The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max already had an impressive ‘screen-to-body ratio’ as their bezels were said to measures only 1.55 mm. Going beyond that for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will require an engineering feat unlike any other, but based on various rumors, Apple has proven that it can successfully achieve a new record using different technologies. Now, the latest comparison pits the current-generation flagship against the upcoming one, and we get to see just how thin those bezels can get after a year-long gap.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max’s bezels are rumored to measure 1.15mm, the thinnest ever seen on an iPhone
Not only is Apple expected to introduce larger displays on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, but both models are also expected to feature the thinnest bezels of any device the company has released. A previous rumor claimed that the bezels on the smaller version would measure 1.2mm, while the bezels on the higher-end offering would measure 1.15mm.
Doing the math, the edges of the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be 40 percent thinner compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and to show an illustration of just how thin we’re talking about, Apple Hub has made a comparison of both flagships. Even from a reasonable viewing distance of a laptop screen, we noticed that the difference was quite noticeable, and it was all made possible by the rumored technology called ‘Border reduction framework.’
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to have the thinnest bezels on a smartphone 🔥 photo.twitter.com/rK9LEugcb1
— Apple Hub (@theapplehub) September 1, 2024
Previously, it was said that Apple introduce ‘low injection pressure overmolding’ (LIPO) technology for future products to increase their ‘screen-to-body ratio’, but it appears the company has changed its stance for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. It will be interesting to see a real-world side-by-side comparison of both models when Apple officially announces its lineup during its ‘It’s Glowtime’ Event on September 9th.
If you recall, the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s bezels could only be properly noticed against the iPhone 14 Pro during an insane close-up of the two devicesso that’s something to keep in mind.
News source: Apple Center