Apple iPhone 16
A compact, easy iPhone with the Camera Control button and years of updates left. Launched 9 September 2024.
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₹89,900Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 7.6/10 overall • Camera 6 • Battery 6 • Speed 8 How we score
Price unchanged since we started tracking it.
Older but still a smart buy: launched 2024, with about 3 years of updates left.
Buy it if
- You play heavy games or keep many apps open
- You want a phone that's easy to use one-handed
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Launched9 September 2024with iOS 18
Software nowiOS 27.0.1Since September 2026 • 5 yrs of updates
- Battery
- Lasts a full day for most people (about 15 hours 42 minutes in GSMArena's test), but wired charging is slow.
- Camera
- Reliable 48MP main and 12MP wide-angle cameras with great video; no zoom lens.
- Speed
- The A18 chip is still fast and smooth for everything.
- The catch
- Only a 60Hz screen, 128GB base storage, and after Apple's ₹20,000 price rise the newer iPhone 17 costs only ₹10,000 more.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (1179 x 2556), 60Hz, 2000 nits peak, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Ceramic Shield |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3nm) |
| CPU | 6-core: 2x performance @ 4.04GHz + 4x efficiency @ 2.20GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Apple 5-core GPU |
| AI chip (NPU) | 16-core Neural Engine (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 128GB (NVMe storage; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 3561 mAh |
| Charging | Wired USB-C PD (50% in 30 min), 25W MagSafe/Qi2 wireless, 4.5W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 48MP Fusion main (f/1.6, 1/1.56", sensor-shift OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees, PDAF); 12MP front (f/1.9, PDAF) |
| Water and dust | IP68 (6m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 7.8mm thick, 170g |
| Software | iOS 18 at launch, iOS 27.0.1 now |
| Updates | 5 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C 2.0 with DisplayPort, satellite SOS |
| Modem | Qualcomm 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Very good by GSMArena, -25.5 LUFS); haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
Our verdict combines 4 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price unchanged since we started tracking it on 10 September 2026.
Apple raised the 128GB model from ₹69,900 to ₹89,900 in September 2026; older stock at shops or Flipkart and Amazon sale offers can be much cheaper.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
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Apple iPhone 16: common questions
- What is the price of Apple iPhone 16 in India?
- Apple iPhone 16 starts at ₹89,900 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model. Apple raised the 128GB model from ₹69,900 to ₹89,900 in September 2026; older stock at shops or Flipkart and Amazon sale offers can be much cheaper.
- When was Apple iPhone 16 launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 9 September 2024 with iOS 18. It now runs iOS 27.0.1. The brand promises 5 years of updates.
- Is Apple iPhone 16 good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: average. Battery: average (3561 mAh). Gaming and speed: very good (Apple A18 (3nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Apple iPhone 16?
- Only a 60Hz screen, 128GB base storage, and after Apple's ₹20,000 price rise the newer iPhone 17 costs only ₹10,000 more.
- Does Apple iPhone 16 support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
- Is Apple iPhone 16 waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP68 (6m for 30 mins).
- How fast does Apple iPhone 16 charge?
- Wired USB-C PD (50% in 30 min), 25W MagSafe/Qi2 wireless, 4.5W reverse wired