Apple launched the iPhone 16 Pro in India in September 2024 at Rs 1,19,900 for 128 GB, notably lower than the 15 Pro's launch price after an import duty cut and local assembly. The screen grew to 6.3 inches with the thinnest bezels on any iPhone so far, and the smaller Pro finally got the same 5x tetraprism telephoto as the Pro Max.
The ProMotion OLED with always-on support now dims to 1 nit for night use. The titanium frame keeps weight at 199 g. The A18 Pro chip delivers stronger CPU and GPU performance with better thermals than the A17 Pro. Camera Control and the Action button both appear, and Apple Intelligence features rolled out through iOS 18 updates.
The camera system is a 48 MP Fusion main, 48 MP ultrawide and 12 MP 5x telephoto. Video can be recorded in 4K at 120fps with Dolby Vision, and the four studio-quality microphones support audio mix effects. Battery life improves over the 15 Pro. Against the Galaxy S24 and Pixel 9 Pro, it led on video while trailing on charging speed and customisation.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 119,900 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | September 2024 |
| Segment | Flagship |
| Display | 6.3-inch, Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO, ProMotion, 120Hz, 1206 x 2622 |
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 48 MP main + 48 MP ultrawide + 12 MP 5x telephoto |
| Front camera | 12 MP with autofocus |
| Battery | 3582 mAh |
| Software at launch | iOS 18 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Weight | 199 g |
| Colours | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
What we like
- 5x telephoto in a smaller Pro
- 4K 120fps Dolby Vision video
- 48 MP ultrawide
- Lower launch price than the 15 Pro
What could be better
- Slow wired charging
- Camera Control has a learning curve
- 128 GB base storage for a Pro
Who should buy it
Videographers and photographers who want a full pro camera system in a manageable size.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (September 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.