Apple has introduced the use of titanium in the construction of the current Pro models, and the same material is expected to be used in the soon-to-be-launched iPhone 16 Pro variants. But according to new information, the company could bring an evolution of this design.
Improved manufacturing process
According to a report on Naver, Apple will use a new manufacturing process for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which will give the titanium frame a glossier finish compared to the current models. This improved method of processing titanium will make the surface more scratch resistant than the stainless steel currently used.
It seems that Apple will not stop at just introducing titanium, but will also improve the manufacturing process to provide a more refined finish. This will give the new iPhone 16 Pro a smoother and more scratch-resistant surface compared to current models.
Advantages and trade-offs
While the current titanium frame doesn’t retain as many fingerprints, the new finish might be more prone to fingerprints. However, titanium still offers an advantage in terms of heat dissipation, being superior to stainless steel in this respect.
All in all, it looks like Apple is trying to strike a balance between durability and aesthetics for future Pro models, even if that means some compromises.
