iPhone 17: On September 9, Apple held its “Awe Dropping” event to launch the new iPhone 17 series. But as usual, as soon as the new iPhone models are out, the costs of the older models are also discounted.
This news may be helpful to you if you plan on buying an iPhone. Actually, on September 9, Apple held its “Awe Dropping” event to launch the new iPhone 17 series. In addition, the company has introduced the Apple Watch Series 11 and AirPods 3 Pro. But as usual, as soon as the new iPhone models are out, the price of the older models are likewise lowered. Indeed, the company has lowered the cost of the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models that were released last year. Let us now examine the extent to which Apple has reduced the price of its older models.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus new prices
As soon as the iPhone 17 series launched, the price of the iPhone 16 and Plus models really dropped. The base model of the iPhone 16, which retailed for about ₹79,900 when it was first released last year, is now available for Rs 69,900. In addition, the company has lowered the cost of the Plus model, which was first offered at Rs 89,900 last year. It is currently available for Rs 79,900. The Plus variant’s 256GB storage option is also available for about Rs 89,900. the company has discontinued the 256GB variant and 512GB variant of the iPhone 16.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus features
The screen size of the iPhone 16 is 6.1 inches, while the Plus models have a 6.7-inch screen. The Super Retina XDR OLED screen is present on both phones. Also, both versions provide dynamic island, ceramic shield, and peak brightness of up to 2,000 nits.
The Super Retina XDR OLED screen on the iPhone 16 is 6.1 inches, and the one on the iPhone 16 Plus is 6.7 inches. Both models provide dynamic island, ceramic shield, and maximum brightness of up to 2,000 nits. Both gadgets are rated IP68 for water and dust protection. Also, these devices have a new action button on the left and a brand-new camera control button on the right.
Other of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
As of processors, the two phones use the 3nm-based octa-core Apple A18 chipset, which has a 16-core neural engine, a 6-core CPU, and a 5-core GPU. Both of these devices have 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, and Wi-Fi 6E for connectivity.
Features of the iPhone 16 Plus’s camera
A 48MP primary lens and a 12MP autofocus ultra wide camera are part of the dual rear camera setup on the back of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. For taking selfies and making video calls, both devices feature a 12MP TrueDepth selfie camera on the front. Also, both devices feature macro photography, in-sensor 2x zoom, and unique spatial video recording.