iPhone 16 Ultra
While it looks like the iPhone 15 Pro Max will forgo the “Ultra” branding, the iPhone 16 Pro series may adopt it. This would align with what Apple did with the Apple Watch Ultra last year.
As seen in CADs shared with 9to5Mac from Sonny Dickson, the larger iPhone 16 Pro model, possibly called iPhone 16 Ultra, will carry a roughly 6.9” screen, and the entire body will grow significantly. The device is taller, but thankfully, only slightly wider, as the iPhone 14 Pro Max is already difficult to hold with one hand.
These CADs show how Apple is planning to increase the screen size of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, while keeping the overall form factor as close to the same as physically possible.
Measurements
iPhone 16 Ultra (approximated)
Width: 77.2 mm Height: 165.0mm Screen Size: 6.9”iPhone 15 Pro Max (approximated)
Width: 76.7mm Height: 159.8mm Screen Size: 6.7”iPhone 16 Pro
Both Ming-Chi Kuo and the ever-so-reliable Ross Young reported that the smaller model would also grow, with Young saying ~6.3” would be the screen size. This larger display will also enable Apple to fit a periscope zoom lens in the smaller iPhone 16 Pro, which will, unfortunately, be missing from the smaller iPhone 15 Pro this year.
It’s early…
At this point, multiple reputable sources have corroborated that the iPhone 16 Pro lineup will include larger displays. However, it’s essential to keep in mind that we are well over a year away from the iPhone 16 Pro’s release, and very little is finalized. Any information seen this early should be regarded with skepticism.