Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 16 lineup, powered by the new A18 chipset, along with a range of AI-driven software features that will be available for free starting next month.
The lineup includes four models: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, offering multiple storage configurations, with the Pro Max reaching up to 1 TB.
Apple has retained the pricing structure from last year, with only India seeing a price reduction for the Pro variants. The phones are available with 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB storage options.
The 256 GB model is priced at $100/£100/€130 above the base option, while the 512 GB variant is $200/£200/€250 more. The iPhone 16 Pro Max also comes with a 1 TB storage tier, priced at $200/£200/€250 more than the 512 GB version. Notably, the Pro Max does not have a 128 GB option.
Here are the official prices for the iPhone 16 series across key regions:
iPhone 16:
US: $799
UK: £799
Germany (EU): €949
India: ₹79,900
China: ¥5,999
Japan: ¥124,800
iPhone 16 Plus:
US: $899
UK: £899
Germany (EU): €1,099
India: ₹89,900
China: ¥6,999
Japan: ¥139,800
iPhone 16 Pro:
US: $999
UK: £999
Germany (EU): €1,199
India: ₹119,900
China: ¥7,999
Japan: ¥159,800
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max:
US: $1,199
UK: £1,199
Germany (EU): €1,449
India: ₹144,900
China: ¥9,999
Japan: ¥189,800
Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 series will start on Friday, September 13, with the first wave of availability beginning on September 20 in 58 countries and regions. A second wave, which includes Macao, Vietnam, and 19 other markets, will follow on September 27.
Apple’s iPhone 16 lineup brings significant upgrades with the A18 chipset and AI-powered features, while maintaining similar pricing to last year, except for a welcome price drop in India for the Pro models. With multiple storage options and top-tier pricing for the 1 TB Pro Max, Apple caters to a wide range of users.
Pre-orders begin on September 13, with global availability starting on September 20, ensuring Apple’s flagship devices reach most markets swiftly. The iPhone 16 series continues to position itself as a strong contender in the premium smartphone segment.
