Apple launches the AI-ready iPhone 16 series: Check India Pricing and Availability

September 10, 2024

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Apple launched the iPhone 16 series on September 9, with significant upgrades and changes to the standard and Pro models. Apple confirmed that the new iPhones are designed specifically for Apple Intelligence, with the fresh A18 chip on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus and the A18 Pro chip on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

The iPhone 16 series will be available for pre-order in India beginning September 13, with general availability on September 20. The details are as follows:

What’s new with iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus?

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus feature significant performance and utility improvements, as well as notable cosmetic updates like vertically stacked rear camera sensors.

The iPhone 16 models are powered by the new A18 chip, which offers the same performance boost as the Pro models. The A18 chip includes a 16-core Neural Engine (Neural Processing Unit) for AI tasks, allowing on-device processing for future Apple Intelligence features.

It also includes a 6-core CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a 5-core GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), with the GPU capable of advanced gaming features such as hardware-accelerated ray tracing. The A18 chip will also allow iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus users to access AAA video game titles that were previously only available on Pro models.

The iPhone 16 has a 48MP primary sensor, which Apple refers to as the “Fusion Camera.” This primary camera functions as a two-in-one camera, allowing users to shoot high-resolution images or switch to a 2x telephoto mode. The standard iPhone 16 models have a new 12MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus. Apple has also added spatial photo and video recording capabilities to the standard iPhone models.

Apple has replaced the Mute Switch on base iPhone models with a customizable Action Button, which is similar to the Pro models.

iPhone 16: India pricing

128GB storage costs Rs 79,900.
256GB storage costs Rs 89,900.
512GB storage costs Rs 109,900.

iPhone 16 Plus Price:

128GB storage costs Rs 89,900.
256GB storage costs Rs 99,900.
512GB storage costs Rs 119,900.

What’s new with iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 Pro line is powered by the new A18 Pro chip, which shares the same 16-core Neural Engine with the A18 chip for AI data processing. While the CPU configuration remains unchanged, the A18 Pro chip includes an additional GPU core to improve graphics processing.

In terms of design, the iPhone 16 Pro models have larger screens. The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch display, while the Pro Max has a 6.9-inch screen. While the overall design is largely unchanged, the Pro models include a new Camera Control button that allows you to adjust camera actions with touch gestures. Desert Titanium is an additional color option for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

While many of the Camera Control options are available on standard models, the higher-end ones have greater functionality. Later this year, iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max owners will be able to lock focus and exposure using a two-stage shutter.

In terms of camera upgrades, Apple’s new 48MP Fusion Camera supports 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 120 frames per second. This feature will be available in both video and slow-motion modes, and users will be able to adjust playback speed via the Photos app.

Apple has also improved the built-in microphone on the iPhone 16 Pro models. The new iPhone 16 Pro has four “studio-quality” microphones to capture lifelike audio. A new Audio Mix feature lets users adjust the voice balance in videos, with options for reducing background noise, focusing on the subject’s voice, or creating a balanced sound mix.

The iPhone 16 Pro models boast longer battery life. Apple claims that the iPhone 16 Pro Max can play video for up to 33 hours, while the Pro model lasts up to 27 hours.