iPhone 16 Pro: The iPhone 17 may be the newest superstar in Apple’s lineup, but surprising numbers show that many buyers are still using the iPhone 16 Pro instead — and no, it’s not just about saving money. The iPhone 16 Pro continues to offer powerful performance, top-tier cameras, and refined design that still feels premium in 2025. In this article, I have mentioned the top 5 reasons why the iPhone 16 Pro remains one of the smartest and most popular picks even after the launch of iPhone 17.

1. Best Discount Available

One of the reasons is discount because Apple iPhone 16 Pro with 128GB base variant is currently available at 8% discount on Reliance Digital. As you know, its original price is ₹1,19,900 but after this discount you can purchase this smartphone at just ₹1,09,900. Along with that, you can save extra ₹4,000 with IDBI credit card. Furthermore, if you do not have full money then this smartphone is also available on EMI which starts at just ₹6,701 monthly.

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2. Capable A18 Pro Chip

The A18 Pro chipset inside the iPhone 16 Pro remains an incredibly powerful and future-proof processor. While the iPhone 17’s A19 chip might be marginally faster, the real-world performance difference in everyday tasks, high-end gaming, and AI features is minimal to non-existent for the average user. However, the A18 Pro chipset in iPhone 16 Pro still handles everything effortlessly, including the advanced Apple Intelligence features introduced with iOS 19, and those customers who are in Apple ecosystem since a long time know it better.

3. Excellent Camera Setup

The camera system on the iPhone 16 Pro is still top of the line. As you know, it features a new 48MP ultra-wide lens and a 5x optical zoom telephoto lens along with a 48MP sensor. The image quality, low-light performance, and video recording capabilities of this smartphone are still superb, and many users find the iPhone 16 Pro’s cameras superior for their needs.

4. Design Issue

iPhone 17 series’ new Cosmic Orange colour attracted more customers, but the recent issue of the colour changing from orange to pink has diverted the mind of many people. So people are still going with iPhone 16 Pro instead of any iPhone 17 series colour because they may have doubt, and the slightly more compact 6.3-inch screen size of the iPhone 16 Pro is a major saving point.

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5. Long Term Software Support

Apple is renowned for its exceptional software support, and it promises many years of iOS updates for its older models. Likely, the iPhone 16 Pro will receive software updates for at least 5 to 6 years, so there is not any major change with iPhone 17 and you get similar features with a more cost-effective choice.