Apple’s Glowtime event unveiled the highly anticipated iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series, exciting tech enthusiasts eager to upgrade. The lineup features four models, all starting with 128 GB storage and priced for different budgets. With enhanced camera features, improved performance, and longer battery life, the iPhone 16 series brings cutting-edge technology to the forefront.
In India, the iPhone 16 costs Rs 79,900, while the iPhone 16 Plus is priced at Rs 89,900.
The premium iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are available for Rs 1,19,900 and Rs 1,44,900, respectively.
Indian buyers can also benefit from Flipkart’s trade-in program, which offers significant discounts on the latest iPhones when exchanging older devices.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Flipkart deal: Check exchange deal
The iPhone 16 Pro, available in a stylish Desert Titanium finish with 128GB storage, is now listed on Flipkart for Rs 1,12,900 after a 5% discount. However, customers can significantly reduce the cost by taking advantage of Flipkart's trade-in program.
By exchanging an iPhone 14 Pro in good condition, buyers can receive a discount of Rs 41,200, effectively bringing the price down to Rs 71,700. Additionally, an extra Rs 3,000 discount is available on SBI Credit Card transactions, further lowering the final price to Rs 68,700—making this an excellent deal for those looking to upgrade.
iPhone 16 Pro specifications: Camera, processor, display, and more
Design and display
The iPhone 16 Pro series introduces a new gold colour option, alongside a Camera Control button. The iPhone 16 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max offers a larger 6.9-inch screen—the biggest on any iPhone to date. Both models come with thinner bezels and always-on 120Hz ProMotion displays. The Pro series is available in Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, and the new Desert Titanium finish.
Chipset
Powered by the advanced A18 Pro chipset, the iPhone 16 Pro models feature 2nd-generation 3nm transistors. The 6-core GPU offers 20% faster performance compared to the A17 Pro, with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, improving speed by 15% while reducing power consumption by 20%. The A18 Pro also supports next-gen machine learning, faster USB 3 speeds, and ProRes video recording.
Camera enhancements
The triple rear camera system has received significant upgrades. The iPhone 16 Pro series features a new 48MP fusion camera with a second-generation quad-pixel sensor, eliminating shutter lag in 48MP ProRAW and HEIF photos. It also supports 4K120 video capture. A 48MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus is included, along with a 12MP sensor and a 5x telephoto lens with a 120mm focal length.
Audio improvements
New audio capabilities have been introduced in the iPhone 16 Pro series, including Spatial Audio capture during video recording. The Audio Mix feature uses machine learning to distinguish background sounds from speech, while "In-frame mix" isolates the voice of the person on camera, offering a studio-like recording experience.
Battery performance
While the exact battery size hasn't been disclosed, Apple claims significant improvements in power management and capacity. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is said to offer the longest battery life ever seen on an iPhone, thanks to these optimizations.
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