Should you buy Apple iPhone 16 in 2026?
Probably not: the newer Apple iPhone 17 costs only ₹10,000 more and is better (rated 8.8/10 vs 7.6/10).
Compare Apple iPhone 16 with Apple iPhone 17 →- 3 years of promised software updates left.
- Price unchanged since we started tracking it.
₹89,900 today, checked 19 October 2026. 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.
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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Common questions
- Is Apple iPhone 16 worth buying in 2026?
- Probably not: the newer Apple iPhone 17 costs only ₹10,000 more and is better (rated 8.8/10 vs 7.6/10). 3 years of promised software updates left. Price unchanged since we started tracking it.
- Who should not buy Apple iPhone 16?
- Most buyers will be happy with it. The biggest 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.
- Who is Apple iPhone 16 best for?
- You play heavy games or keep many apps open. You want a phone that's easy to use one-handed.
- What should I buy instead of Apple iPhone 16?
- Google Pixel 11 at ₹89,999 is the closest rival. A well-built, easy-to-hold Pixel with a bright screen, a 5x zoom camera and seven years of updates.