Preorders for the Apple iPhone 16 will commence this Friday; here is all the essential information you require.
Schedules, advancements, and detailed information regarding the most significant enhancements.
Apple has officially announced that preorders for the iPhone 16 will commence this Friday on a global scale, allowing eager customers to soon acquire the latest premium offerings from the company.
The new lineup includes the Apple iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Each model features substantial enhancements in terms of chipset performance, camera capabilities, and a variety of innovative AI functionalities, collectively referred to as 'Apple Intelligence.' Apple has concentrated on advancing both the internal hardware and software of these devices, while also introducing new color options and design modifications, such as the addition of a Camera Control button.
The devices will launch at the same introductory price as the previous year, starting at $799. Preorders will be available beginning at 5:00 AM PDT / 8:00 AM ET / 1:00 PM GMT, with shipments expected to commence by September 20, resulting in a brief waiting period before the official release of the iPhone 16 series.
How much will the iPhone 16 cost?| Row 0 - Cell 0 | US starting price | UK starting price |
| iPhone 16 | $799 | £799 |
| iPhone 16 Plus | $899 | £899 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | $999 | £999 |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | $1199 | £1199 |
- Trade-in rebates confirmed for both US and UK
- Up to $650 off at Apple
- Up to £645 off at Apple UK
- Up to $1,000 off at major carriers
Although preorders are not yet available, Apple has already announced several trade-in rebates that will be offered starting Friday. As anticipated, Apple will provide a rebate of up to $650 / £645 for unlocked devices across its entire product line, which mirrors the discount that has been accessible at the official store for several months.
During Apple's keynote event, it was also indicated that trade-in rebates could reach up to $1,000 in the United States, likely through carriers such as AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Currently, no specific deals have been posted on the Apple website, so we will need to wait until Friday for official details. Likewise, contract offers from major networks in the UK will not be available until Friday, preventing us from providing pricing information at this time.
In the coming days, our dedicated iPhone 16 deals page will provide a comprehensive overview of launch promotions, including recommendations for maximizing savings this Friday.
What's new with the iPhone 16?
- New A18 and A18 Pro chips
- Massive focus on new AI-integrated features
- 48MP "Fusion" camera
- Physical camera control function
The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro signify considerable advancements over their predecessors. With the introduction of the A18 series chips, specifically designed for enhanced AI capabilities, alongside upgraded camera systems, these devices present a wealth of appealing new functionalities.
To begin with, the A18 series chipsets introduce 'Apple Intelligence', a comprehensive suite of AI features integrated across the entire spectrum of Apple applications. This includes language models akin to ChatGPT for composing texts or emails, tools for generating images and emojis, and a novel 'Visual Intelligence' application reminiscent of Google Lens.
Regarding hardware enhancements, the iPhone 16 series not only incorporates new chipsets but also boasts an upgraded camera system, which includes a new physical control button that interacts directly with the camera application. Apple has branded the new 48MP main camera as the 'Fusion camera', capable of effortlessly transitioning between high-resolution images and more storage-efficient options, in addition to offering stereoscopic capture for Apple Vision Pro.
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are equipped with slightly larger displays measuring 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, respectively, featuring narrower bezels compared to their earlier models. This year's primary enhancements for the Pro variants include the capability to record 4K video at 120FPS, ideal for slow-motion footage, along with the standard 48MP wide-angle lens and a 5x telephoto lens (12MP and 2x on the regular iPhone 16).
