The iPhone 16 is here in all its glory and Apple has left no stone unturned to highlight the range of software-centric Apple Intelligence AI features it includes alongside the hardware upgrades. Apple has also revamped the color options for the iPhone 16 vanilla models. The new colors are more saturated and will likely appeal to consumers more than last year’s more muted pastel shades. The iPhone 16 Pro models were also unveiled in a brand new Desert Titanium finish, which is a mix of gold and brown. These new colors, along with the hardware and software upgrades, are sure to attract plenty of new buyers and boost pre-order sales for Apple.

But how do you order them? Can you order them right now? Well, pre-orders aren’t open for Indians yet. Read on to find out when you can start pre-ordering these new phones and when you can expect delivery.

iPhone 16 series pre-order information

If you want to order any of the iPhone 16 series models – be it the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max – you will need to visit the Apple India website on September 13 at 5:30 PM IST to place your order. Public Notice: Order your device ASAP unless you are willing to wait for several weeks. This is especially true for the Pro models. Last year, demand for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max was huge, pushing delivery dates well beyond November. So if you want one at launch, order quickly.

Alternatively, you can reserve a device by contacting an offline store near you. This could be an Apple reseller like Imagine or a third-party retail partner. Be careful though, as many offline stores tend to offer bundles at launch that offer expensive accessories. Be aware of what you’re getting into.

iPhone 16 series price in India

The pricing of the iPhone 16 Pro has surprised some buyers in India, as it is the first time that Apple has launched a main iPhone at a lower price than the previous flagship. The iPhone 16 Pro costs ₹1,19,900 for the base model with 128 GB, the iPhone 16 Pro Max with 256 GB base costs ₹1,44,900, and the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus start at ₹79,900 and ₹89,900 for the 128GB model. While the prices for the vanilla model are the same as the prices for the iPhone 15 from last year, the prices for the iPhone 16 Pro model have dropped and now cost around ₹10,000 less compared to the iPhone 15 Pro models.