- Latest off the press iPhone 16 series rumors entails Apple is expecting delivery of 100 million A18 SoCs possibly to mitigate any stock shortage.
- The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max will pack in a higher-density battery that promises longer battery backup, ease of repair, and resistance to temperature.
- Apple iPhone 16 Series is set to arrive in October this year following the same timeline as before.
It looks like a lot is cooking around iPhone 16 Series rumors. Right from Apple reportedly placing a purchase order of 100 million units across all the series to the latest M14 OLED panel supplied by Samsung and the upgraded battery tech in use across the iPhone 16 Pro series. Let’s check out what’s buzzing around the upcoming series as it gears up for the big launch this October.
iPhone 16 Series Rumors: 100 million A18 SoCs ordered citing anticipated huge demand
Every year, Apple fans gather around various Apple Stores (and others) to get their hands on new models and that tradition has continued for ages. With the iPhone 16 series slated to arrive in a few weeks, Apple is readying itself for the huge demand. A China Times report claims Apple has ordered around 90 to 100 million units of Apple A18 SoCs to power its range of iPhone 16 devices.
As usual, TSMC has been reportedly contracted to deliver such a colossal order for models releasing this October. It remains to be seen whether the order is just for A18 (across all four models) or A18 Pro (for iPhone 16 Pro models) or both combined. We aren’t aware if the iPhone 16 Pro series will use the A18 Pro SoC or whether all four models will see the same chipset.
Apple has also upgraded the RAM storage across the vanilla lineup from 6GB to 8GB. According to the Cupertino giant, RAM is the major reason why almost all the previous iPhones wouldn’t support Apple Intelligence except the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Luckily, the entire iPhone 16 series will support Apple Intelligence (AI) and in fact, this will be a selling factor for Apple given the boom AI is making within the smartphone industry — see Samsung Galaxy S24 Series with AI.
iPhone 16 Pro max could see a redefined smartphone battery
As of now, we have been told that at least the iPhone 16 Pro Max is packed in a next-gen higher-density battery pack encased in a metal/steel box. How does it help end users, you might ask?
Packing in a higher-density battery in a smartphone means it can retain more charge without changing the apparent size which means, you get durable batteries without increasing the size of the packs at all. On the other hand, designers could switch to a shrunken battery pack as well giving access to a load of space within a phone’s chassis that can be used for other purposes such as a better haptic engine.
iPhone 16 Pro Max is reportedly packing a new battery pack and Apple will switch to using this high-density battery pack across the entire iPhone 17 series next year.
Encasing the battery in a steel box unlocks a myriad of benefits including ease of repairs and replacements. It is because, unlike today, steel cases can be easily removed without damaging the battery or other components that are glued together using adhesive.
iPhone 16 Pro Series set to use M14 OLED panels from Samsung
If you weren’t, Samsung Display is the name behind most of the display units you see on iPhones. With that being said, iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max (along with Pixel 9 series) will see M4 OLED panels set. The nomenclature suggests the displays will use higher-performance materials with longer lifespans and it will be brighter than the current-gen OLED panels.
ET News reports iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max will upgrade to a newer display set (aka the M14 OLED panels) while both vanilla models — iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, will use the M12 panels that we saw earlier with iPhone 15 series.
The Korean daily mentions Samsung Display has already begun preparation for production for the units that we will get to see across the flagship devices later this year. It’s important to note that you need to take these iPhone 16 Series rumors with a pinch of salt even though most are coming from trusted sources.
