New details about the upcoming iPhone 16 series continue to emerge. For example, we have now learned that the shutter button of the iPhone 16 can offer DSLR-like features and we have compiled some details about the processor and camera. Now, the published prototype shows that much more significant changes are on the way. Accordingly, the iPhone 16 will be affected by a complete redesign that will mark the end of an era that started five years ago with the iPhone 11 Pro.

Revolutionary redesign of the iPhone 16 series

The iPhone’s design is undoubtedly one of Apple’s most criticized aspects. The company generally avoids major changes and sticks to a similar design language for several years, leading to comments from consumers like “it’s the same phone” despite significant performance improvements. Latest information suggests that Apple may receive a similar reaction with the iPhone 16 this year and may be disappointing in terms of design. However, it looks like future models will have a new design for the rear cameras; The two diagonal lenses on the back will be replaced by two vertical camera lenses.

A render allegedly of the iPhone 16 prototype was published on Twitter. Contrary to popular belief, significant design changes are expected in the iPhone 16 prototype, but some predicted changes may not occur. For example, recent claims suggested that there would be an increase in the size of the iPhone 16 Pro, but it seems that the Pro Max variant may not receive a size increase. While exact measurements are not available, there are indications that there may be a slight increase, possibly around 0.x inches.

However, the most important changes will undoubtedly occur in the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models. Apple will abandon the diagonally aligned camera in the upper right corner this year. Instead, it will return to the camera layout we are familiar with from the iPhone X and iPhone 11. While this won’t change much for many users, it will disappoint those with high design expectations. With all this, it must be admitted that it is not possible to make serious changes in the design of a phone whose front side is completely closed and which is released every year.

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Max will have a similar appearance in terms of camera. However, they will also be updated in terms of design, thanks to the new button layout. The capacitive touch buttons are expected to undergo a transformation and become flat or slightly recessed into the body. Although specific details are unknown, this change appears to be primarily influenced by proximity to the engine below.

Another interesting feature of the iPhone 16 Pro includes the integration of a periscope camera. The iPhone 15 Pro’s EVT1 model showed a square periscope, comparable in size to the main camera’s CMOS but smaller than its Pro Max counterpart. This smaller CMOS was conspicuously absent from the EVT2 model, despite having 4x variable aperture.