Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Models: Record-Breaking Thinnest Bezels and Larger Displays

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Apple's iPhone 16 Pro models will have record-breaking thinnest bezels.
Apple using Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology for thinner bezels.
iPhone 16 Pro: 6.3 inches, up from 6.1 inches. iPhone 16 Pro Max: 6.9 inches, up from 6.7 inches.
Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Models: Record-Breaking Thinnest Bezels and Larger Displays

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models will break records for the thinnest bezels of any smartphone, according to leaker Ice Universe. Despite minimal design changes, both iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to increase in size this year. The iPhone 16 Pro is said to be 6.3 inches (up from 6.1), while the iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to measure in at 6.9 inches (up from 6.7), potentially making it Apple’s biggest iPhone ever.

But it isn’t just relying on larger physical dimensions to make the viewing experience more immersive. According to Ice Universe, Apple is using Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology for the iPhone 16 Pro displays, which involves wiring and circuitry near the edge of the panel being bent downwards to achieve an even thinner bezel. This has caused some manufacturing challenges during the production ramp.

Aside from looking cool, the reduction in bezel will offset some of the increase in overall device size, as a result of the screen sizes getting physically bigger.

The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to feature a 6.3-inch display, up from 6.1-inches. The iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature a 6.9-inch display, up from 6.7-inches diagonally. The phones will still get a bit larger in the hand, but not as much if the bezels were not simultaneously being reduced.

Apple will officially unveil the iPhone 16 lineup this fall, probably at a media event in September. Aside from display improvements, other new expected features include the latest A18 processor, a new physical force-sensitive ‘Capture Button’ will help users take photos and videos, and the 5x zoom will come to the non-Max for the first time.

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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It's unclear if the A18 processor is a confirmed name for Apple's next chip.
  • The article mentions manufacturing challenges with the BRS technology, but no specifics are given.

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98%

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iPhone 16 Pro Could Break Record for Thinnest Bezels on a Smartphone

Nanoleaf Skylight Smarter Kit Tim Hardwick Monday, 03 June 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro models will have the thinnest bezels of any smartphone.
    • Apple may use Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology for even slimmer bezels.
  • Accuracy
    • Apple's iPhone 16 Pro models will have the thinnest bezels of any smartphone.
    • The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max displays may increase in size.
    • Apple is rumored to make the Pro models' displays brighter, with a predicted increase of up to 20%.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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86%

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iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro displays — 5 biggest rumors for the new iPhones

Tom's Guide Philip Michaels Saturday, 01 June 2024 07:01
  • Unique Points
    • The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are expected to have significant display improvements.
    • Apple is rumored to make the Pro models’ displays brighter, with a predicted increase of up to 20%.
  • Accuracy
    • The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to have significant display improvements.
    • The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are not expected to have a higher refresh rate or always-on display support.
    • The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to have expanded screen sizes, marking the first increase since 2020.
    • Apple is rumored to employ Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology for the iPhone 16 Pro displays.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article makes several statements about rumored display improvements for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models. While these rumors may be true, the author is presenting them as facts without providing any concrete evidence or citations to support these claims. This constitutes selective reporting and sensationalism.
    • Expect the improvements to continue with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models this fall.
    • According to the screen size rumor, the iPhone 16 Pro would offer a 6.3-inch display, up from the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 15 Pro.
    • Specifically, a leaker on Weibo predicts a 20% improvement to the brightness level on the iPhone 16 Pro (and presumably, the iPhone 16 Pro Max as well).
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

83%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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iPhone 16: Get the Inside Scoop on the Most Credible Apple Rumors

