Apple iPhone 16 in Kenya
The iPhone 16 was launched in September 2024 alongside the iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro Max and 16 Pro. Pre-orders began on September 09, 20 24, and the devices was made available on September 20, 2024. It landed in Kenya in September 2024. The iPhone 16 will be available at City hub at Ksh.114,000 for the 128GB and Ksh.128,000 for the 256GB
The Apple iPhone 16 new feature leverages advanced AI to provide personalized assistance and context-aware actions across apps. It is positioned below the power button, this new button offers a tactile shooting experience similar to a DSLR, with haptic feedback for autofocus and capturing photos. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are powered by the A18 Pro chip, enhancing performance and efficiency.
The Pro models feature a 48MP Fusion camera capable of 4K120 fps video recording in Dolby Vision, a 48MP Ultra-Wide camera, and a 5x Telephoto camera. The Pro models have larger displays, thinner borders, and a durable titanium design. The iPhone 16 Pro Max offers the best battery life ever on an iPhone.
Apple Intelligence
- Built into your iPhone to help you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. It draws on your personal context without allowing anyone else to access your personal data — not even Apple. It transforms how you communicate using intelligent Writing Tools that can proofread your text, rewrite different versions until the tone and wording are just right and summarize selected text with a tap. Writing Tools are available nearly everywhere you write, including third-party apps.
- Write with intelligent new tools, everywhere words matter. Apple Intelligence powers new Writing Tools, which help you find just the right words virtually everywhere you write. With enhanced language capabilities, you can summarize an entire lecture in seconds, get the short version of a long group thread, and minimize unnecessary distractions with prioritized notifications.
- Delightful images created just for you.
Apple Intelligence enables delightful new ways to express yourself visually. Create fun, original images and brand-new Gen Moji that are truly personal to you. Turn a rough sketch into a related image that complements your notes with Image Wand. And make a custom memory movie based on the description you provide. - The start of a new era for Siri.
Siri draws on Apple Intelligence for all-new superpowers. With an all-new design, richer language understanding, and the ability to type to Siri whenever it’s convenient for you, communicating with Siri is more natural than ever. Equipped with awareness of your personal context, the ability to take action in and across apps, and product knowledge about your devices’ features and settings, Siri will be able to assist you like never before. - Great powers come with great privacy.
Apple Intelligence is designed to protect your privacy at every step. It’s integrated into the core of your iPhone, iPad, and Mac through on-device processing. So it’s aware of your personal information without collecting your personal information. And with groundbreaking Private Cloud Compute, Apple Intelligence can draw on larger server-based models, running on Apple silicon, to handle more complex requests for you while protecting your privacy.
Design
The Apple iPhone 16 design brings some notable updates while maintaining a familiar look. The iPhone 16 features 6.1 inches. The Vertical Camera Alignment is a standard iPhone 16 models have a new vertical camera lens arrangement, moving away from the previous diagonal setup. All iPhone 16 models now include the Action Button, previously exclusive to Pro models, and a new Capture Button for taking photos and videos.
The camera bump has been redesigned to be slimmer, thanks to the new lens arrangement. These changes aim to enhance both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the iPhone 16 series.
Apple will transition to USB-C technology with the iPhone 16 lineup, and it’s also expected to be used for the iPhone 16 models.
- Type: Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
- Size: 6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution: 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
- Protection: Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Camera
The camera Control Button of iPhone 16 is positioned below the power button, this new button offers a tactile shooting experience similar to a DSLR, with haptic feedback for autofocus and capturing photos. It features a 48MP Fusion camera with a faster quad-pixel sensor, enabling 4K120 fps video recording in Dolby Vision.
They have larger 1/1.4-inch sensors, which improve low-light performance and overall image quality3.
Main Camera:
- Dual: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
:
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
- Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
- Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera:
- Single: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF
:SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
- Features: HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
- Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Display
The series brings some significant updates to its displays. The iPhone 16 Pro now features a 6.3-inch display, while the Pro Max boasts a 6.9-inch display. These larger screens provide more immersive viewing experiences. All models in the iPhone 16 lineup come with ProMotion technology, offering refresh rates up to 120Hz for smoother scrolling and more responsive touch interactions.
The displays are brighter, making them easier to view in direct sunlight. The Pro models have thinner bezels, maximizing the screen real estate without increasing the overall size of the device3.
These enhancements aim to deliver a more vibrant and fluid user experience.
The iPhone 16 could come in five colors: Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
The iPhone 16 models are expected to adopt the same color-infused back glass that was used for the iPhone 15 models. The rear glass layer will feature a frosted effect that contrasts with the main frame color.
MagSafe
The MagSafe alignment magnets in the iPhone 16 models may be slimmer than before, cutting down on the size of the magnetic ring required for MagSafe-compatible cases.
Platform
The Apple iPhone 16 platform is built around several key advancements. The iPhone 16 runs on iOS 18, which includes new features and improvements such as enhanced privacy controls, redesigned widgets, and more seamless integration with other Apple devices. This chip is designed to enhance performance and power efficiency, making the device up to 30% faster than its predecessor.
This new AI-powered feature provides personalized assistance and context-aware actions across apps. It leverages advanced machine learning models to offer a more intuitive user experience. This feature allows AI tasks to be processed both on-device and via remote servers, ensuring privacy and efficiency.
These advancements aim to provide a more powerful, efficient, and intelligent user experience.
Battery
The battery capacity has been increased to 3,561mAh, providing better stamina compared to previous models. The new MagSafe charger supports up to 25W wireless charging for the iPhone 16 models. The iPhone 16 can achieve up to 30W wired charging with a compatible charger.
- Type: Li-Ion, non-removable
- Charging: Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised); 25W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2); 4.5W reverse wired
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