New iPhone 16 Series Released: India Pricing and Sale Information Explained!
Apple has officially launched the iPhone 16 series in India and global markets. Both the standard iPhone 16 models and the Pro versions come with significant upgrades, likely encouraging many to purchase the latest release. The iPhone 16 Pro, in particular, boasts substantial changes compared to its predecessors. Pre-orders for the series will begin soon, and it will be available on platforms like Flipkart, Amazon, and the Apple Store. Here are the key details.
iPhone 16 Series: Pricing and Availability in India
- iPhone 16: Rs 79,900
- iPhone 16 Plus: Rs 89,900
- iPhone 16 Pro: Rs 1,19,900
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: Rs 1,44,900
Pre-orders will begin on September 13, 5:30 PM IST, and the first sale will take place on September 20.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus: Detailed Specifications
Design and Display
Both iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are crafted from “aerospace-grade aluminum” and feature a new color-infused back glass. The iPhone 16 offers a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Plus comes with a larger 6.7-inch screen. Both models provide 2000 nits of peak brightness and can dim to 1 nit in low-light environments.
Action Button and Camera Controls
Apple has introduced an Action Button to the standard models, allowing quick access to features like voice memos, song identification, and translation. This button can also be customized with shortcuts or used for app functions, such as locking or unlocking a car via the FordPass app.
Additionally, a new camera control button allows users to adjust settings by sliding a finger on the screen, with support for advanced touch gestures to improve photo framing and provide quick access to functions like zoom.
Powerful A18 Chipset
Both models are powered by the A18 chipset based on 3nm technology, offering a 6-core CPU with two performance cores and four efficiency cores. This chipset promises up to 30% faster performance than the A16 Bionic in the iPhone 15 and provides 17% more system memory bandwidth.
Camera Features
The iPhone 16 comes with a 48MP main camera, which combines 48MP and 12MP photos into clearer 24MP images. It also includes a 2x telephoto zoom and an f/1.6 aperture for improved low-light photography. You can shoot 4K60 video with Dolby Vision HDR, and the 12MP ultra-wide camera has a larger aperture, letting in 2.6x more light for better image quality.
Apple claims that the iPhone 16 essentially offers four camera lenses in one phone, allowing for Spatial Video and Photo capture.
Apple Intelligence Integration
Apple has incorporated Apple Intelligence, an AI-powered feature that understands and generates languages, images, and more. Data privacy is emphasized, with no data being stored or shared. Features include email summarization, advanced photo search, and Visual Intelligence, which can scan objects like menus and flyers for more information.
iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max: Detailed Specifications
Design and Display
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models come in a new gold color and feature a 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 have thinner borders and always-on 120Hz ProMotion displays.
Advanced A18 Pro Chipset
Both Pro models are powered by the A18 Pro chipset, featuring 2nd-gen 3nm transistors and a 6-core GPU. The chip is said to be 20% faster than its predecessor, with 15% faster performance overall while using 20% less power. It also includes machine learning accelerators, faster USB 3 speeds, and support for ProRes video recording.
Camera Upgrades
The iPhone 16 Pro models come with a 48MP fusion camera with a quad-pixel sensor for improved image quality, supporting 4K120 video capture. The new 48MP ultra-wide camera includes autofocus, while a 12MP sensor with a 5x telephoto lens provides enhanced zoom capabilities.
Enhanced Audio and Battery Performance
The iPhone 16 Pro introduces Spatial Audio for video recording and uses machine learning to separate background noise from speech. A feature called In-frame mix isolates the voice of the person on camera for a studio-like effect.
Apple claims that the iPhone 16 Pro Max offers the best battery life ever on an iPhone, thanks to optimizations and a larger battery capacity.