Check out our renders showcasing the iPhone 16 buttons transformation

 

Apple plans to position this button on the right side of the phone, under the power button. What sets it apart is its capacitive nature, making it responsive to the touch of the user's fingers.

Recall those sleek solid-state buttons that were expected on the iPhone 15 Pro models this year but didn't quite make the cut after all? Well, if previous rumors hold water, the Action Button on the iPhone 16 is set to be solid-state, eliminating the need to physically press the button to trigger your preset actions.

 

The new Action Button, cooked up with the codename Atlas, is rumored to operate much like the old Touch ID home button on iPhones. Its trick? Responding to a shift in pressure, giving users a tactile and intuitive way to interact with their devices.

And guess what? Unlike the iPhone 15 series, the Action Button might also hit the scene on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, becoming a regular feature in the making.

Reportedly, Apple's not just stopping at functionality; it is playing with sizes for the upcoming Action button. One variant in the works isn't just bigger than the current iPhone 15 Pro Action button – it's nearly matching the size of the volume buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro.

Of course, it's still too early to have concrete rumors or leaks about the design details of the upcoming iPhone 16 family, so it's important to note that our renders might not be spot-on, and Apple might throw in a surprise or two. Nevertheless, the prospect of exciting possibilities looms on the horizon.

What more can we expect from the iPhone 16 series design?

In terms of design, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will likely stick with the sleek titanium frame introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max. Yet, whispers in the rumor mill suggest that Apple is on a mission to beef up the structural integrity of its forthcoming Pro models.

A significant shift in the works for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus could be the placement of the camera module in a vertical orientation, reminiscent of the design seen during the iPhone 12 era.

When it comes to size, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max seem to be gearing up to take a slight growth spurt – a tad taller, a bit wider, and carrying a touch more weight compared to their predecessors. On the flip side, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus appear to be holding steady, maintaining a similar size profile as the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.

The potential cause behind this growth spurt could be traced to the rumored increase in display size. Whispers suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro Max might boast a larger 6.86-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Pro could see its screen expand to 6.27 inches.

Rest assured, the iPhone 16 series is set to feature USB Type-C, potentially offering improved charging and data throughput speeds. It appears that the era of Lightning is officially coming to a close.

When it comes to the colors of the iPhone 16, your guess is as good as ours. The classics, Space Gray and Silver, seem like solid bets to stick around, but beyond that, the palette is a mystery.

With the iPhone 16 series debut still on the horizon, there's no doubt that more information will emerge in the coming months. Stay tuned for the latest updates as we get closer to the big reveal.