After the smashing success of the iPhone 15 series, the tech giant Apple is now set to launch the iPhone 16 lineup. This series is expected to showcase the prowess of Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI-powered features. All the models in the new lineup, specifically the iPhone 16 Pro Max, are also rumored to have several significant updates, including a larger screen, upgraded cameras, better zoom lenses, and a power-efficient display.

Models in the lineup
Similar to the earlier series of phones from Apple, the iPhone 16 series is expected to have multiple models. The four iterations include the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max models. While the iPhone 16 will likely be the base model with the lowest price point in the series, the iPhone 16 Pro Max may have the highest price tag. 

As with previous launches, Apple may also make some exciting changes in the lineup of models. For instance, the iPhone Mini models were replaced with the iPhone Plus during the transition to the iPhone 14 from the iPhone 13 series. Similar changes could be seen in the new lineup of the iPhone 16 series. Over the last few years, there have been speculations of an Ultra mode in the new lineup, but there has been no solid evidence to support that claim.

Colors
Many experts have speculated the palette of colors in which the new iPhone Pro Max will be available. Some of the potential color options include Desert Yellow or Desert Titanium and Cement Grey or Titanium Grey. But some rumors have suggested that there will be four color choices, including gray or white, silver, Space Black, and Rose. The Rose option might be somewhat closer to bronze in appearance. In the dummy models demo, many have observed these color options: a light pink, a darker blue-green shade, a vibrant blue, and black and white.

Display upgrades
One of the most significant design upgrades that may be incorporated in the latest iPhone is a bigger screen display. It is expected to be the largest among all previous iPhones. Besides, some models in the iPhone 16 lineup may adopt innovative screen technology. This means the bezels will be thinner, making the screen larger.

In general, the iPhone 16 Pro Max could have a display of 6.9 inches, which is slightly larger than the 6.7-inch display of the iPhone 15 Pro Max.  Even earlier lineups of the iPhone had seen display upgrades, particularly in the Pro models. Something similar is expected in the latest iPhone 16 Pro Max as well. The larger screen and slimmer bezel are speculated to be the result of using a new border reduction structure technology with compact control circuitry.

Features
In terms of specifications, the bigger screen of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to have better display features with an accelerated refresh rate of around 120 Hz. Aside from this, the battery sizes may also potentially differ across the various models. The Pro Max models will likely have a battery of 4676 mAh.

In addition to the bigger battery and screen sizes, the camera specifications may undergo several upgrades. For starters, the new lineup may have vertically aligned camera modules instead of the horizontal configuration that is available right now. Plus, the primary camera will potentially have a resolution of 48 MP with an f/1.6 aperture and 2x telephoto capabilities. On the other hand, the secondary camera might be incorporated with an ultra-wide lens with an f/2.2 aperture.

The Pro Max model is expected to take the camera experience to the next step with a triple setup on the back. This setup will likely consist of a telephoto lens, a wide camera, and an ultra-wide camera. The iPhone 16 Pro Max models may also be powered by the A18 Pro chipset. When it comes to storage, the iPhone 16 Pro Max could have a storage capacity of 256 GB.

AI features
Apple is expected to launch a wide range of artificial intelligence features for its iPhone under the label of Apple Intelligence. For this, the entire hardware may be revamped. With these upgrades, the latest iPhones, including the Pro Max, will have high-tech features, such as an advanced version of Siri, generative AI photo editing, Chat GPT support, and so on. That said, the Apple Intelligence feature might not be available right away. This is because the tech company is planning to include this capability in iOS 18.1. Once this release becomes available, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will have AI-enabled features with an OS upgrade.

Expected price points
According to several rumors and reports, the iPhone 16 lineup is not expected to have a significant price increase compared to the earlier models. This is despite the fact that there are significant changes in nearly every aspect of the phone, from the display to the camera alignment. In general, the starting price is likely to be around $799 for the base model, iPhone 16. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are expected to be the most expensive at around $1,099 and $1,199, respectively.