What to Expect for iPhone Sizes Next Year
According to sources, Apple is planning to change the screen sizes for its 2024 iPhone 16 lineup. The iPhone 16 Pro models will have larger displays compared to the current iPhone 15 Pro models. The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to have a 6.27-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature a 6.85-inch screen. With the increase in display size, the dimensions of the iPhone’s body will also increase, with the devices being slightly taller and wider than their predecessors.
The larger form factor of the devices will provide more internal space for components, potentially allowing for larger and longer-lasting batteries. The display itself could also see improvements, with Apple considering the use of micro-lens technology to maintain or increase brightness while reducing power consumption. Additionally, a new OLED material set developed by Samsung specifically for Apple could make the display more power-efficient.
It is not expected that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will undergo size changes and they will be the same size as the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. However, in 2025 with the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus, Apple is expected to introduce the larger display sizes to its standard iPhone models.
The history of iPhone sizes shows that Apple has gradually increased screen sizes to meet consumer demands. From the original iPhone to the iPhone 4S, the screen size remained at 3.5 inches. With the iPhone 5, Apple increased it to 4 inches, followed by the larger iPhone 6 and 6 Plus with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch screens respectively. The iPhone X introduced a new design paradigm with reduced bezels and a 5.8-inch screen. Subsequent models expanded on this concept, with larger screen sizes in variants like the iPhone XS Max and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Apple also released the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini for users who prefer smaller, more compact phones.
Overall, the expected iPhone 16 size changes indicate Apple’s response to consumer trends towards larger screens and their focus on improving display technology and internal space for components.