iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus launched with latest A18 chip and action button, know price and specifications
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have finally been launched in other global markets including India. Along with these, the company has also introduced iPhone 16 Pro lineup and Apple Watch Series 10. The new iPhone 16 models work on the brand new A18 chipset (iPhone 16 Plus Chipset Details). They also include a brand new Capture button, which opens the camera app with a single push. Not only this, action button has also been included in it. The new iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models run on iOS 18 and support Apple’s artificial intelligence-based Apple Intelligence (AI). Both models (iPhone 16 Plus Battery) come with XDR OLED display and IP68 rated build. Let us give you detailed information (iPhone 16 Plus Camera Details) about both these Apple iPhone models (iPhone 16 Plus Price In India).
iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus price, availability
Apple has launched the 128GB base of iPhone 16 for $799 (about Rs 67,000). It is also offered in 256GB and 512GB storage variants. At the same time, the price of the base 128GB variant of iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 (approximately Rs 75,500). It also gets storage variants up to 512GB, similar to the vanilla model. The new models can be pre-ordered from Friday, September 13 and their sale will start from September 20.
iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus specifications
Both iPhone 16 and 16 Plus run iOS 18. The iPhone 16 gets a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, which supports Apple’s Ceramic Shield protection, Dynamic Island, and up to 2000 nits peak brightness levels. At the same time, the iPhone 16 Plus gets a larger 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, which comes with the same display features as the vanilla model. Not only this, except the display, all other specifications of the Plus model are the same as the vanilla model.
Both iPhone models come equipped with the all-new octa-core A18 chipset. This includes the Apple Intelligence (AI) system recently introduced to the world by the company. iPhone 16 models will also support AAA games that were previously only available on the iPhone 15 Pro, such as Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Resident Evil. Apple has introduced new iPhone models in storage options up to 1TB. The handset is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
Unlike last year’s models, the new iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models get a triple rear camera setup, which includes a 48-megapixel wide-angle camera with f/1.6 aperture and 2x in-sensor zoom, and a 12-megapixel depth sensor with f/1.6 aperture. Includes 2x telephoto lens. The third camera is a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, which is fitted with a telephoto lens in the lower ring present in the island. Apple is calling this system the Fusion Camera System. The iPhone 16 models also claim to deliver better audio by reducing wind noise and background noise through machine learning. A 12-megapixel TrueDepth shooter is included on the front for selfies and video calling.
Both models also have a Capture button, which opens the camera app with one push. If you press the capture button while in the app, the photo is captured, while if you long press the same button, you can record the video. Apart from this, action button has also been included in both these models.
Both models come with USB Type-C port. Like always, this year too the information about RAM and battery capacity of the latest iPhone 16 models has not been given. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC.