The iPhone 5S has been added to the list of obsolete products, ending a generation of classic models

 

In September 2013, Apple introduced the iPhone 5s.
As a generation of classic models, this device is equipped with A7 chip, which adds the "Touch ID" that many users like very much later, and the fingerprint recognition function is integrated on the Home button, which brings a more convenient experience.
In that year, it provided 16GB, 32GB, 64GB three versions, priced at 5288 yuan, 6088 yuan, 6888 yuan.

 

Now, 11 years later, Apple's official website has officially included this product in the list of obsolete products.
It is reported that Apple products are labeled as retro products after five years of discontinuation and outdated products after seven years of discontinuation. At the same time, Apple will stop providing hardware services for certain products with outdated technology.

In addition to the iPhone 5s, which has become a memory, the subsequent iterations of the iPhone series have also recently appeared a lot of information.

According to Sina Technology's report, Samsung Display and LG Display received approval for mass production of OLED screens for iPhone 16 Pro models.

In terms of time planning, the production time of the iPhone 16 series mobile phone panel this year is close to the previous generation product iPhone 15.
This means that this year's iPhone launch should be very likely to be in September.
For reference, the release date of the iPhone 15 series is September 13, 2023.

From this point of view, the new generation of iPhone 16 series is getting closer and closer to official mass production.
It is reported that this year's iPhone 16 series will remain in the same lineup as its predecessor, with ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max, ‌iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.

Combined with the current Revelations, it can be basically determined that the two Pro series devices with slightly higher positioning in the iPhone 16 series will not bring significant design adjustments.
At the same time, the screen part of the iPhone 16 Pro is not much different from the previous generation, but the bezels around it are a little narrower.

At the same time, this year's iPhone 16 standard version and iPhone 16 Plus will have a new back design.
Combined with the current Revelations, it can almost be confirmed that the new generation of iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will bring a new rear camera module design, and use a vertical arrangement of lens components.

 

In terms of parameters and specifications, the two models of the new iPhone 16 will be equipped with A18 chips, which are based on TSMC's "N3E" enhanced 3nm process and enhanced neural engine to support new artificial intelligence functions.
At the same time, it provides 8GB of memory and supports Wi-Fi 6E connection.

The iPhone 16 Pro series will feature an A18 Pro chip based on TSMC's "N3E" enhanced 3nm process, an enhanced neural engine, and a significantly increased number of cores to support new AI functions.

At the same time, the iPhone 16 Pro also uses Snapdragon X75 5G baseband, has up to 2TB of storage, supports Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and uses a new thermal design of graphene radiator and metal battery housing.

Battery life, the iPhone 16 two devices will use stacked battery technology. Among them, the iPhone 16 battery capacity is 35,61mah, an increase of 6%; The battery capacity of the iPhone 16 Plus is 4006mAh, which is 9% less.
In terms of charging, the iPhone 16 is expected to bring a new upgrade, supporting up to 40W wired charging, 20W MagSafe charging.

The iPhone 16 Pro will feature laminated battery technology to increase energy density and extend service life, with a 3355mAh battery built into the iPhone 16 Pro and a 4676mAh battery built into the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Wired charging is expected to be upgraded to up to 40W, and MagSafe supports up to 20W.

At the same time, the iPhone 16 will also support the new AI features brought by Apple's iOS 18. The new and upgraded microphone provides higher signal-to-noise ratio and water resistance to support AI functions.