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iPhone 16 Pro Rumors: Can We Expect a 20% Brighter Display?

Milan Jovicic by Milan Jovicic
May 10, 2024 - 8:08 PM CEST
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Rumors are already circulating about Apple's next big thing, the iPhone 16 Pro. What's particularly interesting is that the display is supposed to be significantly brighter.

There is one constant in the world of smartphones - with each new iPhone model, Apple strives to raise the bar. The iPhone 16 Pro is no exception.

The new display brightness

According to a post by “Instant Digital” on Weibo (via MacRumors), a well-known leaker, the iPhone 16 Pro will offer an astonishing display brightness of up to 1,200 nits in standard dynamic range (SDR) content. This is a 20% jump over the current models, which feature an SDR brightness of 1,000 nits. This information gives us a hint as to how Apple plans to improve the readability of the display in different lighting conditions.

The Role of SDR Brightness

SDR brightness is important because it is what you use most of the time - browsing, reading, or using apps. A brighter display can significantly improve the user experience, especially outdoors.

Instant Digital's track record

It's worth noting that Instant Digital has a mixed track record when it comes to predicting Apple products. While some of its predictions have been confirmed, such as the launch of the yellow iPhone 14 and the design changes to the Apple Watch Series 9, a certain amount of skepticism remains appropriate when it comes to such rumors.

What is still expected

The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to be released in the fall, with other new features such as a larger display in the Pro models, a new capture button and the powerful A18 chip.

On the way to the iPhone 16 Pro: Rumors and hopes

While we wait for the official announcement, the rumors surrounding the iPhone 16 Pro offer exciting insights into the possible technological future. Let's hope that the device lives up to expectations and makes everyday use even more pleasant. (Photo by Mehaniq / Bigstockphoto)

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Milan founded Apfelpatient in 2016 and has been responsible for all editorial content since 2018 – news, rumors, how-to guides and product reviews. Here, Apple devices aren't review units kept for two weeks, they're everyday tools: from iPhone to MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and iMac all the way to Apple Vision Pro, at least one device from every product category is in daily use, many of them replaced every year. Every menu path in a guide is checked on the device before it goes live.

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