Apple’s fresh batch of iPhones for 2024—the iPhone 16 series—is here. There are four new models vying for your attention. These are the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max represent the latest and greatest that Apple has to offer today, while the 16 and 16 Plus are geared at users who want everything condensed into a relatively more affordable package. The iPhone 16 starts at Rs 79,900, the 16 Plus at Rs 89,900. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at Rs 1,19,900 and the 16 Pro Max at Rs 1,44,900.
Apple Intelligence is the single big constant between all the iPhone 16 series devices. It will bring a whole bunch of Generative AI-driven conveniences to the 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max through an iOS 18.1 update slated for October. At launch, each of these iPhones will run iOS 18 software which is also rolling out for other iPhones starting from today, September 16, 2024. The iPhone 16 series is currently available to pre-order at the time of writing with general sales to begin from September 20 onwards.
If the new iPhones have caught your fancy and you can’t decide which model suits your bill—apart from the pricing—we have you covered. In this feature piece, we will break down the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max, in detail so you can be sure about what you’re getting into with each of these models.
Right out of the gate, here are the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, full specs and top features:
- iPhone 16, 16 Plus full India prices: The iPhone 16 is priced at Rs 79,900 for 128GB, Rs 89,900 for 256GB, and Rs 1,09,900 for 512GB. The iPhone 16 Plus is priced at Rs 89,900 for 128GB, Rs 99,900 for 256GB, and Rs 1,11,900 for 512GB.
- iPhone 16, 16 Plus colour choices: The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus come in five colours. These are ultramarine, teal, pink, white and black.
- iPhone 16, 16 Plus display: The iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch 2556×1179-pixel Super Retina XDR OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate. The panel can top 1,600nits in HDR and up to 2,000nits in sunny outdoors. Apple mentions that the 16 can go as low as 1 nits. The iPhone 16 Plus has a larger 6.7-inch 2796×1290-pixel resolution display. Rest of the specifications are same as the iPhone 16.
- iPhone 16, 16 Plus processor: The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus have the new 3nm (Gen2) Apple A18 chip with a 16-core neural engine and 5-core GPU.
- iPhone 16, 16 Plus memory: The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus have 8GB of RAM by default. Storage options are as follows—128GB/256GB/512GB.
- iPhone 16, 16 Plus extra features: The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus have a 48-megapixel f/1.6 wide and 12-megapixel f/2.2 ultrawide camera with macro. There is added support for Spatial photos and videos that you will be able to see in 3D on the Vision Pro headset. There are new photography styles. Another big feature is audio mix which lets you record cinematic-style audio in videos. The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus have a 12-megapixel front camera.
- iPhone 16, 16 Plus battery, charging: The iPhone 16 is rated for 22 hours of video playback while the 16 Plus for 27 hours. They support Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W. These iPhones have USB 2.0.
- iPhone 16, 16 Plus extra features: The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus have two new buttons. The mute switch has been replaced by the Action button which was a Pro exclusive feature last year. The other button is new to iPhones overall. It’s called the Camera control.
Now, let’s talk about how the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max stack up.
- iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max full India prices: The iPhone 16 Pro comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB for Rs 1,19,900, Rs 1,29,900, Rs 1,49,900, and Rs 1,69,900. The iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at Rs 1,44,900 for 256GB while the 512GB and 1TB variants are priced at Rs 1,64,900 and Rs 1,84,900.
- iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max colour choices: The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max come in four colours. These are desert titanium, natural titanium, black titanium, and white titanium.
- iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max display: The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch 2622×1206-pixel Super Retina XDR OLED ProMotion display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel can top 1,600nits in HDR and up to 2,000nits in sunny outdoors. It can go as low as 1 nits. The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a larger 6.9-inch 2868×1320-pixel resolution display. Rest of the specifications are same as the iPhone 16 Pro.
- iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max processor: The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max have the Apple A18 Pro chip with a 16-core neural engine and 6-core GPU.
- iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max memory: The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max have 8GB of RAM by default. Storage options for the 16 Pro are as follows—128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB. And for the 16 Pro Max—256GB/512GB/1TB.
- iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max camera, features: The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max have a 48MP ƒ/1.78 wide, 48MP ƒ/2.2 ultra-wide, and another 12MP ƒ/2.8 5x telephoto. Spatial photos and videos are supported. There are new photography styles. Audio mix is available. Exclusive to the pro models is the capability to shoot 4K videos @120fps. The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max have a 12-megapixel front camera.
- iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max battery, charging: The iPhone 16 Pro is rated for 27 hours of video playback while the 16 Pro Max for 30 hours. They support Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W. These iPhones have USB 3.0.
- iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max extra features: Both the Action button and Camera control are available on the pro models as well.
Conclusion
Deciding which iPhone 16 model to buy ultimately depends on your needs and budget. If you’re looking for top-tier performance, cutting-edge camera capabilities, and premium design, the iPhone 16 Pro or 16 Pro Max are the way to go, though they come at a steeper price. On the other hand, if you want the Apple experience without the higher price tag, the iPhone 16 or 16 Plus offer great value with solid performance and features. Whichever you choose, you’re getting a powerful device backed by Apple’s latest innovations, including the much-anticipated AI-driven features rolling out soon. Hopefully, the spec breakdown helped you make a more informed buying decision.
