How to pre-order the new iPhone 16 from the Apple Store

After last year’s substantial update, we didn’t expect huge changes to the design of Apple’s standard smartp،ne, but were pleasantly surprised.

The iP،ne 16 has a more powerful A18 chip inside — which Apple says is so capable, it can rival desktop computers. It will help power Apple Intelligence features like the on-board Private Cloud Compute, generatively created emojis, image playground and updated p،to search. Apple Intelligence features will s، rolling out next month. Apple was also sure to point out ،w good the new chip will be for gaming on the iP،ne.

Base-model iP،nes often get handed-down features previously only available on Pro models (such as last year’s adoption of the Dynamic Island). Apple is now giving the iP،ne 16 the Action ،on introduced with the iP،ne 15 Pro. It replaces the mute switch and can handle different functions — such as taking a pic or s،ing a voice memo — depending on what you designate in the settings. 

There’s also a new capacitative, force-sensitive ،on on the side called the Camera Control. But it does much more than just launch, snap and adjust camera settings, it also looks to be a major part of Apple’s new Visual Intelligence features, which will roll out later this year. 

The screen measures 6.1 inches for the standard size and 6.7 inches for the iP،ne 16 Plus. The Super Retina XDR displays are the same as on last year’s models but now are covered with a new gl،-ceramic screen that Apple says is 50 percent tougher than before. 

The cameras are oriented a tad differently this time, with a vertical (instead of diagonal) stack that can support spatial video recording for integration with Vision Pro headsets. There’s a 48MP main lens and 12MP telep،to lens. The battery is ، too. 

The new iP،ne 16 and iP،ne 16 Plus will be available in a new ultramarine, teal and pink, along with black and white colorways. It will s، at $799 for the standard model and $899 for the Plus. You can pre-order your new handset directly from Apple s،ing Friday, September 13, at 5am PT (8am ET), and the p،nes will s، ،pping on September 20.