Apple is anticipated to unveil the iPhone 16 series in early September, potentially on September 10. Foxconn has commenced the mass production of these devices. According to a report, one of Foxconn's factories in China has begun large-scale recruitment to boost its production capacity.
Foxconn, a Taiwanese multinational electronics contract manufacturer, has long been responsible for producing iPhones and other Apple devices through outsourcing.
Increased Shipment Target
Apple is reportedly very optimistic about the iPhone 16 series' shipment volume. The shipment target has been raised by over 10% compared to the iPhone 15 series, aiming for more than 90 million units. Components for the iPhone 16 series entered mass production early to ensure a smooth assembly process. Display panels, in particular, started mass production in June to meet the September launch timeline. Samsung Display and LG Display are manufacturing OLED displays for the iPhone 16 series. By the end of 2024, Samsung and LG are expected to supply Apple with around 80 million and 43 million panels, respectively.
Design Enhancements
Rumors suggest that the iPhone 16 series will feature even thinner bezels than last year's models. The Pro models are speculated to have larger displays compared to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Specifically, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are rumored to come with 6.3″ (upgraded from 6.1″) and 6.9″ (upgraded from 6.7″) panels, respectively. However, the non-pro models are expected to retain the 6.1″ and 6.7″ sizes, similar to the non-pro iPhone 15 models.
