iPhone 16 Price and Full review - Smstime
iPhone 16 price
Pre-booking of the Apple iPhone 16 Series has started from 5:30 pm on September 13. At the same time, its purchase in India has started from September 20. Talking about the discount, you can get an instant discount of Rs 5000 on the new iPhone with American Express, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank cards. Apart from this, you can also buy new iPhones in 3 or 6 months at no-cost EMI.
In India, the price of the 128 GB storage variant of the iPhone 16 will be Rs 89,900. The 256GB variant will be priced at Rs 99,900, and the top model with 512GB will be priced at Rs 1,09,900. Apart from Apple's official site, you can also book this iPhone series from e-commerce platforms Flipkart and Amazon. Apart from this, you will also be able to buy the new series from offline authorised Apple stores.
In India, the price of the 128 GB storage variant of the iPhone 16 will be Rs 89,900. The 256GB variant will be priced at Rs 99,900, and the top model with 512GB will be priced at Rs 1,09,900. Apart from Apple's official site, you can also book this iPhone series from e-commerce platforms Flipkart and Amazon. Apart from this, you will also be able to buy the new series from offline authorised Apple stores.
iPhone 16 Full Review
Display
Weight (g): 170.00
Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
Screen size (inches): 6.10 inch
Resolution: 1179x2556 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI): 460
IP rating: IP68
The iPhone 16 is a cutting-edge smartphone made from aerospace-grade aluminium, making it extremely robust and lightweight. It measures 147.60 x 71.60 x 7.80 mm and weighs just 170 grammes, making it easy to carry. The phone has a 6.1-inch screen with a resolution of 1179 x 2556 pixels, making photos and videos extremely clear and vibrant. With 460 PPI (pixels per inch), the display is extremely sharp and clear. The phone has a refresh rate of 60 Hz, which ensures smooth scrolling and animations. Additionally, the iPhone 16 comes with an IP68 rating, which means it is water and dust resistant.
Hardware
Processor: hexa-core
Processor: Apple A18
RAM: 8GB
Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Expandable storage type: No
The iPhone 16 features Apple's latest A 18 chip for performance. Which is built on 3 nm architecture. It has a 6-core CPU. In which there are 2 performance cores while 4 efficiency cores are given. They will be 30 percent faster than the previous model. This is a hexa-core processor. With 8GB of RAM, this phone can easily handle more demanding activities like multitasking and gaming. For storage, you get options of 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB. However, it does not have a microSD card slot, so you will have to choose adequate storage at the beginning. Overall, the iPhone 16 is a phone with strong performance. Which can easily handle your daily tasks and also improve the gaming and multimedia experience.
Apple Intelligence
The Apple Intelligence feature has been given in all the models of the iPhone 16 series. In a way, it will work as a personal, advanced AI assistant for you. The company has integrated it into many other features of the new iPhone. You can use Apple Intelligence from galleries or email to chat messages. Apple Intelligence will also summarise the notifications automatically. The company has integrated Apple Intelligence into Siri. You will be able to communicate with Siri on the home page itself.
Visual Intelligence
Apart from Apple Intelligence, the Visual Intelligence feature has also been given in iPhone 16 models. By clicking a photo of something, you can also search for it immediately. This feature has been integrated into the camera button given in the iPhone 16 series.
iPhone 16 Camera
Features: dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps,
Front camera: 12-megapixel (f/1.9)
Features: HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
The iPhone 16 has a powerful camera setup that lets you capture amazing photos and videos. The main camera is a dual-lens system that includes a 48MP main sensor and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. The main sensor has an aperture of f/1.6, which ensures better low-light performance. Also, sensor-shift OIS (optical image stabilisation) helps you take steady and sharp photos. The ultrawide sensor offers a 120-degree field of view, letting you capture wider scenes. A dual-LED dual-tone flash is also included with the camera, which helps you take better photos in low light. For videos, the iPhone 16 supports 4K and 1080p recording, including HDR and Dolby Vision HDR. The selfie camera is a 12 MP sensor with an aperture of f/1.9. This camera too supports HDR and Dolby Vision HDR, as well as 3D (spatial) audio and stereo sound recording.
iPhone 16 Connectivity Features
Wi-Fi: YesWi-Fi standards supported: 802.11 b/g/n/ac/axe
GPS: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes, v 5.30
NFC: Yes
Infrared: No
USB Type-C: Yes
Headphones: Type-C
The iPhone 16 is extremely advanced in terms of connectivity. It supports the latest Wi-Fi standards (802.11 ac), giving you a fast and stable internet connection. With GPS, you can easily navigate anywhere in the world. With Bluetooth 5.3, you can easily connect your other Bluetooth devices. With the NFC feature, you can make contactless payments and transfer data. With the USB Type-C port, you can charge your phone faster and transfer data. It supports dual SIM, allowing you to use two numbers on the same phone. Apart from this, it supports both 5G and 4G, giving you excellent network coverage.
Type-C port is used for headphones. All these features provide users with a seamless and comprehensive connectivity experience. Whether you want to browse the internet, use wireless earbuds, or connect to another device, the iPhone 16 has all the features for you.
Sensors
3D face recognition: yes
Compass/Magnetometer: Yes
Proximity sensor: Yes
Accelerometer: Yes
Ambient light sensor: Yes
Gyroscope: Yes
Barometer: Yes
The iPhone 16 is a treasure trove of modern technology. It is because of the sensors present in it that this smartphone has become so smart. With the help of 3D face recognition technology, you can unlock your phone securely. Sensors like compass and accelerometer improve navigation and gaming experience. The ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen, while sensors like a gyroscope and barometer make AR experience and fitness tracking possible. The proximity sensor allows the phone to automatically turn off the screen during a call. Overall, all these sensors together make the iPhone 16 a powerful and versatile device.
