The iPhone 16 was launched in 2024. The device brought some noticeable upgrades to its predecessor and proved to be a
capable all-rounder. If you are looking to buy the iPhone 16, you can grab it with a big discount on Flipkart right now.
During Flipkart’s Buy Buy 2025 sale, the iPhone 16 will be available at Rs 55,999. According to the Flipkart website,
this price is inclusive of all offers.
We have extensively used the iPhone 16 here at India Today Tech. In our review, we found that the device was quite
powerful and came with a decent set of cameras. You can check out the full review here: iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
But, if you want to know about the iPhone 16 in some concise points, here are 3 reasons to buy the device, and 1 reason
you may want to look elsewhere.
Yay 1: Flagship performance
The iPhone 16 is powered by the A18 chipset. The device can deliver impressive performance. In our review, we tried
games like Call of Duty Mobile and BGMI, and the iPhone 16 could handle long sessions with ease. You also barely notice
Even today, the iPhone 16 can deliver strong performance against the latest Android flagships.
Apple has worked on improving the battery life on iPhones for years now. The iPhone 16 comes with a 3,561mAh battery
pack and promises all-day battery life. During our review, the phone would easily last for a day and some more, even
after a couple of gaming sessions.
You do get USB Type C for charging, but the charging speed is limited to 25W, nowhere close to what we see on Android
flagships today. On the other hand, you get MagSafe support.
iPhones are the go-to phones when it comes to taking pictures, especially for social media. In this regard, the iPhone
16 will not disappoint you. You get a 48-megapixel main and 12-megapixel ultrawide. Both sensors are quite capable and
deliver consistent results. You do lack a telephoto lens. The selfie camera is a 12-megapixel sensor.
It is 2025, and almost every new phone on the market has a 120Hz display. Some phones even come with a 165Hz refresh
rate now. While Apple did finally bring ProMotion to the base iPhone with the iPhone 17, you will be stuck at 60Hz with
However, the display itself is good. The iPhone 16 uses a 6.1-inch OLED panel, and the colours are vivid and accurate.