According to Apple Insider, Apple is likely to use QLC flash memory with a maximum capacity of 2TB for the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, as this type of memory is cheaper to produce than TLC, which is currently used in iPhones.
QLC (Quad-level cell) NAND flash allows for up to 4 bits of data to be stored per memory cell, making it capable of storing more information. However, this comes at the cost of slower write speeds than TLC (Triple-layer cell). TLC, which stores up to 3 bits per memory cell, is the most common type of memory used in smartphones and storage devices today, but it has lower durability and reliability.
In addition to the storage upgrade, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF Securities, the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are expected to feature larger screens measuring 6.3 and 6.9 inches, respectively, up from 6.1 and 6.7 inches on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. The screen aspect ratio is also expected to increase from 19.5:9 to 19.6:9.
The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are also rumored to have a upgraded ultrawide camera with a resolution of 48 megapixels, up from 12 megapixels on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. Along with the new A18 Pro processor, the iPhone 16 Pro lineup will also feature a new cooling system, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and new AI-generated features.
The iPhone 16 lineup is expected to be announced by Apple in September and released about 10 days later.
