iPhone 16 display revolution: Redefining the visual experience

Apple has redefined the smartphone’s visual experience with the launch of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models. This release has truly revolutionized mobile devices with displays that are now larger than ever before. Apple has also included an all-new camera system, hardware and software tweaks, alongside AI capabilities to deliver the best possible visuals to users. Below, we explore the tech that is pushing the boundaries for smartphone displays.

Revolutionary display technology

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus both have ‘Super Retina’ XDR, high pixel-per-inch (ppi) displays, which deliver sharp and color-accurate experiences, but it’s the Pro models that have really elevated the game this year. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are larger and brighter compared to previous iterations. The former houses a 6.3-inch display, up from 6.1-inches for the iPhone 15 Pro, while the latter features Apple’s largest ever screen in an iPhone at a gargantuan 6.9-inches and an impressive 460ppi.

They offer more than just size and sharpness though. Both the 16 Pro displays pack in industry-leading technology. ProMotion delivers adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz for ultra-smooth scrolling and flawless animations, and wide color (P3) and HDR10+ support provide punchy, accurate colors in images and video content. 

The iPhone 16 also blazes a trail in terms of brightness. The new displays on the Pro models now hit 2,000 nits of peak brightness in outdoor conditions, which ensures visuals are readable and vivid even in bright sunlight. The OLED technology and 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio comes into its own indoors, making it perfect for gaming and watching the latest movies and TV shows.

High-quality content consumption

The larger displays are a noticeable improvement in everyday conditions, even for average users who don’t obsess over specs. The Pro Max’s 6.9-inch display is perfect for anyone who uses their iPhone as a primary device for content consumption. All forms of media look excellent on this display, with sharp and bright visuals, whether browsing photos shot on the all-new camera system or swiping through content on social media apps.

A brighter, larger display is also better for multitasking. Many people use iPhones as work devices or switch between personal and professional usage. The iPhone 16 displays offer improved split-screen and multi-window functionality and increase screen real estate. This is ideal for creative professionals, such as graphic designers, who need to transition between different apps, tools and menus seamlessly as part of their workflow.

Flawless gaming performance

The enhanced visual experience is also beneficial for gamers. The iPhone 16 is powered by a new A18 chip with five GPU cores, which is 40% faster than the iPhone 15. This delivers unprecedented gaming performance for an iPhone. When paired with its industry-leading display, players can enjoy the most demanding mobile games at the highest settings and frame rates. 

The smooth motion and fast response times on the iPhone 16 are most noticeable when playing games at sites such as online casino NZ. Casino games are fast paced with lots of animations. The latest iPhone can reproduce these visuals at the best quality with smoother motion, reduced motion blur and lower latency. Competitive gamers really appreciate these premium tech features, which can give them an edge when playing online.

Industry-leading video

Apple is also redefining what a camera can do in a mainstream smartphone. The iPhone 16 Pro models have a new 48-megapixel Fusion camera system with three lenses, including main, ultrawide and telephoto. Taking high-resolution snaps quickly is easy, but the biggest leap forward this year is in video capture.

Apple boasts that the iPhone 16 Pro has the “highest-quality video in a smartphone” with users now able to capture clips at an incredible 4K 120fps in Dolby Vision. The Weeknd recently released a new music video on YouTube shot entirely on Apple’s newest premium phone, showcasing how it can be used by the most demanding creatives and musicians. 

Apple Senior VP Gregg Joswiak adds: “Powered by the faster, more efficient A18 Pro chip and built for Apple Intelligence, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are the most advanced iPhone models we’ve ever made.”

That claim is true of the display, which is a powerhouse, combining vibrant and sharp text and colors at an even higher peak brightness within a display that measures up to 6.9-inches. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are perfect for streaming and gaming, work and play. Apple has redefined the visual experience once again.