shots benefit greatly from solid stabilization. Other potential features for the iPhone 16 Pro include a 48MP ultrawide camera and a 3355mAh battery.
Apple holds a major event every September where it announces all new iPhone models. Not only do we expect to see the iPhone 16 Pro revealed within six months, but also the fourth-generation iPhone SE and Apple Watch X.
So it will be some time until we have official information. While you wait, check out TechRadar's roundup of the best iPhones for 2024.
