Apple iPhone 16 256GB
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Design28
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Rear Camera15
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot16
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Videos5
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Key Specs
Performance
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Apple A18 -
Hexa Core (4.04 GHz, Dual Core + 2.42 GHz, Quad core) -
8 GB RAM
Display
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6.1 inches (15.49 cm); Super Retina XDR -
1179x2556 px (FHD+) -
60 Hz Refresh Rate -
Bezel-less
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 48 MP (upto 10x Digital Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 12 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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Dual-color LED Flash -
4k @60 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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12 MP Wide Angle Lens -
Retina Flash -
4k @60 fps Video Recording
Battery
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3561 mAh -
20W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM -
5G Supported -
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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by
Sanket Vijayasarathy
, 16 Oct 2024
Senior Associate Editor with 10+ years in tech, reviewed 500+ gadgets.
Verdict
The base iPhone 16 is a wonderfully compact device that packs several Pro-grade features, such as the Action Button, Camera Control button, an attractive design, faster charging, and (eventually) Apple Intelligence. Honestly, the only real reason to upgrade to this year`s Pro model is the camera. For everything else, the iPhone 16 just works.
Pros
- Powerful chipset, more RAM
- Excellent cameras with useful Photographic Styles
- Solid battery life
- Attractive colour options
Cons
- Finicky Camera Control
- 60Hz refresh rate
- Charging could have been faster
Camera Control
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Before I dive into typical aspects like the design, performance, and cameras of the iPhone 16, we need to talk about Camera Control. This brand-new button on this year's iPhones is something I really tried to like. I really did. And that's the problem. Apple wants you to train yourself to use a new camera button when we're already accustomed to multiple ways to open and use the camera: tapping the camera app from the home screen, using the on-screen camera button on the lock screen, mapping the Action Button to open the camera, or simply swiping left on the lock screen.
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Design and display
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The iPhone 16 is indiscernible from the iPhone 15 when viewed side-by-side, display up. The only way to tell them apart is by the rear camera alignment and the extra buttons on the sides. The iPhone 16 features a vertical rear camera layout, as opposed to the diagonal layout on its predecessor. Those paying close attention will also notice the Action Button on the left side above the volume buttons and a flush strip on the right side below the power button.
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Camera
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Despite coming with only two rear cameras, the iPhone 16 (and iPhone 16 Plus) can actually capture four modes. The 48MP primary 'Fusion' camera can capture 2x optical-quality photos. Note that it is "optical-quality" in that it will give you close to optical zoom photos without a dedicated optical zoom lens. The 2x zoom works quite well and is handy when you want to take close-up portraits. Meanwhile, the 12MP ultra-wide lens with autofocus allows you to take close-up macro shots, which wasn't possible on the iPhone 15.
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Photographic Styles
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Photographic Styles gets a major upgrade on the iPhone 16. The previous version, available until the iPhone 15 series, had five basic tones to choose from - Standard, Rich Contrast, Vibrant, Warm, and Cool. The latest generation Photographic Styles gets five new 'Undertones' settings - Standard, Amber, Gold, Rose Gold, Neutral, and Cool Rose; and nine 'Mood' settings - Vibrant, Natural, Luminous, Dramatic, Quiet, Cozy, Ethereal, Muted B&W, and Stark B&W.
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Performance, software, and Apple Intelligence
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All iPhone 16 models are 'made for Apple Intelligence,' even though they don't come with any of the new AI features out of the box. Still, a key benefit is that both the base iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have been upgraded by two generations to the A18 chipset, along with 8GB of RAM, which is fantastic. While the additional RAM is necessary for future Apple Intelligence features, you still benefit from having all that extra RAM for smoother performance in day-to-day non-AI tasks. The A18 SoC performed extremely well in benchmarks, outscoring Exynos 2400, Tensor G4, and MediaTek Dimensity 9300-powered phones in the segment.
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Battery
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I was floored by the battery life of the iPhone 15 Plus last year. It consistently gave me between 6 to 7 hours of screen-on time, and I continued to get around 6 hours throughout the year. Switching to the base iPhone 16, I knew I wouldn't get the same Plus-sized battery life, but I was still pleased with the results. The iPhone 16 delivered anywhere between 5 to 6 hours of screen-on time during heavy usage, leaving me with about 20 to 30 percent battery by the end of the day. On lighter usage days, the phone can easily last through the day and into the next, thanks to excellent standby time. The iPhone 16 Plus will undoubtedly offer even better battery life. It will be interesting to see how Apple Intelligence will affect battery life in the future.
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Verdict
The base iPhone 16 is a wonderfully compact device that packs several Pro-grade features, such as the Action Button, Camera Control button, an attractive design, faster charging, and (eventually) Apple Intelligence. Honestly, the only real reason to upgrade to this year`s Pro model is the camera. For everything else, the iPhone 16 just works.
