Apple iPhone 16 series launched, here’s how the prices compare to US, Dubai and China

Here's how much the new iPhone 16 series cost in Dubai, US and China.

Moneycontrol News

September 10, 2024 / 16:18 IST

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Apple has launched the iPhone 16 series in India. The price in India for the iPhone 16 starts at Rs 79,900, the iPhone 16 Plus starts at Rs 89,900. On the other hand, the iPhone 16 Pro starts at Rs 1,19,900 and the iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at Rs 1,44,900.

While the prices of the non-Pro models are unchanged compared to the iPhone 15 series, the Pro models—the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max—have launched at Rs 15,000 cheaper.

If you want to buy the new iPhone 16 series from abroad, here is a list of countries where the entire iPhone 16 lineup is significantly cheaper than in India.

iPhone	US (USD)	India (INR)	China (CNY)	Dubai (AED)
iPhone 16	$799 (approx. Rs 67100.57)	Rs 79,900	¥5,999 (approx. Rs 70,752)	AED 3,399 (approx. Rs 77,715)
iPhone 16 Plus	$899 (approx. Rs 75,500	Rs 89,900	¥6,999 (approx. Rs 82,547.25)	AED 3,799 (approx. Rs 86,861)
iPhone 16 Pro	$999 (approx. Rs 83,898.25)	Rs 119,900	¥7,999 (approx. Rs 94,341	AED 4,299 (approx. Rs 98,293)
iPhone 16 Pro Max	$1,199 (approx. 1,00,695)	Rs 144,900	¥9,999 (approx. Rs 1,17,929)	AED 5,099 (approx. Rs 1,16,584)

Do note, that in some countries, there’s an additional tax that applies over the included price. This may slightly increase the price of the iPhone 16 modes.

Is it a good idea to buy an iPhone 16 from abroad?

If you plan to buy the non-Pro models, the price difference is not much. For instance, the iPhone 16 starts at Rs 79,900. On this, you will get some additional bank discount offers. Which will bring the price closer to the US. And, the price difference in China and Dubai is even less for the non-Pro models.

But, in the case of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, the price difference is around Rs 27,000. Even if you include the bank discount, the price difference remains substantial. So, if can make sense to buy the Pro models from abroad than the non-Pro models.