Apple will introduce a major change to the displays of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, making both flagships larger than their direct predecessors while also incorporating a bevy of changes visible from the outside. In the latest comparison through an image gallery, we get a ‘side by side’ comparison of Apple’s current top-end model, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, with the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max, giving us a closer look at how both handsets will differ aesthetically.
Rear camera bump of the iPhone 16 Pro Max looks identical to the iPhone 15 Pro Max; a bigger footprint can have multiple advantages
The biggest iPhone display was 6.7 inches, and Apple has maintained this specification for a few generations now. However, based on earlier reports, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature physically larger panels of 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, respectively. For the version that you can spot in the images below, you can probably tell that the iPhone 16 Pro Max flaunts a bigger footprint than its predecessor. This change can benefit users who enjoy the increased screen real estate, not to mention a bigger battery capacity.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max also has two buttons on a single side of the frame. Apple intends to retain the Action Button on the upcoming model, but we are unaware of whether the company has shifted the volume buttons to the same side or added another Action Button to complement the user experience. Coming to the back side, the rear camera bump does not show any changes between the two models, at least from this angle, but we have reported that the iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to receive an entirely new 48MP Sony sensor, the Exmor IMX903.
iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro Max dimensions compared pic.twitter.com/LKU2KWQRVn
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Combine that with the tetraprism telephoto zoom lens, and there would likely be a hefty difference in the camera bump. Since the iPhone 16 Pro Max is a dummy, we cannot comment on how thin its bezels are. However, Apple will reportedly use ‘Border Reduction Structure’ technology to shrink those bezels further, which is the right move as it will become a cumbersome experience if the flagship is too large to use comfortably. The physical differences between the two models should make for an interesting launch and may even be the reason why consumers upgrade later in the year.
News Source: Majin Bu
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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