Apple is planning to release the new iPhone 16 series in late 2025, and new leaks suggest it may come with slimmer bezels and a bigger battery. That means the screen might look even better and the phone could last longer on a single charge.
In this story, we’ll look at what’s expected with the new iPhone 16 and why it matters for users in the United States.
1. What Are Bezels and Why Are Slimmer Bezels Better?
Bezels are the borders around your phone's screen. In older phones, the bezels were big. Now, phone makers are trying to make them thinner.
If the iPhone 16 gets slimmer bezels, users will enjoy:
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A bigger screen without making the phone larger.
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A more modern look.
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Better experience for watching videos and playing games.
Example: If you’ve used an iPhone XR and then tried an iPhone 15, you’ll notice how the screen feels bigger — that's the bezel effect.
2. iPhone 16 Battery May Be Bigger
Apple is also expected to add a larger battery to the iPhone 16 series. That means the phone could:
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Last all day, even with heavy use.
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Support more apps and background tasks.
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Work better with new iOS 19 features.
People who use their phone a lot for videos, FaceTime, or gaming will really benefit from a bigger battery.
3. Better Cooling System May Come Too
Leaks say Apple might add a new thermal system to help keep the phone cool. That helps when:
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You play games for a long time.
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You shoot 4K videos.
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You use AI features or apps like ChatGPT.
This is important because phones get hot easily when pushed hard. A better cooling system will help keep things smooth.
4. What About the Camera?
Apple may improve the camera setup again this year. Some early reports say:
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Ultra-wide camera will perform better in low light.
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Video stabilization will be smoother.
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New AI features might help with photo editing.
For people who love photography, this could be big news.
5. Action Button Coming to All iPhones?
In iPhone 15 Pro, Apple added a special Action Button. Now, reports say this could be added to all iPhone 16 models.
This button can do many things like:
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Turn on the flashlight
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Start voice recording
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Open the camera
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Run Shortcuts
It’s useful and helps you do tasks faster.
6. iOS 19 and AI Features
The new iPhone 16 will launch with iOS 19, and AI will be a big focus. Some AI-powered features could be:
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Smart replies in Messages
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AI-generated emojis
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Automatic photo editing
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Better Siri with ChatGPT-like intelligence
This means your phone could become more helpful in your daily life.
For more about AI in iPhones, read MacRumors’ iOS 19 coverage.
7. iPhone 16 Models and Names
Like previous years, Apple may release four models:
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iPhone 16
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iPhone 16 Plus
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iPhone 16 Pro
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iPhone 16 Pro Max
Some leaks say the Pro Max may be called Ultra, but that’s not confirmed yet.
8. How Much Will iPhone 16 Cost?
We don’t know the exact price yet, but Apple usually keeps prices similar to past models.
Expected prices in the US could be:
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iPhone 16: $799
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iPhone 16 Plus: $899
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iPhone 16 Pro: $999
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iPhone 16 Pro Max: $1,199
9. Release Date
Apple normally launches iPhones in September. If everything goes as usual:
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iPhone 16 announcement: September 2025
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Pre-orders: 1-2 days after event
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Shipping starts: 1 week after pre-orders
10. Should You Wait for iPhone 16?
If you’re using an older iPhone (like iPhone X or XR), the iPhone 16 will be a great upgrade. Slimmer bezels, longer battery life, and cool AI features make it a future-ready phone.
If you just bought an iPhone 15, you may not need to upgrade yet.
Final Thoughts
The iPhone 16 is shaping up to be one of the biggest upgrades in recent years. With slimmer bezels, larger battery, better cooling, and AI features, it may become the best iPhone yet.
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