The iPhone 16 Pro may indeed come equipped with a brand new recording button. While a leaked case (not made by Apple) may not be the strongest evidence, the source, Sonny Dickson, has a good track record when it comes to Apple’s plans.
The case features a clear cut-out on the right side, just below the power button. Interestingly, the power button has a rubber cover, while the expected Capture Button has a cutout. This difference could be due to the case design or it may be related to the button itself, adding more fuel to the speculation.
Rumors first surfaced earlier this month that Apple was working on adding a recording button to the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models.
This new button will join the left side-mounted Action button as a new control for the iPhone, representing quite an un-Apple-like move. It is expected to function similarly to the soft shutter button on a traditional camera. A half-press will engage focus, while a full press will capture a photo or series of photos. While Sony phones had similar shutter buttons in the past, they were flimsy and not very effective.
iPhone 16 Pro schematics