It may appear unusual to say it so quickly after the iPhone 15 launch, however the iPhone 16 is coming later this calendar 12 months – and we have already seen a smattering of leaks across the 2024 flagships. The most recent rumor to succeed in us teases each good and dangerous information concerning the inside storage on these telephones.

As per sources talking to DigiTimes (through AppleInsider) Apple is one of some smartphone producers mulling a swap over to Quad-Degree Cell (QLC) NAND flash reminiscence modules in handsets with bigger 1TB capacities.

Don’t be concerned for those who’re not accustomed to QLC, or the Triple-Degree Cell (TLC) reminiscence presently utilized by Apple: primarily, QLC shops 4 bits of information per reminiscence cell, moderately than three. Which means extra capability with the identical variety of cells, or the identical quantity of capability with fewer cells.

We’ll begin with the excellent news – QLC probably means the 1TB iPhone 16 will not be as costly to make for Apple, financial savings which is likely to be handed on to the person. In principle, it might additionally imply extra room for different parts within the iPhone 16 to broaden into… akin to, for instance, a bigger capability battery.

And now the dangerous information

This swap to QLC would not essentially be all excellent news although, even when the decrease manufacturing prices are enticing to telephone makers. QLC flash reminiscence is much less dependable than the TLC equal, and consequently the write speeds for the iPhone 16 storage might find yourself slower than they have been for the iPhone 15.

As we’re not aware of Apple’s engineering labs, that is all hypothesis – however that is the character of leaks and rumors. It is one thing value taking into account because the anticipated launch date of September 2024 attracts nearer.

One substantial improve that now we have heard about with the iPhone 16 is that extra RAM is on the way in which for the usual and Plus handsets – one thing that may enhance efficiency, particularly when multitasking. On the identical time, the Professional fashions are additionally anticipated to get a lift to 5G speeds.

As for the bodily design of the iPhone 16, it might appear that Apple cannot make up its thoughts about whether or not or to not tweak the Motion button launched on final 12 months’s fashions. A brand new Seize button on the opposite aspect has additionally been rumored.

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