Key features

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  Apple Intelligence

  The A18's 16-core Neural Engine powers Apple's on-device AI system — helping you write, express yourself, and get things done, with strong privacy protections built in.
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  Camera Control

  A new dedicated hardware button, touch and pressure sensitive, works like a DSLR shutter — launch the camera, snap photos, record video, and adjust settings on the fly. From iOS 18.2, it also activates Visual Intelligence to identify objects and places.
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  Action Button

  Fully customisable shortcut button — flashlight, camera, Shazam, Translate, and more. Previously exclusive to Pro models, now on every iPhone 16.

  • 48 MP dual-camera system

    The Fusion main camera captures high-resolution stills, the Ultra Wide has autofocus for detailed macro shots, and 2x optical-quality Telephoto rounds out the system. Photographic Styles give you creative flexibility you can reverse at any time.
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    A18 chip — two generations ahead

    The A18 leaps two chip generations over the A16 in the iPhone 15, delivering faster performance and on-device AI processing across every task.
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    Emergency SOS & Crash Detection

    Satellite connectivity for Emergency SOS and Messages when there's no cell signal, plus automatic Crash Detection — both included free for two years.
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    MagSafe charging up to 25 W

    Fast MagSafe wireless charging reaches 25 W with a 30 W adapter or higher, plus USB-C wired charging.