Apple has officially launched the iPhone 16 series in India and global markets, bringing significant upgrades to both the standard and Pro models. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus come with various enhancements, expected to drive strong consumer interest. The iPhone 16 Pro series also introduces notable changes compared to previous versions. Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 series will begin on September 13 in India, with sales starting on September 20 through Flipkart, Amazon, Apple’s official store, and other platforms.

In the US, the iPhone 16 starts at $799 (approximately Rs 67,000), while the iPhone 16 Plus is priced at $899 (around Rs 75,500). The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 (about Rs 83,870), and the iPhone 16 Pro Max is priced at $1,199 (around Rs 1 lakh) for the 256GB variant. In India, the pricing begins at Rs 79,900 for the iPhone 16, Rs 89,900 for the iPhone 16 Plus, Rs 1,19,900 for the iPhone 16 Pro, and Rs 1,44,900 for the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are built with “aerospace-grade aluminum” and feature a color-infused back glass, available in ultramarine, teal, pink, white, and black. The devices come with 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, respectively, boasting up to 2000 nits of peak brightness and adaptive dimming for low-light environments. The introduction of the Action Button to the standard models allows users to access various features like voice memos or shortcuts, while new camera controls enable smoother photo and video captures.

The iPhone 16 features a 48-megapixel main camera that merges 48MP and 12MP images into a sharp 24MP photo, with a 2x telephoto zoom and enhanced low-light performance. Apple touts the device as offering four camera lenses in one, capable of capturing Spatial Video and Photos. Apple Intelligence, an AI-powered feature integrated into the standard models, enhances productivity with tools like email summarization, photo and video search, and Visual Intelligence for object recognition.

This series brings improvements in both hardware and AI-driven functionality, aiming to enhance user experience while maintaining data privacy, with Apple‘s commitment to private cloud computing and verifiable privacy assurances.