TrendForce: Both iPhone 16 Pro Models to Feature 256GB Base Storage

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models are expected to start with 256GB storage, eliminating the 128GB option. This aligns with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which previously started at 256GB. The iPhone 16 Pro's inclusion of a periscope lens is speculated to justify the increased storage capacity, allowing Apple to pass on the cost to consumers without raising prices. Despite the storage upgrade, consumers' increasing usage of high-definition content and large-scale applications drives the demand for higher storage. Apple's move to 256GB as the minimum storage for premium devices this year may extend to all models in 2025. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to feature larger displays, 6.27 and 6.86 inches respectively. These will be the largest display sizes for the iPhone and provide more space for internal components. Apple is scheduled to unveil the iPhone 16 lineup on September 9, which may include a redesigned Siri interface.