Overview
- Preorders begin March 4 with retail availability on March 11, starting at $599 for 256GB and $799 for 512GB.
- The phone runs Apple’s A19 chip with Apple Intelligence support and adds the C1X modem, which Apple says is up to twice as fast as the 16e’s C1.
- MagSafe returns for magnetic accessories and 15W Qi2 wireless charging, alongside USB‑C fast charging.
- The 6.1-inch OLED keeps a 60 Hz refresh and the notch, and it gains Ceramic Shield 2 for stronger scratch resistance and reduced glare.
- The camera setup includes a 48MP Fusion rear camera with optical‑quality 2x and a 12MP TrueDepth front camera, with 4K Dolby Vision video up to 60 fps.