The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are set to receive a significant performance boost by introducing the A18 chipset, Apple’s next-generation processor. While the new models benefit from this powerful upgrade, they will retain the same display technology as their predecessors, keeping the tried-and-tested screens from the iPhone 15 lineup.
As you can imagine, AI was a major part of tonight’s Apple event – and the new iPhone 16 and 16 Plus are designed for the computational demands of Apple Intelligence (that’s what Cupertino calls its AI) with a new 3nm chipset. The Action and the Camera Control will change how you interact with your iPhone too, these are design elements shared with the Pro.
- A18 Chipset: The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus are equipped with the cutting-edge A18 chip, offering improved performance, better energy efficiency, and enhanced AI capabilities. The A18 is expected to elevate gaming, multitasking, and overall device responsiveness.
- Same Display: Both the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus maintain their OLED screens with the same resolution, refresh rate, and size as their previous versions. This means the iPhone 16 features a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Plus retains a 6.7-inch screen.
While the devices benefit from internal performance enhancements, the decision to stick with the older display technology may be seen as Apple focusing on refining performance while keeping design elements familiar. The new A18 chipset makes these models stand out in terms of speed and processing power, with no major changes to the display experience.
