How to pre-order Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 went live at the Apple September event today, September 10, 2024. The iPhone has been upgraded with a new design, better chipset, Apple Intelligence, and more features in the latest edition. Apple has revealed all the pricing details of the iPhone 16, which will go for pre-order on September 13, 2024, at Apple.com and network carrier stores.
This article explains how you can pre-order the Apple iPhone 16. You will also find all the details regarding the new iPhone.
Note: Some aspects of this article are subject to change.
Apple iPhone 16: How to pre-order
The Apple iPhone 16's pre-order page will go live on September 13 but the phone won't start shipping until September 20, 2024. Here's how you can pre-order it once the page goes live:
- Visit Apple's website and choose which iPhone 16 model you want to pre-order.
- Next, select the storage you want.
- Apple may ask whether you would want Apple Care+. Choose the one you want.
- After that, click on the pre-order button and follow up with your payment details.
Alternatively, you can visit any Apple or network carrier store on September 20 to get the new iPhone 16 immediately.
What's new in iPhone 16
The new iPhone 16 comes with a bunch of new features and even a new design. Here are all the highlights of the new iPhone:
New design
The iPhone 16 features the biggest design change since the iPhone 12. The camera island layout on the rear panel went back to the vertical layout that was first introduced with the iPhone X. There's also a new "Capture" button that uses touch-sensitive technology for gesture-based controls. The iPhone 16 will be also available in new colors.
Apple A18 chipset
The new Apple A18 chipset's CPU is 30% more powerful and 30% more efficient compared to the Apple A16 Bionic in the iPhone 15. It has a 5-core GPU that will take your gaming to the next level. It can now play console-level games like Resident Evil Village, Death Stranding, and more, which were previously only available in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
There's also an aluminum substrate underneath the chipset for the first time. This allows the chipset to provide 30% higher sustained performance during long gaming sessions.
Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence will be available on the iPhone 16. You no longer need to buy the Pro iPhones to get the latest Apple Intelligence features. However, this Apple Intelligence won't be available at launch. It launch later this year via an iOS update.
Better cameras
Both the main and the ultra-wide cameras are upgraded with new features and more capabilities to provide an even better camera experience. The ultra-wide camera saw the biggest change in the iPhone 16. Apple bid farewell to the old 12MP sensor and welcomed the new 48MP sensor, which supposedly provides better pictures, whether it's during the day or night.
Pricing
The iPhone 16 is priced at $800 for the 128GB variant, which is the same price as its predecessor. Considering all the new features and changes, the pricing is acceptable.