iPhone 16 Pro: Thinnest Bezels and Enhanced Features Expected in Apple’s Latest Release

Highlights

  • iPhone 16 Pro expected to feature the thinnest bezels on a mass-produced smartphone.
  • New 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Pro Max variants with larger screens.
  • Incorporates new “Border Reduction Structure” technology for reduced bezels.
  • Additional features include force-sensitive “Capture Button” and A18 chipset.

The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to boast the thinnest bezels on the market.

As some of the world’s thinnest smartphone bezels, industry sources said that in the series of Apple’s next iPhone 16 Pro.

There will be a similar overall look to the iPhone 15 Pro devices as there was with the iPhone 14 Pro models released last year, but there are small yet meaningful changes underway for Apple.

Thinnest bezels yet?

According to IceUniverse, the iPhone 16 Pro may feature the world’s thinnest smartphone bezels

Most notably, reliable sources say the 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro and 6.9-inch Pro Max variants will have slightly larger screens than those of their predecessors.

The most noticeable difference, however, is in the bezels that surround these larger panels.

iPhone 16 Pro: Thinnest Bezels and Enhanced Features Expected in Apple’s Latest Release

According to renowned leaker IceUniverse, the iPhone 16 Pro is going to have greatly reduced black borders around its displaypossibly the thinnest bezels ever on a mass-produced smartphone.

Such an ambitious design aim confirms past supply chain allegations that Apple is implementing new “Border Reduction Structure” technologies.

Apple is reportedly using BRS technology for the upcoming 16 Pro displays, or ‘Border Reduction Structure’ technology.

The BRS approach also includes bending wiring and circuitry around the panel edges downwards, which provides for further thinness of the bezels.

While it makes this manufacturing method give a stunning all-screen appearance, it seems Apple had to break through some production barriers.

Other Expected Features on iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro expected to feature the thinnest bezels on a mass-produced smartphone

Other rumoured new features with the iPhone 16 Pro, besides slimmer bezels, include a new force-sensitive “Capture Button” to take photos or videos, the latest A18 chipset, and 5x optical zoom for the first time available on a non-Pro Max iPhone.

But the “Dynamic Island” selfie camera design is expected to pretty much stay the same.

Apple’s track record with thinness continues

There is also conjecture that Apple may reduce bezels even further in 2025 by putting Face ID under the display, replacing the existing sensor “notch” with a smaller circular cutout on the iPhone 17 Pro.

But for now, the focus is on the ultra-thin bezels for the iPhone 16 lineup, which is reportedly set to be released during Apple’s annual September product announcement.

One tipster from Weibo, a China-based social media website, claims that they have measured the bezels of both iPhone 16 Pro models — and they’re set to be the “narrowest in the world.”

With each iteration, Apple appears laser-focused on maximizing the screen-to-body ratio and creating a more immersive, all-display user experience.

We think that as other manufacturers chase similar design goals, the iPhone 16 Pro may raise the bar once again for achieving an elegant, virtually bezel-free smartphone aesthetic.

APPLE IPHONE 16 PRO SPECIFICATIONS

Key Specs

RAM 6 GB
Processor Apple A16 Bionic
Rear Camera 13 MP + 13 MP + 13 MP
Front Camera 13 MP
Battery 4700 mAh
Display 6.25 inches (15.88 cm)

General

Launch Date October 26, 2023 (Unofficial)
Operating System iOS v16

Performance

Chipset Apple A16 Bionic
CPU Hexa Core (3.464 GHz, Dual core, Everest + 2.02 GHz, Quad core, Sawtooth)
Architecture 64 bit
Fabrication 4 nm
Graphics Apple GPU (Five-core graphics)
RAM 6 GB

Display

Display Type OLED
Screen Size 6.25 inches (15.88 cm)
Resolution 1189 x 2546 pixels
Pixel Density 450 ppi
Bezel-less display Yes
Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

Camera

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup Triple
Resolution 13 MP, Primary Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Autofocus Yes
Flash Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution 4128 x 3096 Pixels
Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Video Recording 1920×1080 @ 30 fps
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup Single
Resolution 13 MP, Primary Camera
Video Recording 1920×1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Capacity 4700 mAh
Type Li-Polymer
Removable No
Quick Charging Yes, Fast
USB Type-C No

Storage

Internal Memory 128 GB
Expandable Memory No

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Network Support 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE Yes
SIM 1
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3)
3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
SIM 2
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3)
3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Wi-Fi Features Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v5.3
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
USB Connectivity Mass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia

Loudspeaker Yes
Audio Jack Lightning

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor No
Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope

FAQs

What is the most notable feature of the iPhone 16 Pro?

The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to have the thinnest bezels on a mass-produced smartphone, thanks to new “Border Reduction Structure” technology.

How large are the screens on the iPhone 16 Pro models?

The iPhone 16 Pro will have a 6.3-inch screen, while the Pro Max variant will feature a 6.9-inch display.

What other new features are expected on the iPhone 16 Pro?

Besides the thinner bezels, the iPhone 16 Pro is rumoured to include a force-sensitive “Capture Button,” the latest A18 chipset, and 5x optical zoom.

Will the Dynamic Island selfie camera design change on the iPhone 16 Pro?

No, the Dynamic Island selfie camera design is expected to remain the same on the iPhone 16 Pro.

When is the iPhone 16 Pro expected to be released?

The iPhone 16 Pro is reportedly set to be released during Apple’s annual September product announcement.

iPhone 16 Pro Could Break Record for Thinnest Bezels on a Smartphone. Details?

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models are rumoured to have the thinnest bezels of any smartphone,leaving behind the screen border thinness of its latest iPhone 15 Pro devices.

This information is leaker “Ice Universe,” who has given accurate information about Apple’s plans in the past.

Most sources say even though there are minimal design changes, both iPhone 16 Pro models will increase in size this year.

The iPhone 16 Pro should be 6.3 inches (up from 6.1), while the iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to come at 6.9 inches (up from 6.7), making it Apple’s biggest iPhone ever.

It looks like Apple isn’t just concentrating on larger physical dimensions to make the viewing experience more engaging.

As per Ice Universe, this year’s Pro models will have reduced bezels that could be the thinnest yet seen on any smartphone, including those on the Samsung Galaxy S24.

The breakthrough for achieving this could be Apple’s rumored use of Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology, which allows for a more compact and efficient layout of the circuitry under the display, resulting in even slimmer bezels.

Ice Universe did not mention BRS, but two rumors out of Asia have referenced the technology in relation to iPhone 16 models.

Last year, Apple reduced the bezels on iPhone 15 Pro models using low-injection pressure over-molding, or LIPO, to shrink the display border size to 1.5 millimeters (versus around 2.2 millimeters on iPhone 14 models).

Besides that, Apple has not significantly tweaked iPhone screen sizes since the introduction of the ‌‌iPhone‌‌ 12 models in 2020.

But as mentioned, things are set to change with the Pro models in the 2024 iPhone 16 lineup.

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