- Powerful chipset, more RAM
- Excellent cameras with useful Photographic Styles
- Solid battery life
- Attractive colour options
Pros
- Finicky Camera Control
- 60Hz refresh rate
- Charging could have been faster
Cons
Before I dive into typical aspects like the design, performance, and cameras of the iPhone 16, we need to talk about Camera Control. This brand-new button on this year's iPhones is something I really tried to like. I really did. And that's the problem. Apple wants you to train yourself to use a new camera button when we're already accustomed to multiple ways to open and use the camera: tapping the camera app from the home screen, using the on-screen camera button on the lock screen, mapping the Action Button to open the camera, or simply swiping left on the lock screen.
Read MoreThe iPhone 16 is indiscernible from the iPhone 15 when viewed side-by-side, display up. The only way to tell them apart is by the rear camera alignment and the extra buttons on the sides. The iPhone 16 features a vertical rear camera layout, as opposed to the diagonal layout on its predecessor. Those paying close attention will also notice the Action Button on the left side above the volume buttons and a flush strip on the right side below the power button.
Read MoreDespite coming with only two rear cameras, the iPhone 16 (and iPhone 16 Plus) can actually capture four modes. The 48MP primary 'Fusion' camera can capture 2x optical-quality photos. Note that it is "optical-quality" in that it will give you close to optical zoom photos without a dedicated optical zoom lens. The 2x zoom works quite well and is handy when you want to take close-up portraits. Meanwhile, the 12MP ultra-wide lens with autofocus allows you to take close-up macro shots, which wasn't possible on the iPhone 15.
Read MorePhotographic Styles gets a major upgrade on the iPhone 16. The previous version, available until the iPhone 15 series, had five basic tones to choose from - Standard, Rich Contrast, Vibrant, Warm, and Cool. The latest generation Photographic Styles gets five new 'Undertones' settings - Standard, Amber, Gold, Rose Gold, Neutral, and Cool Rose; and nine 'Mood' settings - Vibrant, Natural, Luminous, Dramatic, Quiet, Cozy, Ethereal, Muted B&W, and Stark B&W.
Read MoreAll iPhone 16 models are 'made for Apple Intelligence,' even though they don't come with any of the new AI features out of the box. Still, a key benefit is that both the base iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have been upgraded by two generations to the A18 chipset, along with 8GB of RAM, which is fantastic. While the additional RAM is necessary for future Apple Intelligence features, you still benefit from having all that extra RAM for smoother performance in day-to-day non-AI tasks. The A18 SoC performed extremely well in benchmarks, outscoring Exynos 2400, Tensor G4, and MediaTek Dimensity 9300-powered phones in the segment.
Read MoreI was floored by the battery life of the iPhone 15 Plus last year. It consistently gave me between 6 to 7 hours of screen-on time, and I continued to get around 6 hours throughout the year. Switching to the base iPhone 16, I knew I wouldn't get the same Plus-sized battery life, but I was still pleased with the results. The iPhone 16 delivered anywhere between 5 to 6 hours of screen-on time during heavy usage, leaving me with about 20 to 30 percent battery by the end of the day. On lighter usage days, the phone can easily last through the day and into the next, thanks to excellent standby time. The iPhone 16 Plus will undoubtedly offer even better battery life. It will be interesting to see how Apple Intelligence will affect battery life in the future.
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Apple iPhone 16 256GB Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | September 13, 2024 (Official) |
| Operating System | iOS v18 |
| OS Updates | 5 Years |
| Security Updates | 5 Years |
Performance
(Excellent)
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| Chipset | Apple A18 | |||
| Processor | Hexa Core (4.04 GHz, Dual core + 2.42 GHz, Quad core) | |||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||
| Fabrication | 3 nm | |||
| Graphics (GPU) | Apple GPU (Five-core graphics) | |||
| RAM | 8 GB | |||
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | |||
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Super Retina XDR |
| Screen Size | 6.1 inches (15.49 cm) |
| Resolution | 1179x2556 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 2000 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 461 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 86.24 % |
| Screen Protection | Yes |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 147.6 mm |
| Width | 71.6 mm |
| Thickness | 7.80 mm |
| Weight | 170 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Color-infused Glass |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, Dual-color LED Flash | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Burst mode Macro Mode |
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| Camera Features |
10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
4k @60 fps Full HD @240 fps |
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Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Wide Angle
Max Zoom Supported 10x
Long Shot 10X
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Excellent)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, Retina Flash | |||||||||||
| Video Recording |
4k @60 fps Full HD @120 fps |
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Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Excellent)
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| Capacity | 3561 mAh | |
| Battery Type | Li-ion | |
| Quick Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging, 50% in 30 minutes | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W Wireless Charging | |
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Battery Test Results
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SAR Value | Head: 1.08 W/kg, Body: 1.17 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| IR Blaster | No |
Multimedia |
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| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
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Apple iPhone 16 256GB Key Highlights
| Processor | Apple A18 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 256 GB 8 GB RAM + 512 GB |
| Display | 6.1", 1179 x 2556 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP |
| Battery | 3561 mAh |
Apple iPhone 16 Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Apple iPhone 16 (8 GB + 128 GB) | ₹69,900 |
| Apple iPhone 16 (8 GB + 256 GB) | ₹89,900 |
| Apple iPhone 16 (8 GB + 512 GB) | ₹99,900 |
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