The wait is finally over. Apple has taken the wraps off its latest flagship smartphones, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. While these phones have many new features and an updated design compared to their predecessors, one thing that many want to know most is how much they’ll cost and when it’ll go on sale.
Price of the new iPhone
Pricing of the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max is as follows, based on storage configuration:
- iPhone 16 Pro
- 256GB: $1,099
- 512GB: $1,299
- 1TB: $1,499
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 256GB: $1,199
- 512GB: $1,399
- 1TB: $1,599
These prices are a little higher than the iPhone 15 Pro series, whose base models start at $1,099 for the iPhone 16 Pro and $1,199 for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The higher storage options also see a modest price hike, with 1TB variants costing $1,499 and $1,599, respectively.
When does pre-order begin?
Preorders for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will begin Friday, September 13, 2024, at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time, 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, using the Apple Store app, Apple’s website, or by visiting authorized retailers and carriers.
To smoothen this process, Apple has introduced the feature “Get Ready,” allowing users to know well ahead of time: their model, their carrier status, your accessories, your AppleCare+ plan, and your preferred payment method.
Users who plan to upgrade through the iPhone Upgrade Program can make early steps for pre-approval, including checking eligibility, securing credit lines, and confirming shipping details.
Release date
As was the case with previous models, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will arrive in stores this Friday, September 20, 2024. Pre-orders start a week in advance.
Key features and improvements
The most exciting upgrades and new features of the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max:
- Bigger size screens: The iPhone 16 Pro comes with a 6.3-inch display, while in the iPhone 16 Pro Max, a screen of 6.9 inches would be fitted with the same ProMotion technology that provides a seamless refresh rate of 120Hz.
- Improved camera system: The phones have a triple-camera system on the backside: the main sensor is 48MP, with 12MP ultra-wide and a telephoto lens.
- A18 Bionic chip: The latest A18 Bionic processor promises faster performance and greater power efficiency than the A17 chip used across the iPhone 15 Pro series of smartphones. iOS 18: Both phones will run the latest iOS 18 mobile operating system from Apple, bringing several new features and enhancements.
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are at the very top of Apple’s heap in its lineup for 2024 regarding smartphones. Both these phones will cater to any power users and people in dire need of the best, since they will be high-end priced, have top functionalities in the market, and further optimized performance.
Orders open on September 13, 2024, with the devices in store by a week later, on September 20, 2024. The steep prices for some notwithstanding, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are surely going to be in high demand both among the incumbent Apple enthusiasts and tech-savvy customers at large.
