At its recent ‘It’s Glowtime’ event, Apple introduced four new additions to its iPhone lineup: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, and iPhone 16 Plus. While boasting a more powerful processor and some design enhancements, the global pricing for the new iPhone range remains consistent with last year’s models. In India, the iPhone 16 Pro series has seen a significant price reduction of ₹15,000 compared to its predecessors.

iPhone 16 Series Pricing: India vs. the World

Following the launch, a key question arises: are these new iPhones more affordable in India or in other countries like the US, Japan, UAE, and others? To assist with this decision, let’s analyze the prices of the iPhone 16 series across different regions.

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus maintain the same starting prices as last year in India, at ₹79,900 and ₹89,900, respectively.
In the US, the iPhone 16 series begins at $799, which translates to roughly ₹67,000.
In the UAE, the iPhone 16 can be purchased for AED 3,399, approximately ₹78,000.

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have undergone a substantial price drop in India compared to their predecessors, starting at ₹1,19,900 and ₹1,44,900, respectively.
In the US, the iPhone 16 Pro variants start at $999, which is about ₹84,000.
In the UAE, the iPhone 16 Pro begins at AED 4,299, approximately ₹98,000.

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Conclusion:

As evident from the table, the US emerges as the most affordable location to purchase the new iPhone 16 series, followed by the UAE and then India. The UK has the highest prices for the new iPhones.

Please note that these prices are subject to change based on currency fluctuations and local taxes. It’s advisable to conduct thorough research and compare prices from authorized sellers before making a purchase decision.