The iPhone 16 will launch on September 9, so the next big Apple event is not too far away and will take place next week. While many people are excited to see what the company has to offer with the launch of the new iPhone 16 series, some with budget restrictions might also be wondering what the prices could be for the 2024 iPhones. Well, the official prices will be out by early next week, here is how much we expect the upcoming iPhone 16 lineup to cost in India. The prediction is based on the leaked prices and specs. Here are the details.iPhone 16, Plus, Pro, Pro Max: India price (expected)
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Apple Hub just recently leaked the prices of the iPhone 16 series. It suggests that the base model of the iPhone 16 could be priced at $799 (around Rs 67,100). The iPhone 16 Plus, featuring a larger display, is tipped to cost $899 (roughly Rs 75,500). The iPhone 16 Pro is tipped to be priced at $1,099 (around Rs 92,300) for the 256GB variant. Meanwhile, the ultra-premium iPhone 16 Pro Max is said to start at $1,199 (around Rs 1,00,700) for the same storage capacity.
These are the leaked prices for the US market. As is the case every year, the iPhone 16 series is expected to cost much higher in India.
To recall, the iPhone 15 Pro was announced in India at Rs 1,34,900 and the Pro Max at Rs 1,59,900. So, the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max could either cost the same or Apple could increase the prices by a few thousand rupees to cover the cost of increased components and premium features.
Since the company hiked the prices of the iPhone 15 Pro by Rs 5,000 and Pro Max by Rs 20,000, it isn’t expected to announce a major price hike with the launch of the iPhone 16 series.The iPhone 15 went on sale at Rs 79,900 in India for the 128GB storage model and the Plus model at Rs 89,900.
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iPhone 16 Pro, Pro Max: Why we might see a price hike?
The iPhone 16 and its Plus model could cost the same as the standard iPhone 15 models because the leaks suggest the same and the new ones are also said to get minor upgrades. Since the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are tipped to receive a major improvement in the rear camera setup, some small changes in design, a new chipset, AI features, and a bigger battery as well as a display, there is a possibility that these changes could further drive up prices.
Economic Daily reports that Apple might incorporate higher-end moulded glass lenses in the iPhone 16 Pro models, aiming to make the devices lighter and thinner and improve optical zoom capabilities. These premium components are likely to add to the overall cost of the devices, potentially making the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max more expensive than their predecessors.
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While exact pricing details remain speculative, rising production costs and premium features suggest that Indian consumers might need to prepare for higher price tags when the iPhone 16 series finally hits the market.
