### 1. **Display and Design** - **6.1-Inch Super Retina XDR Display**: OLED display with high resolution and brightness for vibrant colors, deep blacks, and enhanced clarity. It supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision for high-quality video streaming. - **Ceramic Shield Front**: Provides improved durability with Ceramic Shield glass, making it more resistant to drops. - **Smaller Notch**: A 20% smaller notch compared to previous models, offering more screen real estate. - **IP68 Water and Dust Resistance**: Resistant to water and dust, allowing submersion in up to 6 meters of water for 30 minutes. ### 2. **Performance** - **A15 Bionic Chip**: Equipped with Apple’s powerful A15 Bionic chip, with a 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, delivering faster processing, improved graphics, and better efficiency. - **Improved Battery Life**: The A15 chip and a larger battery combine to deliver longer battery life, with up to 19 hours of video playback. ### 3. **Camera System** - **Dual-Camera Setup**: Features a 12MP wide and 12MP ultra-wide camera system, with the wide camera sensor capturing more light for better low-light photos and videos. - **Cinematic Mode**: New video recording mode that provides a shallow depth of field and automatic focus transitions, allowing for more dynamic, movie-like videos. - **Photographic Styles**: Customizable photo styles that adjust tone and color for each shot without losing skin tones, letting users personalize the look of their photos. - **Smart HDR 4**: Improved HDR for better contrast and color accuracy in scenes with complex lighting. ### 4. **iOS 15 Software Features** - **Focus Mode**: Part of iOS 15, enabling users to filter notifications based on their current activity, helping reduce distractions. - **Live Text**: Allows users to interact with text in images, making it possible to copy, paste, or search text directly from photos. - **FaceTime and SharePlay Enhancements**: New FaceTime features, such as SharePlay, which lets users watch movies, listen to music, or share their screen with friends in real-time. ### 5. **5G Connectivity** - **Improved 5G Support**: Enhanced 5G performance, with compatibility across more carriers and regions, ensuring faster internet speeds and more stable connections. ### 6. **Storage Options** - **Higher Base Storage**: Starts at 128GB, with additional options for 256GB and 512GB, offering ample storage for apps, photos, and videos. ### 7. **MagSafe and Charging** - **MagSafe Compatibility**: Works with MagSafe accessories for convenient wireless charging and attachment of accessories like wallets and cases. - **Fast Charging Support**: Can charge up to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter (sold separately).