Apple announces its 2024 iPhone 16 series, and the new Apple Watch Series 10, all with AMOLED displays

Yesterday Apple announced its 2024 iPhone 16 series, and its latest smartwatch devices - all based on OLED displays. We'll start with the the iPhone 16 that offers a 6.1" 2,000 nits (HBM) 1179x2556 Super Retina XDR LTPS AMOLED, while the iPhone 16 Plus offers a larger 6.7" 1290x2796 display. Both phones are based on Apple's latest 3nm A18 chipset offering improved performance and AI support.

The iPhone 16 Pro has a more advanced 6.3" 120Hz 2,000 nits (HBM) 1206x2622 LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED. The 16 Pro Max offers a larger 6.9" 1320x2868 AMOLED. These new phones are based on Apple's 3 nm A18 Pro chip, offer a "huge leap in battery life", support Apple Intelligence and feature new a main camera.

 

The Apple Watch Series 10 is the company's thinnest smartwatch yet, while still adding new features and having a 18-hours battery life. It's available in two sizes: 46 mm (416x496) or 42 mm (374x446), and the OLED display offers up to 2,000 nits of brightness. Apple says that the new display is up to 40% brighter when viewed at an angle. The new Apple watch adds new AI features and sleep apnea notifications

All of Apple's new products will ship later in September. The iPhone 16 starts at $799, while the Watch Series 10 starts at $399.

Posted: Sep 10,2024 by Ron Mertens