iPhone 16 Pro to Reportedly Feature 20% Brighter Display
According to reports from Weibo leaker “Instant Digital,” the iPhone 16 Pro is expected to boast a display that could be up to 20% brighter for typical SDR content (via MacRumors).

If the rumour holds true, the iPhone 16 Pro could feature an impressive typical SDR brightness of up to 1,200 nits – a substantial 20% increase compared to current models. However, peak HDR brightness is expected to remain consistent at 1,600 nits.
This potential upgrade follows the iPhone 14 Pro’s notable improvement in brightness, which saw up to 400 nits higher HDR brightness compared to its predecessor. Despite this, the typical SDR brightness has remained unchanged at 1,000 nits since the iPhone 13 Pro’s debut in 2021.
Considering that typical SDR brightness is utilized in the majority of scenarios, a 20% boost in standard brightness would mark a significant leap forward in display technology for the iPhone.

While “Instant Digital” has a mixed track record with Apple rumors, past predictions have proven accurate, including details about the Yellow iPhone 14, the frosted back glass of the iPhone 15 series, and features like spatial video capture on the iPhone 15 Pro.
The iPhone 16 lineup is expected to debut in the fall, with Pro models rumoured to sport larger displays, an innovative “Capture” button, and a powerful new A18 chip.
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Why? My iPhone 15 is at 10% brightness at I use it to walk around in the dark at that setting.
Seeing it better in the sun?
I repeat, my phone is at 10% and find it bright enough at that setting.
But im sure there is an auto-brightness thing happening on your 10%. I’m still on an iphone 12. I’ll get the 16 next year. So the displays are probably much brighter. My 12 I only have trouble seeing in direct sunlight when taking pics or google maps navigating on foot. Aside from that is still fine.
Auto brightness is disabled. The fact is making displays brighter is utter unnecessary
I noticed battery power goes down many times the normal rate if I increase my brightness to maximum on my old iPhone 12. How is it on the 14 and 15?