iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max will feature advanced OLED displays with higher brightness and longer lifespans
As we get closer to the iPhone launch season, the rumor mill has been picking up pace as usual, with new information regarding the upcoming iPhones surfacing regularly. Based on recent leaks, we can expect the iPhone 16 lineup to sport a much improved A18 SoC with a faster NPU for AI tasks, considerably slimmer bezels, and a return to the vertical camera layout similar to the iPhone X, which came out in 2017.
Now, according to a recent report from the Korean publication ETNews, the iPhone 16 Pro lineup is set to receive a major display upgrade. According to the report, the Pro and Pro Max variants will feature Samsung Display's newest OLED panels with the 'M14' organic material, enabling increased brightness and longer lifespan for the display. The vanilla iPhone 16, however, will not get this advanced panel, therefore sticking with the same 'M12' panel found in the current 15-series.
This is in line with previously leaked information from the seasoned leaker Instant Digital, who claimed that the iPhone 16 Pro will have a max brightness of 1200 nits for SDR content, up from 1000 nits of the iPhone 15 Pro (currently $1,197 on Amazon), while retaining its maximum HDR brightness of 1600 nits.
Apart from this, the iPhone 16 Pro lineup is also expected to feature larger displays across the board with slimmer bezels, improved cameras, and a new 'capture' button. For an in-depth roundup of all that is expected from Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 lineup, check out our detailed Leak Lounge summary.
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