Apple has finally launched the new iPhone 16 series in India and other global markets. There are several upgrades to the standard iPhone 16 model, which is likely to make people buy the new version. The iPhone 16 Pro version also comes with major changes compared to the previous model. The iPhone 16 series will soon go on pre-order and will be available for sale via Flipkart, Amazon, Apple Store and other platforms. Here are the details.

iPhone 16, Plus, Pro and Pro Max: Prices, sale in India

The starting price of iPhone 16 is $ 799 (about Rs 67,000), while the price of iPhone 16 Plus is $ 899 (about Rs 75,500). The price of iPhone 16 Pro starts at $ 999 (about Rs 83,870) for 128GB and the price of iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $ 1199 (about Rs 1 lakh) for 256GB. These prices are for the US market.

The price of iPhone 16 in India is Rs 79,900 and the price of iPhone 16 Plus is Rs 89,900. At the same time, the starting price of iPhone 16 Pro in India is Rs 1,19,900. The most premium iPhone 16 Pro Max will be priced at Rs 1,44,900 in the Indian market.

Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 series will begin in India on September 13 at 5:30 PM IST. The first sale will take place on September 20.

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus: Full specifications

Design, Display

Apple has introduced the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, which are made from “aerospace-grade aluminium” and feature a new colour-infused backglass. The devices are available in ultramarine, teal, pink, white, and black. The iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Plus has a larger 6.7-inch screen. Both models have a maximum brightness of 2000nits and can go as low as 1nit in dark environments.

Apple has also introduced the Action Button in the standard model, which allows users to quickly access features such as recording voice memos, identifying songs or translating phrases. It can also be customized with shortcuts or used for in-app functionality, such as locking or unlocking the car via the FordPass app.

Additionally, the iPhone 16 comes with a new camera control feature that enables users to adjust settings by sliding a finger on the screen, which is located on the right below the on/off switch.

A new camera control button has been added, which is flush to the surface and protected by sapphire glass. A single click opens the camera, a second click captures a photo, and holding it down will start recording a video. The camera controls also have support for advanced touch gestures, which differentiate between a full click and a light press. The light press provides a clean preview, which helps frame the shot more accurately. Additionally, a new overlay provides quick access to essential camera functions such as zoom.

Chipset

The iPhone 16 and its Plus model feature Apple’s latest A18 chipset, which uses second-generation 3nm technology. The A18 chip comes with a 6-core CPU, with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. According to Apple, the iPhone 16 offers up to 30 percent faster performance than the A16 Bionic in the iPhone 15, and the chip also offers 17 percent more system memory bandwidth.

Camera Details

The iPhone 16 now comes with a powerful 48-megapixel main camera, which combines 48MP and 12MP photos into a clear 24MP image. It also has a 2x telephoto zoom option using the central 12MP of the sensor, as well as a fast f/1.6 aperture for better low-light shots.

You can shoot 4K60 video with Dolby Vision HDR, and the new 12MP ultra-wide camera has a larger aperture and bigger pixels, letting in brighter, clearer photos in 2.6x more light.

Apple says the iPhone 16 offers the equivalent of four camera lenses in one phone, and it can capture unique spatial videos and photos using both of its lenses.

All iPhone 16 models will get Apple Intelligence

One of the main highlights is the inclusion of Apple Intelligence in the standard iPhone 16 models. This AI-powered feature can understand and generate languages, images, and more, with Apple promising that the data will never be stored or shared, thanks to its private cloud computing and verifiable privacy promises.

With the iPhone 16 series, Apple is also improving productivity by summarizing emails and prioritizing information. Users can search for photos using descriptions such as “Shani dancing in a red dress” or specific moments in a video. Siri will now provide step-by-step guidance even if users fail to understand the words, and it can be typed directly.

A new feature, Visual Intelligence, allows users to point their camera at objects like menus or event flyers to get details or add events to a calendar. It can also identify dog ​​breeds and more, keeping data private. Both Intelligence features will initially launch in US English, with more languages ​​coming next year.

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max: Full specifications

Design and performance

The iPhone 16 Pro models come in a new gold colour and have a camera control button. The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch screen, the largest screen ever on an iPhone. Both models have thin borders and always-on 120Hz ProMotion displays. The Pro models are available in Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, and a new Desert Titanium colour.

Chipset

Both models are powered by the advanced A18 Pro chipset built on 2nd-gen 3nm transistors. Apple claims that the new chip has a 6-core GPU, which runs 20% faster than the A17 Pro. It has 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, delivering up to 15% faster performance while using 20% ​​less power. The A18 Pro also includes next-generation machine learning accelerators, faster USB 3 speeds, and ProRes video recording support.

Camera Upgrades

The triple rear camera system has been upgraded. The iPhone 16 Pro models feature a new 48MP Fusion Camera with a second-generation quad-pixel sensor, allowing 0 shutter lag in 48MP ProRAW and HEIF photos. The cameras also support 4K120 video capture. A new 48MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus has been added. Both Pro models come with a 12MP sensor with a 5x telephoto lens with a 120mm focal length.

Audio Upgrades

The iPhone 16 Pro series introduces new audio features such as Spatial Audio Capture during video recording. Audio Mix uses machine learning to separate background sounds from speech, and “In-Frame Mix” isolates the voice of the person on camera, creating a studio-like recording effect.

Battery

The company hasn’t revealed the battery size, but it is boasting about the performance. Apple says it has optimized the battery with a larger capacity and better power management. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is claimed to have the best battery life ever on an iPhone, promising longer usage thanks to these improvements.