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Apple iPhone 16 256GB Price in India and other Variants

The starting price for the Apple iPhone 16 256GB in India is Rs. 89,900 . This is the Apple iPhone 16 256GB base model with 256 GB of internal storage. Market Status of Apple iPhone 16 256GB is Released.

Here are few alternate options to check
  • 8GB RAM | 256GB ROM/512GB ROM
  • Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender
₹82,900
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Apple iPhone 16 256gb VS Apple iPhone 17
  • 12GB RAM | 128GB ROM/256GB ROM
  • Chalk White, Black Obsidian, Sea Blue (expected)
₹79,999
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Apple iPhone 16 256gb VS Google Pixel 10
  • 8GB RAM | 128GB ROM/256GB ROM
  • Classic Black And Lavender
₹89,999
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Apple iPhone 16 256gb VS Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Fe
  • 6GB RAM | 128GB ROM
  • Classic Black And Lavender
₹89,900
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Apple iPhone 16 256gb VS Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 12GB RAM | 256GB ROM
  • Classic Black And Lavender
₹89,999
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Apple iPhone 16 256gb VS Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 16GB RAM | 512GB ROM
  • Asteroid Black
₹89,999
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Apple iPhone 16 256gb VS Vivo X100 Pro 5g

Upgrade Insights

What's new, what's not, and should you upgrade?

Feature
Apple IPhone 16 256GB
Apple IPhone 15 Plus 256GB
Processor
Apple A18
Apple A16 Bionic
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Front Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Graphics
Apple GPU (Five-core graphics)
Apple GPU (Five-core graphics)
Pixel Density
461 ppi
460 ppi
Room for Improvement
Rear Camera It should have been improved
Pixel Density Pixel density should have been improved
Graphics Graphics is same in iphone 16
Is the Upgrade Really Worth It?
Better camera, wireless charging make this upgrade worth it.
Price is too high for little improvement
Apple iPhone 16 256GB Key Specs

Apple iPhone 16 256gb Summary

The Apple iPhone 16 delivers a blend of powerful performance, refined design, and advanced AI capabilities. It features a 6.1 inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 2556 x 1179 pixels, offering vibrant colours, true blacks, and smooth visuals enhanced by HDR support and True Tone technology. The device is powered by Apple’s latest A18 Bionic chip built on a second-generation 3nm process, boosting CPU and GPU performance significantly while reducing power consumption. This chip underpins Apple Intelligence, enabling faster machine learning and AI tasks with a 16 core Neural Engine optimized for generative models.

Designed with a recycled aluminium frame, the iPhone 16 emphasises sustainability without sacrificing durability. It includes a sophisticated cooling system that improves heat dissipation for sustained high performance during gaming or intensive tasks. The phone sports a dual rear camera setup with a 48MP main sensor and a 12MP ultra wide lens, supported by computational photography technologies for enhanced image processing. The front camera is a 12MP sensor optimised for crisp selfies and video calls.

Memory options start at 8GB RAM, critical for handling Apple Intelligence features, with storage variants ranging from 128GB to 512GB. With iOS 18 onboard, the iPhone 16 offers a seamless and intelligent user experience, making it a versatile flagship device designed for power users and everyday users alike. It is available in multiple vibrant colours including Black, Pink, Teal, and Ultramarine.

Apple iPhone 16 256gb: Key Specifications & Features

  • Audio Jack

    USB Type-C
  • Stereo Speakers

    Yes
  • Loudspeaker

    Yes
  • Audio Features

    Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
  • Wireless Charging

    Yes
  • Quick Charging

    Yes, Fast, 20W: 50 % in 30 minutes
  • Removable

    No
  • Type

    Li-ion
  • USB Type-C

    Yes
  • Autofocus

    Yes
  • Rear Camera

    48 MP + 12 MP
  • Flash

    Yes, Retina Flash
  • Front Camera

    12 MP
  • Image Resolution

    8000 x 6000 Pixels
  • Shooting Modes

    Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Burst mode Macro Mode
  • Video Recording

    3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 120 fps
  • Weight

    170 grams
  • Ruggedness

    Dust proof
  • Build Material

    Back: Color-infused Glass
  • Height

    147.6 mm
  • Thickness

    7.80 mm
  • Width

    71.6 mm
  • Screen Protection

    Yes
  • Display Type

    Super Retina XDR
  • Pixel Density

    461 ppi
  • Refresh Rate

    60 Hz
  • Resolution

    48 MP f/1.6, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(26 mm focal length, 1.56" sensor size, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 1µm pixel size)12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(13 mm focal length, 0.7µm pixel size)
  • Screen Size

    6.1 inches (15.49 cm)
  • Aspect Ratio

    19.5:9
  • Bezel-less display

    Yes with punch-hole display
  • Brand

    Apple
  • Launch Date

    September 14, 2024
  • Operating System

    iOS v18
  • SIM 2

    5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N14 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N30 / N66 TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N53 / N70 / N71 / N75 / N76 / N77 / N78 / N79 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 2300(band 30) 3G Bands: UMTS 1700/2100 / 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
  • GPS

    Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
  • VoLTE

    Yes
  • Wi-Fi

    Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
  • SIM Size

    SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
  • Wi-Fi Calling

    Yes
  • NFC

    Yes
  • SIM 1

    5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N14 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N30 / N66 TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N53 / N70 / N71 / N75 / N76 / N77 / N78 / N79 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 2300(band 30) 3G Bands: UMTS 1700 / 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
  • Bluetooth

    Yes, v5.3
  • Network Support

    5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
  • SIM Slot(s)

    Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
  • Processor

    Apple A18
  • Graphics

    Apple GPU (Five-core graphics)
  • RAM

    8 GB
  • Fingerprint Sensor

    No
  • Other Sensors

    Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope
  • Expandable Memory

    No
  • Internal Memory

    256 GB
  • Storage Type

    NVMe

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