Apple iPhone 16 is available for just Rs 31,500 on Amazon; know how to grab the deal

TOI Tech Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Aug 19, 2025, 11:20 IST

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IPhone 16 is now on sale on Amazon India. The phone comes with a discount on its original price. Customers can exchange their old iPhone 15 for up to Rs 35,000 off. Amazon Pay ICICI Bank cardholders get an extra discount. The new iPhone features an enhanced camera and A18 Bionic chip. It also introduces Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.

iPhone 16

Apple's iPhone 16, unveiled during the "It's Glowtime" launch event in September 2024, is listed on Amazon India with a notable discount, making it a strong contender in the premium smartphone category. The original pricing stood at Rs 79,990 for the 128GB model, Rs 89,990 for the 256GB version, and Rs 1,09,990 for the 512GB variant.Currently, the 128GB Black phone is being offered at a reduced rate. With Amazon’s exchange program, buyers can bring the effective cost down to just Rs 31,500, making the latest iPhone more accessible to users looking to upgrade to top-tier Apple innovation.

Apple iPhone 16 (128GB, Black) Amazon deal: Check exchange deal and bank offer

On Amazon India, the iPhone 16 (128 GB, Black) is currently available at a discounted price of Rs 72,499, reflecting a 9% markdown from its original listed price. Customers can further reduce the effective cost significantly by exchanging a well-maintained iPhone 15, which can fetch up to Rs 35,000 as a trade-in value. This brings the net price down to Rs 37,499.

In addition, those using the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card are eligible for an extra discount of up to Rs 5,999. When combined, all these offers can bring the final price of the iPhone 16 down to as low as Rs 31,500. For buyers eyeing premium features at a more affordable price, this Amazon deal offers one of the best opportunities to upgrade to the iPhone 16.

iPhone 16 specifications

Display: The iPhone 16 comes with a 6.1-inch OLED display, offering a resolution of 2556x1179 pixels and a pixel density of 460 ppi. It holds an IP68 rating, providing protection against water, splashes, and dust. The OLED display supports high brightness, true-to-life colors, and HDR content, delivering an immersive viewing experience for videos, games, and apps.

Camera: A key feature of the iPhone 16 is the Camera Control, which grants quick access to visual intelligence, allowing users to recognize objects and locations swiftly. It enables fast camera access for taking photos or recording videos. An upcoming update will further enhance these visual intelligence capabilities. The iPhone 16 is equipped with a 48MP Fusion camera, featuring a 2x telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. It also includes a 12MP TrueDepth front camera with an ƒ/1.9 aperture for selfies. The phone supports spatial photo and video capture, and new audio editing tools like Audio Mix allow users to adjust post-capture sound, simulate studio-quality recordings, or balance vocal tracks with environmental noise. Wind noise reduction is improved through machine learning, minimising background disturbances.

Processor: Powered by the A18 Bionic chip, the iPhone 16 leverages second-generation 3-nanometer technology to enhance Apple Intelligence performance. Its 16-core Neural Engine is optimised for running large generative models, performing machine learning tasks up to twice as fast as the A16 chip. The 6-core CPU delivers a 30% performance boost over its predecessor. Overall, the iPhone 16 combines cutting-edge hardware and software features to deliver a seamless, high-performance user experience.

Apple Intelligence: Operating on iOS 18, the iPhone 16 introduces Apple Intelligence, a suite of advanced features available as a free software update. The initial rollout, starting next month, will cover several global regions in U.S. English. Apple Intelligence integrates writing tools into iOS 18, allowing users to rewrite, proofread, and summarise text in apps like Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party platforms. In Notes and Phone apps, users can record, transcribe, and summarise audio. During phone calls, recordings notify participants, and post-call, Apple Intelligence provides a summary of key conversation points.

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