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Apple iPhone 16 Price in India and other variants

The starting price for the Apple iPhone 16 in India is Rs. 85,900 . This is the Apple iPhone 16 base model with 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of internal s ...Read More

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Apple iPhone 16 VS Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Key Specs

RAM

8 GB

Display

6.1 inches

Battery

3561 mAh

Rear Camera

48 MP + 12 MP

Apple iPhone 16 Expert Review

EXPERT RATING 3.5/5
Pros
  • Handy design
  • Impressive battery
  • Solid performance
Cons
  • Low refresh rate

iPhone 16 made its debut at the Apple Glowtime event 2024 on September 9 and it went on sale in India on September 20. It has been almost a month since the users have got their hands on the smallest and most affordable model among the four iPhones announced by Apple this year. I also moved from my Apple iPhone 15 to the new iPhone 16 around the same time. It is priced the same as its predecessor but the new iPhone 16 comes with a range of upgrades and improvements. The model is also the closest a standard iPhone has been to the ‘Pro’ models. Carrying Apple’s brand value, flagship level performance and being the most affordable in the range, the iPhone 16 is still reportedly not getting the expected response from the customers. I have been using the iPhone 15 for the past one year and last month I switched to the new iPhone 16. After using the latest iPhone for around the month, here is what I think of the new iPhone 16.

Apple iPhone 16 Summary

iPhone 16 price in India, sale date, launch offers and full specifications

iPhone 16 was launched on September 9 at the Apple “Its GlowTime’ event. Alongside the vanilla model, Apple also announced the iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max in its flagship segment. With the iPhone 16, Apple has integrated a new design, a new A18 chipset, a Camera Control button, and more new features. Additionally, it's the first AI iPhone launched by the tech giant as soon as the smartphone will be capable of conducting AI-related tasks with upcoming Apple Intelligence. The iPhone 16 comes in three storage variants: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB which are priced at Rs.79900, Rs.89900, and Rs.109900 respectively. The new generation iPhone will be available for pre-order on September 13 and the sale will go live on September 20. With the launch, Apple is expected to ship around 90 million units of the iPhone 16 series. Know what the new Apple iPhone 16 has to offer

Apple iPhone 16: Design and display

In 2024, Apple has announced a new and stronger design for the iPhone 16 smartphone. It includes a strong back glass, a water- and dust-resistant design, latest-generation Ceramic Shield making it 2x sturdier than previous generation iPhones. Apple redesigned the iPhone 16 from inside and out, if we look at the rear panel, then the iPhone 16 features a vertically placed camera module alongside an LED flashlight. Additionally, the smartphone includes new colour shades of Black, White, Pink, Teal, and Ultramarine which are optimised with a dual-ion exchange process. Apart from design, there are some new additions to the iPhone 16 with a new Action Button in place of the mute button and a new Camera Control button which is integrated with the camera app to access the tools. For display, the iPhone 16 features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with OLED technology and Dynamic Island. The new generation smartphone offers up to 60Hz refresh rate, 2000nits peak brightness, and 2556x1179-pixel resolution at 460 ppi

Apple iPhone 16: Camera features

With the iPhone 16, Apple has again announced an upgraded dual-camera setup with a 48MP Fusion camera that includes a 2x Telephoto option and a new 12MP Ultra Wide camera with autofocus that also supports macro photography and collects up to 2.6 times more light for improved image quality. It also enables users to capture spatial photos and videos which can be watched on the Apple Vision Pro headset. The main camera enables users to record 4K Dolby Vision videos at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps. It also offers 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps. Additionally, with the new Camera Control button, users can easily access Camera app tools such as zoom, exposure, or depth of field. It also enables users to quickly launch the camera app with simple taps and gestures. On the front, the iPhone 16 features a 12MP TrueDepth Camera with autofocus.

Apple iPhone 16: Performance, Battery Life, and Apple Intelligence

To boost performance and integrate on-device AI, Apple has announced the new A18 chip powering the iPhone 16. The chip is built on second-generation 3-nanometer technology and the chipset offers an upgraded 16-core Neural Engine to optimise large generative models and runs ML models up to 2x faster than the iPhone 15 model. It also includes a 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU 40 percent making the smartphone faster and 35 percent more efficient than the A16 Bionic chip. The iPhone 16 will now support AAA games such as Honor of Kings: World with an ultra graphics mode. With the new chipset, iPhone 16 will be compatible with Apple Intelligence which includes a suite of AI features across the iOS ecosystem. AI features will include smarter Siri, Genmoji, ChatGPT integration, AI writing tools, smart reply, Clean Up tool, call summary and transcription, and much more which will be rolled out by the end of 2024. In terms of battery life, the Apple iPhone 16 offers up to 22 hours and it supports MagSafe wireless charging of up to 25W, 30W wired charging, and Qi2 wireless charging of up to 15W.

