A fresh leak suggests that the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro could launch in a new ‘Rose’ colour, according to a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo by tipster OvO Baby Sauce OvO (translated from Chinese). This new colour option appears to dismiss earlier rumours that Apple might reintroduce the Rose Gold colourway first seen with the iPhone 6S in 2015. The specs of the iPhone 16 Pro have also surfaced online. Here are the details.
The tipster also mentioned that the Blue Titanium finish, which was introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro models last year, might be discontinued. Instead, the Rose colourway is expected to join the existing options of black, grey, and silver/white for the iPhone 16 Pro variants. This information aligns with a previous report by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who had predicted that a new ‘Rose’ Titanium colourway could be part of Apple’s next iPhone series.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to retain the same colour options as the iPhone 15 series, with the only change being the replacement of the yellow variant with a white option. These colour updates could provide a fresh aesthetic appeal for the iPhone 16 Pro, potentially attracting a wider range of users. As with all leaks, it is advisable to take this information with a pinch of salt because Apple hasn’t yet confirmed this.
The iPhone 16 series is tipped to come with larger displays and even thinner bezels for a better visual experience. The iPhone 16 Pro might sport a larger 6.3-inch screen. However, a display this big could be an issue for one-handed use. Leaks suggest Apple might move towards capacitive, touch-sensitive buttons that simulate the feel of pressing a real button through haptic feedback. This innovation, driven by Apple’s Taptic Engine, was originally anticipated for the iPhone 15 series but was delayed due to technical hurdles.
The iPhone 16 Pro might feature the advanced A18 Pro chip. The iPhone 16 Pro might feature a 5x optical zoom capability similar to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, thanks to Apple’s tetraprism lens system, promising improved zoom performance without sacrificing image quality. Apple is reportedly working on new anti-reflective optical coating technology for its cameras to reduce artifacts like lens flare and ghosting, ensuring better image quality in various lighting conditions. Furthermore, the iPhone 16 Pro models are tipped to receive an upgraded 48-megapixel Ultra Wide lens, which would capture more light and deliver clearer, more detailed shots. The rest of the details are still unknown. The iPhone 16 series is likely to launch in September this year.