Design and Display
Display: A larger 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 2868 x 1320 pixels and a pixel density of 460 ppi.
Refresh Rate: ProMotion technology with an adaptive refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz.
Brightness: Peak brightness of 3000 nits, offering improved visibility in bright, outdoor conditions.
Build: Features a heat-forged aluminum unibody design, replacing the titanium frame of previous models. It is protected by a new Ceramic Shield 2 on both the front and back for enhanced scratch resistance.
Dimensions & Weight: Measures 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.75 mm and weighs 233 grams.
Camera Plateau: A notable design change is the new "camera plateau" on the back, which is a horizontal bar that houses all three camera lenses and other sensors, stretching across the entire width of the phone.
Durability: IP68 water and dust resistance.
Performance and Hardware
Processor: Powered by the new Apple A19 Pro chip, built on a 3nm process. It features a hexa-core CPU with a 6-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine.
Thermal Management: Incorporates a vapor chamber cooling system to effectively manage heat, allowing for sustained high performance.
RAM: 12GB of RAM.
Storage: Available in 256GB, 512GB
Connectivity: Supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread networking technology, thanks to the new Apple N1 wireless networking chip. It also features a USB-C port with USB 3.2 support for faster data transfer.
Camera System
Rear Cameras: The standout feature is the "48MP Pro Fusion camera system," where all three rear lenses have been upgraded to 48-megapixel sensors.
Main Camera: 48MP sensor with a wider ƒ/1.78 aperture.
Ultra-Wide Camera: 48MP sensor with a ƒ/2.2 aperture.
Telephoto Camera: 48MP sensor with a new periscope telephoto lens that offers up to 8x optical zoom (or 4x optical zoom via a different sensor) and up to 40x digital zoom.
Front Camera: An 18MP Center Stage camera with a unique square sensor that allows for flexible cropping and automatically keeps the user centered during video calls. It also supports simultaneous front and rear video capture.
Video: Supports advanced video features, including 4K Dolby Vision at 120fps, ProRes RAW video recording, and Genlock support for professional video workflows.
Battery and Charging
Battery Life: Offers up to 39 hours of video playback on a single charge, a significant improvement over the previous generation.
Charging: Supports MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging, and can reach a 50% charge in about 20 minutes with a high-wattage adapter.
Software
Operating System: Ships with iOS 26, which features a new "Liquid Glass" design with enhanced transparency and new AI-powered features through "Apple Intelligence."