CNET Monday, 03 June 2024 14:08
  • Unique Points
    • Apple is expected to introduce larger screens for the iPhone 16 Pro models, with sizes of 6.3 inches for the iPhone 16 Pro and 6.9 inches for the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
    • Apple is exploring an anti-reflective technology to potentially eliminate unwanted artifacts like lens flare in photos.
    • All four iPhone 16 models will apparently get a next-generation Apple chipset, with all receiving A18 branding and Pro models getting an A18 Bionic Pro and base models getting a regular A18.
  • Accuracy
    • The iPhone 16 Pro models will have the thinnest bezels of any smartphone.
    • Select iPhone 16 models are rumored to have thinner bezels due to an innovative screen technology that enables more compact control circuitry.
    • iPhone 16 Pro is expected to measure in at 6.3 inches, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be 6.9 inches.
    • Apple may use Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology for even slimmer bezels.
  • Deception (45%)
    The article provides credible rumors about the iPhone 16's features without disclosing sources. However, there is no clear deception in the way of intentional lies or omissions. The author simply reports on rumors without verifying their accuracy.
    • The newest rumors suggest Apple has been working on iPhone Flip models in two different sizes,...
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several informal fallacies and a few potential dichotomous depictions. The author makes use of the 'false dilemma' fallacy by implying that Apple will either release a foldable iPhone or not at all. They also make use of the 'slippery slope' fallacy when discussing the potential size increase for the iPhone 16 Pro models, suggesting that this would be a significant departure from previous designs and potentially lead to further distinctions between Pro and regular models. Additionally, there are several instances of inflammatory rhetoric used to generate interest in the article's content.
    • Probably not.
    • The company may also be working on a folding tablet with a screen around the size of an iPad Mini.
    • That rumor was later corroborated by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who said the iPhone 16 Pro models could grow by ‘a couple tenths of an inch diagonally.’
    • To be sure, Apple’s iOS 18 could bring the ‘biggest’ software update in the iPhone’s history.
    • Gurman also reported that iOS 18 will feature generative AI technology that ‘should improve how both Siri and the Messages app can field questions and auto-complete sentences.’
    • Another change that could make its way to iPhone 16 displays is greater power efficiency.
    • Both the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max could both have 5x telephoto lenses next year.
    • If successful, this could potentially eliminate unwanted artifacts like lens flare, resulting in more realistic photos.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

93%

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Leaker who got their hands on iPhone 16 Pro's screen has an exciting detail to share

PhoneArena.com Anam Hamid Monday, 03 June 2024 14:09
  • Unique Points
    • The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to have expanded screen sizes, marking the first increase since 2020.
    • Apple is rumored to employ Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology to make the bezels on its upcoming phones ultra thin.
  • Accuracy
    • The iPhone 16 Pro will have bezels of 1.2mm, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s border will be 1.15mm.
    • The thinner bezels are expected to allow Apple to increase the screen size on the Pro models without a proportional increase in their dimensions.
  • Deception (80%)
    The author makes several assertions about the iPhone 16 Pro without providing any evidence to support them. These assertions include the phones being significant upgrades over their predecessors due to expanded screen sizes and bigger camera sensors, as well as having the thinnest bezels of any phone. The author also implies that these changes will make the iPhone 16 Pro one of the best phones of 2024 without providing any evidence or reasoning for this claim. Additionally, the author quotes a leaker who claims that the iPhone 16 Pro will have thinner bezels than its predecessors, but again provides no evidence to support this claim beyond the leaker's word.
    • According to Weibo leaker Setsuna Digital, the iPhone 16 Pro will have 1.2mm bezels, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s border will be 1.15mm... The leaker apparently got their hands on the display and measured the bezels themselves.
    • I am having a hard time believing rumors that the iPhone 16 Pro will not be a significant upgrade over the iPhone 15 Pro... The phones are also rumored to get bigger camera sensors as well as a Capture button.
    • So even though the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are pretty much guaranteed to be physically larger than their predecessors, the change won’t be profound, thanks to the thinner bezels.
    • You may argue over whether having the thinnest bezels is supposed to be a flex and this quality alone won’t be enough to make the iPhone 16 Pro one of the best phones of 2024, but it will surely help with the phone’s aesthetics.
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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98%

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Rumor: iPhone 16 Pro to feature world's thinnest smartphone bezel

9to5Mac Benjamin Mayo Monday, 03 June 2024 08:31
  • Unique Points
    • The iPhone 16 Pro may feature the world’s thinnest smartphone bezels.
    • Apple is reportedly using Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology for the iPhone 16 Pro displays.
  • Accuracy
    • Both Pro models are rumored to get bigger camera sensors and a Capture button.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication