It looks like the iPhone 16 Pro Max‘s bezels could be the slimmest yet, with a new report suggesting it’s not just the iPhone 16 Pro getting minuscule borders.
Reputable Weibo leaker Setsuna Digital claimed to have gotten their hands on the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max display modules back in June, suggesting the bezels are “the narrowest in the world.” Now, fellow tipster Ice Universe seems to have corroborated this, posting a CAD drawing on X that reveals the Pro Max’s 1.15mm bezels. That sizing would make the premium Apple flagship’s bezels thinner than those of some of 2024’s best Android phones, including the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Setsuna Digital’s original leak suggested the iPhone 16 Pro’s bezels measure just 1.2mm, markedly slimmer than the iPhone 14 Pro’s 2.15mm bezels and the iPhone 15 Pro’s 1.71mm border. While it might sound like a small change, even more screen space is always a bonus if you’re looking for the best gaming iPhone.
All this means the iPhone 16 Pro models seemingly house larger displays without increasing the chassis size proportionally. According to other rumors, the iPhone 16 Pro boasts a 6.27-inch display and the Pro Max has a sizeable 6.85-inch display. Again, we’ll take all the screen space we can get. If you’d rather have a compact design, it might be better to wait until the iPhone SE 4‘s big reveal, which we’re anticipating early next year.
Shrinking these bezels is no easy feat. Other reports tell us that display suppliers have been struggling to meet Apple’s stringent requirements for minimal bezels on all sides. Presumably, these issues are now resolved as production ramps up ahead of the anticipated launch.
Elsewhere, we’re expecting the iPhone 16 series to bring larger camera sensors, a new capture button, and some exciting AI features, so there’s plenty to look forward to. Now all we need is a confirmed launch date.