Apple
Apple iPhone 16
₹79,900
A meaningful upgrade over iPhone 15 — Apple Intelligence, Camera Control button, and A18 chip make it the best base iPhone yet.
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A meaningful upgrade over iPhone 15 — Apple Intelligence, Camera Control button, and A18 chip make it the best base iPhone yet.
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✅ Buy this if
iOS users wanting Apple Intelligence AI, the Camera Control button, A18 chip, and USB-C at the base iPhone price
❌ Avoid this if
You want fast charging, prefer Android, or already own iPhone 15
Device overview
Segment
Flagship
Operating system
iOS 18
Processor class
Apple A18
Target user
iOS users wanting Apple Intelligence AI features and the latest iPhone
Real-world usage
Daily usage
Photography, apps, AI tasks, social media, work, gaming
Performance
Flagship-grade with iOS and A18 optimisation
Multitasking
Excellent
Gaming
Flagship gaming
Battery backup
1.5 days
Charging frequency
Every 1.5 days
Future readiness
High (5G, Wi-Fi 6E)
Who is this phone for?
Performance scores
What works well
Apple Intelligence AI, Camera Control button, A18 chip, and iOS 18 — a complete and polished flagship.
Where it struggles
25W charging is still very slow; no charger in box; expensive vs Android flagships.
Pros
- Apple Intelligence AI features
- Camera Control button
- A18 chip performance
- iOS 18 optimisation
- 6 years updates
- USB-C
Cons
- 25W charging only
- No charger in box
- Expensive vs Android
- Apple Intelligence limited in India initially
How it compares
Price segment
₹75,000–₹85,000
Beats
Samsung Galaxy S24 (ecosystem), Google Pixel 9 (performance)
Loses to
OnePlus 12 (value, charging), Samsung Galaxy S24 (Android AI)
Long-term ownership
Software updates
6 years iOS
Service availability
Good
Expected lifespan
5–6 years
Resale value
Excellent
User praise
- Apple Intelligence is exciting
- Camera Control is handy
- Best iOS experience
User complaints
- 25W charging too slow
- Expensive
- No charger
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