iPhone 16: The new range should differ from the old range at a crucial point

It's been a few years since we could expect the new iPhone lineup to be introduced in September. apple They are divided into two types of models: those that benefit from the new chip, which are the Pro and Pro Max models, and those equipped with the previous generation chip, with the Classic and Plus models. It is clear that this profitable strategy for a few years is no longer paying off, as Apple is about to return to it starting this year.

Thus, the code discovered in Apple's backend by internet user Nicholas Alvarez and then relayed by MacRumors confirms that Apple is planning to launch 5 iPhone 16 models this year, all equipped with the same A18 chip.

Unified slice across the entire range?

So the following iPhones have the following identifiers: iPhone17.1; iPhone17.2; iPhone 17.3; iPhone 17.4; iPhone 17.5. For comparison with previous ranges, here is the code Apple used for its iPhone 15 models: The classic iPhone 15 with the A16 Bionic chip had the code 15.4. The iPhone 15 Plus (A16 Bionic chip) had the code 15.5. On the other hand, the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max models, both equipped with the A17 Pro chip, have the codes 16.1 and 16.2, respectively.

As you can see, the numerical code takes an additional unit depending on the chip used. Since the following iPhones all belong to the 17 category in their code, they should all have the same set of chips inside. However, it remains possible that Apple will differentiate the models offered in the Pro and Pro Max versions, by offering the classic A18 chip for its basic models, and then the A18 Pro version for the more expensive and high-performance models. Note that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models are also expected to benefit from more RAM, starting from the usual 6 GB to 8 GB.

To find out more, you'll have to be patient: new iPhone models are generally revealed during September, and this year should be no exception.