Apple has launched its iPhone 16 series worldwide including India, consisting of four new models, including the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and the 16 Pro Max. All the new iPhones come with a new Camera Control button, an A18 series chip under the hood, and much more.
Apple iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus: Price, Availability, Specs
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will be available in ultramarine, teal, pink, white, and black in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities. It can be pre-ordered starting September 13, with availability beginning from September 20. The pricing for the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus is as follows:
iPhone 16:
- Rs 79,900 (128GB)
- Rs 89,900 (256GB)
- Rs 1,09,900 (512GB)
iPhone 16 Plus:
- Rs 89,900 (128GB)
- Rs 99,900 (256GB)
- Rs 1,19,900 (512GB)
The iPhone 16 gets a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR panel. It supports for HDR, TruTone, and 1600 nits of peak HDR brightness. Under the hood, it is powered by the company’s A18 Chipset with a 6-core CPU and a 5-core GPU. The 16 Plus gets the same display specs but with a bigger 6.7-inch size.
The iPhone 16 series gets dual cameras, including a 48-megapixel f/1.6 primary camera and a 12-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide camera with autofocus. The main camera sensor also enables a 12MP 2x telephoto sensor. The front of the iPhone 16 has a 12MP TrueDepth camera with an f/1.9 lens. You also get a 3D facial recognition sensor inside the dynamic island.
The iPhone 16 packs a battery that provides 22 hours of video playback, while the battery in the Plus model offers up to 27 hours. Both models come with fast wired charging and 25W wireless charging support via MagSafe chargers.Â
The iPhone 16 has Bluetooth v5.3, Wi‑Fi 7 with 2×2 MIMO, a 2nd Gen Ultra Wideband chip for spatial awareness, and NFC with reader mode. Additionally, it equips stereo speakers, a USB-C port for Fast charging, and IP68 water resistance. The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus run on iOS 18 and support Apple Intelligence AI features.
Along with the new camera control button, the iPhone 16 series also sports the Action button we first saw on last year’s iPhone 15 Pro models. Camera Control can quickly launch the camera, take a photo, and start video recording. A new camera preview helps users frame the shot and adjust other control options — such as zoom, exposure, or depth of field — to compose a photo or video by sliding their finger on the Camera Control. Additionally, developers can bring Camera Control to third-party apps such as Snapchat.
Later this year, Camera Control will unlock visual intelligence to help users learn about objects and places faster. Users can click and hold Camera Control to pull up the hours or ratings for a restaurant they pass, add an event from a flyer to their calendar, quickly identify a dog by breed, and more.
iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max: Price, Availability, Specs
iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available in black titanium, natural titanium, white titanium, and desert titanium, in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage capacities. It can be pre-ordered starting September 13 and available from September 20. Their pricing is as follows:
iPhone 16 Pro:
- Rs 1,19,900 (128GB)
- Rs 1,29,900 (256GB)
- Rs 1,49,900 (512GB)
- Rs 1,69,900 (1TB)
iPhone 16 Pro Max:
- Rs 1,44,900 (256GB)
- Rs 1,64,900 (512GB)
- Rs 1,84,900 (1TB)
Surprisingly, the prices of these models have been reduced compared to the iPhone 15 Pro series, a move we don’t often see Apple make.
The iPhone 16 Pro sports a 6.3-inch 120Hz ProMotion Super Retina XDR panel. It supports HDR, TruTone, Ceramic Shield protection, and up to 2000 nits of peak outdoor brightness. It also has Always-on functionality. The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.9-inch panel with the same specs as the 16 Pro’s display.
They are powered by the company’s A18 Pro chipset under the hood. The new chip enables up to 2x faster Hardware-accelerated ray tracing for even more realistic light sources and reflections. Game Mode in iOS 18 unlocks more consistent frame rates while making AirPods, game controllers, and other wireless accessories even more responsive.
The iPhone 16 Pro series sports a triple rear camera setup featuring a 48-megapixel f/1.78 primary camera, a 48MP 13mm ultra-wide angle f/2.2 sensor with a 120-degree FoV, and a 12MP 5x f/2.8 telephoto sensor. It also sports a TrueDepth 12MP f/1.9 front-facing sensor. The devices can shoot videos in up to 4K Resolution at 120 FPS and have Dolby Vision capture support.
The iPhone 16 Pro can run for 27 hours in video playback while the Pro Max can run for up to 33 hours. Both Pro models also have four studio-quality mics, enabling Spatial audio capture.
The iPhone 16 Pro series gets Bluetooth 5.3, Wi‑Fi 7 with 2×2 MIMO, a 2nd Gen Ultra Wideband chip for spatial awareness, and NFC with reader mode. Additionally, it equips stereo speakers, a USB-C 3.0 port for charging, and IP68 water resistance. There’s also support for 25W wireless charging.
The Pro models also get the Camera Control button, like the iPhone 16 series. The devices run on iOS 18 and support Apple Intelligence features.
