Apple has finally launched the new iPhone 16 series in India and other global markets. The standard iPhone 16 models have received multiple updates, which is likely to entice people to buy the new version. The iPhone 16 Pro version has also been released and it comes with major changes compared to the previous models. The iPhone 16 series will be available for pre-order soon and will be available through Flipkart, Amazon, Apple Store, and other platforms. Here are the details.

iPhone 16, Plus, Pro and Pro Max: India prices, sales

The starting price of the iPhone 16 is $799 (roughly Rs. 67,000), while the iPhone 16 Plus costs $899 (roughly Rs. 75,500). The iPhone 16 Pro price starts at $999 (roughly Rs. 83,870) for 128GB and $1199 (roughly Rs. 100,000) for the iPhone 16 Pro Max with 256GB. These prices are for the US market.

In India, the iPhone 16 costs Rs 79,900 and the iPhone 16 Plus costs Rs 89,900. The iPhone 16 Pro, on the other hand, has a starting price of Rs 119,900 in India. The highest-end model, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, costs Rs 144,900 in the Indian market.

Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 series will begin on September 13 at 5:30 pm in India, with the first sale taking place on September 20.

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus: Full specifications

Design, Display

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, which are made from “aviation-grade aluminum” and feature a new colored back glass. The devices come in ultramarine, teal, pink, white, and black. The iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Plus offers a larger 6.7-inch screen. Both models have a peak brightness of 2000 nits and can be dimmed down to 1 nit in dark environments.

Apple has also introduced the Action Button to standard models, allowing users to quickly access functions such as recording voice memos, identifying songs or translating sentences. It can also be customized with shortcuts or used for in-app functions, such as locking or unlocking a car through the FordPass app.

Additionally, the iPhone 16 comes with a new camera control feature that allows users to adjust settings by sliding their finger across the screen. This is located on the right side below the power button.

The new camera control button has been added, flush with the surface and protected by sapphire glass. A single click opens the camera, a second click takes a photo, and holding the button starts recording video. The camera control also supports advanced touch gestures and distinguishes between a full click and a lighter press. A lighter press provides a clean preview and helps frame the shot more accurately. In addition, a new overlay provides quick access to key camera functions like zoom.

Chipset

The iPhone 16 and its Plus model are powered by Apple’s latest A18 chipset, which uses second-generation 3nm technology. The A18 chip features a 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. Apple says the iPhone 16 offers up to 30 percent faster performance compared to the A16 Bionic in the iPhone 15, and the chip also offers 17 percent more system memory bandwidth.

Camera specifications

The iPhone 16 now features a powerful 48MP main camera that combines 48MP and 12MP photos into a clearer 24MP image. It also has a 2x telephoto zoom option using the sensor’s middle 12MP, as well as a faster f/1.6 aperture for better low-light shots.

You can record 4K60 video with Dolby Vision HDR, and the new 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera has a larger aperture and larger pixels, letting in 2.6x more light for brighter, sharper photos.

Apple says the iPhone 16 offers the equivalent of four camera lenses in one phone and can capture special spatial video and photos with both lenses.

All iPhone 16 models receive Apple Intelligence

One of the key highlights is the integration of Apple Intelligence into the standard iPhone 16 models. This AI-powered feature can understand and generate languages, images, and more, with Apple promising that data will never be stored or shared thanks to its private cloud computing and verifiable privacy promises.

With the iPhone 16 series, Apple is also improving productivity by consolidating emails and prioritizing notifications. Users can search photos by descriptions like “Shani dancing in a red dress” or specific moments in videos. Siri now offers step-by-step instructions even when users stumble over words and can be typed directly.

A new feature, Visual Intelligence, allows users to point their camera at objects like menus or event flyers to get details or add events to calendars. It can also recognize dog breeds and more while maintaining user privacy. Both intelligence features will initially roll out in US English, with more languages ​​to follow next year.

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max: Full specifications

Design and display

The iPhone 16 Pro models come in a new gold color and include the camera control button. The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max boasts a 6.9-inch screen, the largest ever on an iPhone. Both models have thinner bezels and always-on 120Hz ProMotion displays. The Pro models come in Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, and a new Desert Titanium color.

Chipset

Both models are powered by the advanced A18 Pro chipset, based on 2nd generation 3nm transistors. Apple claims the new chip features a 6-core GPU that runs 20% faster than the A17 Pro. It has 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, delivering up to 15% faster performance while consuming 20% ​​less power. The A18 Pro also includes next-generation machine learning accelerators, faster USB 3 speeds, and support for ProRes video recording.

Camera upgrades

The triple rear camera system has been improved. The iPhone 16 Pro models feature a new 48MP Fusion Camera with a second-generation Quad Pixel sensor that enables 0 shutter lag in 48MP ProRAW and HEIF photos. The cameras also support 4K120 video recording. A new 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera with autofocus has been added. Both Pro models also feature a 12MP sensor with a 5x telephoto lens with 120mm focal length.

Audio upgrades

The iPhone 16 Pro series introduces new audio features such as Spatial Audio recording during video recording, Audio Mix uses machine learning to separate background noise from speech, and In-Frame Mix isolates the voice of the person in front of the camera, creating a studio-like recording effect.

battery

The company hasn’t revealed the battery size, but it’s boasting about the performance. Apple says it’s optimized the battery with a larger capacity and better power management. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is said to have the best battery life ever on an iPhone and promises longer usage times thanks to these improvements.