Here’s everything you need to know about iPhone in mid-2024, including the latest models, upcoming iOS 18, and Apple’s newest innovations.
Apple currently sells these iPhone models (as of mid-2024):
iPhone 15 & 15 Plus
A16 Bionic chip
Dynamic Island (replaces notch)
USB-C port (finally!)
48MP main camera
iPhone 15 Pro & Pro Max
A17 Pro chip (3nm, faster GPU for gaming)
Titanium design (lighter)
Action Button (replaces mute switch)
5x optical zoom (Pro Max only)
iPhone 14/14 Plus – Still sold as budget options.
iPhone 13 (2021) – Now the cheapest new iPhone.
A15 Bionic chip (same as iPhone 13)
Touch ID home button (last model with it)
Rumored update in 2025
Apple will likely announce the iPhone 16 in September 2024. Expected upgrades:
A18 & A18 Pro chips (better AI performance)
New “Capture Button” (for quick video recording)
Bigger screens:
iPhone 16 Pro: 6.3″Â (up from 6.1″)
iPhone 16 Pro Max: 6.9″Â (up from 6.7″)
Enhanced cameras (periscope zoom for both Pro models)
iOS 18 pre-installed (with major AI upgrades)
Apple will release iOS 18 in September 2024 (beta available now).
✅ Smarter Siri (AI-powered, more natural conversations)
✅ RCS Messaging (better texting with Android users)
✅ Home Screen Customization (place icons anywhere)
✅ AI Photo Editing (remove objects, enhance images)
✅ Passwords App (built-in secure password manager)
iOS 18 will likely support iPhone XR/XS (2018) and newer, including:
iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, XS, XR
iPhone SE (2nd & 3rd gen)
If you have an iPhone 12 or older? iPhone 16 will be a big jump.
If you have an iPhone 14/15? Wait unless you want AI features.
Best budget pick? iPhone 13 or SE (if you like Touch ID).
Foldable iPhone? Rumored for 2025/2026.
More AI integration (Apple partnering with OpenAI/Google).
USB-C for all models (no more Lightning).
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