Apple iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15: What has changed 

TechnologY By Shaurya Shubham | September 11, 2024

Design

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New buttons

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Display

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Processor

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Storage options

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Rear cameras

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Front camera

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Battery

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Charging speeds

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Wireless charging

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Operating system

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Apple Intelligence

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