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Introduction: Apple iPhone 16 Pre-Orders
Apple has introduced its new iPhone 16 lineup, which includes four models: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. These new models come with exciting features, such as a Camera Capture button and advanced Apple Intelligence technology, which will be available later this year. If you’re interested in purchasing one, pre-orders for the iPhone 16 series have already begun on September 13, on Apple’s official website.
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Pricing for iPhone 16 in India
The new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus prices are similar to last year’s iPhone 15 models. However, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max prices have been reduced by Rs 15,000 compared to last year’s models. Additionally, Apple has lowered the prices of some older iPhones, making them more affordable.
Here are the prices for the new iPhone 16 models in India:
- iPhone 16 (128GB): Rs 79,900 (with a Rs 5,000 discount on Flipkart from Axis and ICICI Bank, the effective price is Rs 74,900)
- iPhone 16 (256GB): Rs 89,900 (effective price: Rs 84,900)
- iPhone 16 Plus (128GB): Rs 89,900 (effective price: Rs 84,900)
- iPhone 16 Plus (256GB): Rs 99,900 (effective price: Rs 94,900)
- iPhone 16 Plus (512GB): Rs 1,19,900 (effective price: Rs 1,14,900)
- iPhone 16 Pro (128GB): Rs 1,19,900 (effective price: Rs 1,14,900)
- iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB): Rs 1,44,900 (effective price: Rs 1,39,900)
- iPhone 16 Pro Max (512GB): Rs 1,64,900 (effective price: Rs 1,59,900)
- iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB): Rs 1,84,900 (effective price: Rs 1,79,900)
Pre-order and Shipping Information
Pre-orders for these new models started on 13th September at 5:30 PM IST. Apple will start shipping the phones and making them available in stores on September 20. You can also purchase them through other online retailers like Flipkart and Amazon.
Price Drops on Older iPhones
Along with the iPhone 16 launch, Apple has also reduced the prices of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 models in India. The iPhone 15 now starts at Rs 69,900 for the 128GB version, which is Rs 10,000 less than its previous price. The iPhone 15 Plus now costs Rs 79,900, while the iPhone 14’s base model has dropped to Rs 59,900, a significant Rs 20,000 decrease.
Here are the new prices for the older models:
- iPhone 15 (128GB): Rs 69,900 (down from Rs 79,900)
- iPhone 15 Plus (128GB): Rs 79,900 (down from Rs 89,900)
- iPhone 14 (128GB): Rs 59,900 (down from Rs 69,900)
These price cuts make older iPhone models more affordable, giving customers more options to choose from, depending on their budget. This move also highlights Apple’s strategy to offer competitive pricing for their new models while making previous generations more accessible.
