Named 5 functions of the iPhone 16 Pro, which have been in Android phones for a long time

The iPhone 16 Pro models have a few notable updates, but many of these “new” features have been present on Android phones for many years. Techno enthusiasts often accuse Apple of copying features from other platforms and claiming that it was implemented first, but Apple is right – these features really make their first appearance on the iPhone.

Here are five key Apple features that debuted earlier on Android devices that Techno 24  want to pay special attention to because, while not new, they work their way on the iPhone.

Camera Featured Button

One of the notable features of the iPhone 16 series is the new camera control button – capacitive touch button located below the power button. It allows users to quickly access the Camera app, adjust zoom with a tap, or fine-tune aperture, white balance and shutter speed with a double tap.

However, this feature is not completely groundbreaking. Sony's Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 series smartphones have had a dedicated camera shutter button for years, albeit with more limited functionality. While Sony's button is primarily for launching the camera and taking photos, Apple's implementation provides more advanced controls and integration with third-party apps.

48MP ultra-wide-angle camera

iPhone 16 Pro will also get a solution to a long-standing problem by introducing a 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera sensor, compared to the previous 12MP version. This update should result in sharper, better-quality ultra-wide-angle shots, even in low-light conditions.

However, Android phones have already moved in this direction. For example, the 2022 OnePlus 10 Pro features a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and today high-megapixel ultra-wide cameras are common in both flagship and mid-range Android devices, such as the Vivo V40 Pro, for example.

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4K/120FPS Video Recording

Another new feature of the iPhone 16 Pro – the ability to record 4K video at 120 frames per second (FPS), even in Dolby Vision. Users can also adjust the frame rate after recording for more control over slow-motion video.

However, this is not unique to Apple. Android flagships such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra, both due in 2024, already offer 4K recording at 120fps, showing that Apple is catching up to the competition in the video recording space.

Support Wi-Fi 7

Although it was not further outlined during the presentation, all iPhone 16 models support Wi-Fi 7, which provides higher speeds and reliable connections in multiple frequency bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz).

Again, Android-based devices were ahead in this regard. Flagship models such as the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Google Pixel 8 released in 2023 already have Wi-Fi 7, indicating that Apple is implementing what has already become a standard on high-end Android phones.

Faster USB-C charging

Apple's move to USB-C in the iPhone 16 provides faster charging speeds, reportedly up to 39W, compared to the previous generation's 20-27W. This is a welcome improvement, but it still falls short of the fast charging capabilities of many Android phones.

For example, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra supports 45W charging, while devices like the OnePlus 12 – up to 80 W. Mid-range Android models like the OnePlus 12R and Honor 200 Pro also outperform Apple's new charging speeds.

In closing, while the iPhone 16 Pro offers some improvements, many of its key features have been around for some time available on Android devices. However, Apple's ability to improve and bring these features to market remains a company strength, as it often does so much better with its own experience and vision.