What processor does the Apple iPhone 16 have?

The Apple iPhone 16 is powered by the new A18 chipset which comes with a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine.

What are Apple iPhone 16 storage options?

The Apple iPhone 16 comes in three storage variants: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.

What is the price of the Apple iPhone 16 in India?

The Apple iPhone 16 comes at a starting price of Rs.79900 for a 128GB storage variant.
  • Rear Camera

    48 MP + 12 MP
  • Processor

    Apple A18
  • RAM & Storage

    8 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 256 GB 8 GB RAM + 512 GB
  • Battery

    3561 mAh
  • Front Camera

    12 MP
  • Display

    6.1 inches (15.49 cm)
  • Type

    Li-ion
  • Quick Charging

    Yes, Fast, 20W: 50 % in 30 minutes
  • Wireless Charging

    Yes
  • USB Type-C

    Yes
  • Removable

    No
  • Capacity

    3561 mAh
  • Weight

    170 grams
  • Height

    147.6 mm
  • Width

    71.6 mm
  • Ruggedness

    Dust proof
  • Colours

    Black, Pink, White, Teal, Ultramarine
  • Waterproof

    Yes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter), IP68
  • Build Material

    Back: Color-infused Glass
  • Thickness

    7.80 mm
  • HDR 10 / HDR+ support

    Yes
  • Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)

    86.24 %
  • Resolution

    1179x2556 px (FHD+)
  • Pixel Density

    461 ppi
  • Peak Brightness

    2000 nits
  • Touch Screen

    Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
  • Screen Protection

    Yes
  • Refresh Rate

    60 Hz
  • Screen Size

    6.1 inches (15.49 cm)
  • Aspect Ratio

    19.5:9
  • Display Type

    Super Retina XDR
  • Bezel-less display

    Yes with punch-hole display
  • Autofocus

    Yes
  • Video Recording

    4k @ 60 FPS Full HD @ 120 FPS
  • Flash

    Yes, Retina Flash
  • Resolution

    12 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(23 mm focal length, 1/3.6" sensor size)
  • Camera Setup

    Single
  • Launch Date

    September 13, 2024 (Official)
  • Brand

    Apple
  • Operating System

    iOS v18
  • Software Support

    5 Years OS / 5 Years Security (estimated from the launch date)
  • Autofocus

    Yes, Dual Pixel Phase Detection autofocus
  • OIS

    Yes
  • Camera Features

    10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus
  • Image Resolution

    8000 x 6000 Pixels
  • Settings

    Exposure compensation, ISO control
  • Camera Setup

    Dual
  • Video Recording

    4k @ 60 FPS Full HD @ 240 FPS
  • Shooting Modes

    Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Burst mode Macro Mode
  • Video Recording Features

    Slo-motion Video HDR Night Time-Lapse Macro Video Action Mode Audio Zoom Stereo recording
  • Resolution

    48 MP f/1.6, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(26 mm focal length, 1/1.56" sensor size, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 1µm pixel size)12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(13 mm focal length, 0.7µm pixel size)
  • Flash

    Yes, Dual-color LED Flash
  • Loudspeaker

    Yes
  • Audio Features

    Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
  • FM Radio

    No
  • Audio Jack

    USB Type-C
  • Stereo Speakers

    Yes
  • SIM Slot(s)

    Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
  • SIM Size

    SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
  • Wi-Fi Features

    Mobile Hotspot
  • NFC

    Yes
  • SIM 1

    5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N14 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N30 / N66 TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N53 / N70 / N71 / N75 / N76 / N77 / N78 / N79 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 2300(band 30) 3G Bands: UMTS 1700 / 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
  • Bluetooth

    Yes, v5.3
  • Network Support

    5G, 4G, 3G, 2G
  • USB Connectivity

    USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging
  • Wi-Fi

    Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
  • SIM 2

    5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N14 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N30 / N66 TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N53 / N70 / N71 / N75 / N76 / N77 / N78 / N79 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 2300(band 30) 3G Bands: UMTS 1700/2100 / 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
  • Wi-Fi Calling

    Yes
  • VoLTE

    Yes
  • GPS

    Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
  • Chipset

    Apple A18
  • RAM type

    LPDDR5
  • Graphics

    Apple GPU (Five-core graphics)
  • Architecture

    64 bit
  • CPU

    Hexa Core (4.04 GHz, Dual core + 2.2 GHz, Quad core)
  • Fabrication

    3 nm
  • Other Sensors

    Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint Sensor

    No
  • Expandable Memory

    No
  • Storage Type

    NVMe
  • Internal Memory

    128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB

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