Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 16 series, bringing significant upgrades that promise a faster performance and enhanced user experience. With the new A18 chipset, improved camera capabilities, and fresh colors. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are set to be the next big thing in the smartphone market. Let’s have a look at the latest iPhone models, including its India pricing, sale dates, and full specifications.
iPhone 16 Series: India Prices and Availability
The iPhone 16 starts at $799 (approx. Rs 67,000), while the iPhone 16 Plus is priced at $899 (approx. Rs 75,500). The iPhone 16 Pro begins at $999 (approx. Rs 83,870) for the 128GB model, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max is priced at $1199 (approx. Rs 1 lakh) for the 256GB variant.
Indian pricing is slightly higher, with the iPhone 16 priced at Rs 79,900, the iPhone 16 Plus at Rs 89,900, the iPhone 16 Pro starting at Rs 1,19,900, and the top-tier iPhone 16 Pro Max retailing for Rs 1,44,900. Pre-orders open on September 13 at 5:30 PM IST, with the first sale scheduled for September 20.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus: Full Specifications
Design and Display
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus feature an “aerospace-grade aluminum” design and a color-infused backglass available in ultramarine, teal, pink, white, and black.
The iPhone 16 offers a 6.1-inch display, while the 16 Plus comes with a larger 6.7-inch screen. Both models provide up to 2000 nits of peak brightness, that ensure clarity even in bright conditions.
New Action Button and Camera Control
Apple has introduced a new Action Button to the standard models, that will allow users quick access to functions like voice memos, music identification, or translations.
The button is customizable and can be used for various in-app functionalities, such as locking or unlocking a car via compatible apps.
Additionally, the new Camera Control feature, a button located below the power switch, allows users to control camera settings with a simple touch.
This button, protected by sapphire glass, opens the camera with a single click, captures photos with a second click, and starts video recording when held down. Enhanced touch gestures distinguish between full clicks and lighter presses, offering a refined camera experience.
Performance and Chipset
Both iPhone 16 models are powered by Apple’s latest A18 chipset, built on second-gen 3nm technology.
The A18 chip features a 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, promising up to 30% faster performance compared to the previous A16 Bionic chip in the iPhone 15. It also offers 17% more system memory bandwidth, making multitasking and gaming smoother.
Camera Upgrades
The iPhone 16 sports a 48-megapixel main camera that combines 48MP and 12MP images to produce sharper 24MP photos. It includes a 2x telephoto zoom, a faster f/1.6 aperture for better low-light performance, and 4K60 video recording with Dolby Vision HDR.
The new 12MP ultra-wide camera with larger pixels captures up to 2.6x more light, enhancing image quality significantly.
iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max: Full Specifications
Design and Display
The iPhone 16 Pro models are available in new finishes, including Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, and Desert Titanium.
The iPhone 16 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, while the Pro Max boasts a massive 6.9-inch screen, the largest ever on an iPhone. Both models come with always-on 120Hz ProMotion displays, offering smoother scrolling and interaction.
Advanced A18 Pro Chipset
The iPhone 16 Pro models are powered by the A18 Pro chipset, which features a 6-core GPU running 20% faster than its predecessor.
It includes advanced machine learning accelerators, faster USB 3 speeds, and support for ProRes video recording. This chipset delivers 15% faster performance while using 20% less power, enhancing efficiency.
Camera System
The Pro models have a triple-camera system, including a 48MP fusion camera with a next-gen quad-pixel sensor that enables 0 shutter lag in ProRAW and HEIF photos.
It also supports 4K120 video capture and a new 48MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus. The 5x telephoto lens offers a 120mm focal length for impressive zoom capabilities.
Audio and Battery Enhancements
The iPhone 16 Pro series introduces Spatial Audio capture for videos, along with new machine-learning-driven audio features that separate background sounds from speech.
Apple claims that the Pro Max variant offers the best battery life ever on an iPhone, thanks to a larger battery and improved power management.
