With the unveiling of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro at the Glowtime event, Apple has officially set the stage for many smartphone users eager to upgrade. As potential buyers gear up for their purchases, they are likely to be on the lookout for the best deals available.
The four new iPhone models come with varying starting prices, each offering 128 GB of base storage.
In India, the iPhone 16 starts at Rs 79,900, while the iPhone 16 Plus is available for Rs 89,900. The premium models, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, are priced at Rs 1,19,900 and Rs 1,44,900, respectively.
One of the most attractive offers is the trade-in deal, which provides significant savings on the new iPhone. Apple’s popular trade-in program allows customers to receive up to Rs 67,500 in credit, depending on the model and condition of the device being traded, making it an appealing option for those upgrading to the iPhone 16 series.
iPhone 16 Pro deal on Apple website: Check exchange offer on old iPhone
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (128 GB) is priced at Rs 1,19,900. However, customers can take advantage of an attractive exchange offer, receiving Rs 32,000 for trading in an iPhone 15 in excellent condition. This brings the effective price of the iPhone 16 Pro down to Rs 87,900.
Pre-orders for the new iPhone started from September 13, 2024 with official availability starting on September 20, 2024.
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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