Leaker Setsuna Digital recently shared details on Weibo (via Phone Arena) alleging that the iPhone 16 Pro will come with 1.2mm bezels, whereas the iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature even slimmer 1.15mm bezels. For context, they claim that the iPhone 15 Pro has bezels measuring 1.71mm. It’s worth noting that the exact bezel size for the iPhone 15 Pro Max wasn’t mentioned.
According to the source, these measurements were taken directly from the upcoming devices, potentially adding credibility to the claims. However, it’s advisable to approach this information with caution, as the track record of this source is mixed. While Setsuna Digital correctly predicted that the iPhone 15 would be available in green, they also inaccurately suggested that the iPhone 15 Pro would come in red.
Thinner Than Ever
If accurate, these dimensions could result in the thinnest bezels ever seen on a smartphone. Google Translate indicates that Setsuna Digital described these bezels as “the narrowest in the world.”
This sentiment is supported by another reputable leaker, @UniverseIce on X, who claims their “friend confirmed” that the iPhone 16 Pro will outdo the Samsung Galaxy S24 in terms of bezel thinness. It’s highly likely that this friend is Setsuna Digital, lending additional weight to these claims even though they specifically mention the iPhone 16 Pro as having the narrowest bezels, in contrast to Setsuna Digital’s focus on the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard rumors about slimmer bezels for the iPhone 16 lineup, suggesting some degree of truth to these leaks.
My friend confirmed that iPhone 16 Pro will reduce bezel, surpassing Galaxy S24 to become the world's narrowest bezel mobile phone, which seems to be very close to the dream form.
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) June 2, 2024
When considering that many top-tier smartphones already have minimal bezels, the reduction may not be groundbreaking. However, it could enable Apple to increase screen sizes (as rumored) without significantly enlarging the overall phone size. Moreover, this might further elevate the aesthetic appeal of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Whether these predictions materialize remains uncertain, and we’ll likely have to wait until September for confirmation, as that is the anticipated launch period for these devices. Stay tuned to TechRadar for the most reliable news, leaks, and rumors.
