What Is the Newest iPhone? (2025)

The latest iPhone, the iPhone 16 series, introduces a significant design element—USB-C connectivity. It also offers several new safety features, such as roadside assistance via satellite.

What's the Newest iPhone?

The newest iPhone isn't one phone. It's a family of several phones: the iPhone 16 series.

Apple started releasing multiple variations of the iPhone, starting with the iPhone XS and XR series, which were released in 2018. Since then, each new iPhone generation has included multiple models. The iPhone 16 series consists of:

• iPhone 16e: The least expensive model has the smallest screen (6.1 inches), an A18 processor with a 4-core GPU, a 48MP primary camera, up to 26 hours of video playback, and the Action button.
• iPhone 16: The standard model is similar to the 16e but includes a 5-core GPU, is available in more colors, supports spatial photos and videos, includes macro photography, and supports 22 hours of video playback.
• iPhone 16 Plus: The Plus is identical to the standard model in most ways, except for its 6.7-inch screen and higher price.
• iPhone 16 Pro: The Pro features a 6.3-inch screen, a 48MP camera, the A18 Pro chip with a 6-core GPU, and a titanium design.
• iPhone 16 Pro Max: The Pro Max matches the Pro except for its 6.9-inch screen, bigger battery, and more optical zoom options on its camera.

While the iPhone 16 series is Apple's newest iPhone, earlier models—the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, and iPhone SE (2022)—are all still available.

What Are the Key Features of the iPhone 16?

All iPhone 16 series phones have the core iPhone features: FaceTime, Siri, Face ID, Apple Pay, 5G cellular, and more. These are some key new features added to the iPhone 16:

• Apple Intelligence (All models): Apple's advanced artificial intelligence adds smart functionality.
• A18 Pro Processor (All models): All iPhone 16 models are built around Apple's latest A18 chip, which the company says is faster, particularly in graphics-heavy uses.
• Latest-generation Ceramic Shield: Tougher glass for your iPhone display.

Those are just the new features, so here's a complete side-by-side comparison of some key iPhone 16 features:

How Is the Newest iPhone Different From the Last Generation?

While the iPhone 16 is the newest iPhone, the last generation—the iPhone 15 series—is still available. If you want to get a great iPhone at a lower price, consider the iPhone 14. Before you do, though, understand these differences between the iPhone 16 and 15:

• Action Button: All iPhone 16 and 15 models offer the Action Button.
• USB-C Support: All models of iPhone 16 and 15 support USB-C.
• Camera Control: The iPhone 16 has more defined and easier-to-use camera controls. You can access video and photo tools faster. The iPhone 15 series has automatic portrait mode, so you can add background blur to an image without switching to portrait mode. But it does not have Camera Control.