These phones still hold their own. The iPhone 16 Pro brings a 6.3‑inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. The Pro Max stretches that to 6.9 inches. Both run Apple’s A18 chip and carry 8GB RAM plus 128GB storage at the base. The cameras remain a highlight — a triple rear setup with a 48MP main sensor, 48MP ultra‑wide and 12MP telephoto. Selfies and video calls? A crisp 12MP front camera sorts that. Battery life is decent too: 3582mAh for the Pro, 4685mAh for the Pro Max, both supporting 25W wireless charging. They’re offered in Titanium White, Titanium Desert and Titanium Black.
“The iPhone 16 series made a lot of buzz at the time of launch,” as tech insiders pointed out last year. And rightly so. The Pro versions stand apart with high-end displays, solid build and a camera system that can still rival the best.
Is it worth buying right now?
The big question. With the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max set to land soon, some might think waiting makes more sense. But not everyone wants to pay top dollar for the very latest. “It is worthwhile to note that the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are expected to go up the price ladder when launched,” say market analysts. If you want a top-tier iPhone but don’t fancy stretching your budget, these GOAT Sale deals look very appealing.
More premium deals in the mix
Flipkart isn’t stopping at iPhones. If you want an alternative, the Google Pixel 8a is now Rs 37,999 — decent price for a phone that’s all about clean Android and sharp cameras. The Samsung Galaxy S24 sits at Rs 46,999, packing a punch with the Exynos 2400 chip, a vibrant AMOLED display and a triple camera. If you’re leaning Samsung but want it a bit cheaper, the Galaxy S24 FE is Rs 35,999.
How the base iPhone 16 fits in
Don’t overlook the standard iPhone 16. At launch in India it started at Rs 79,900 for 128GB. Now, Flipkart’s sale has dragged it down to Rs 69,999. Early shoppers even grabbed it for Rs 59,999 when the sale kicked off on 12 July. Bank offers, cashback and EMI deals make it lighter on the wallet too.The iPhone 16 holds up well: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, A18 Bionic chip, 48MP main camera with next-gen stabilisation, 12MP ultra-wide, and a 12MP TrueDepth front camera. It runs iOS 18 and folds in Apple’s new AI smarts through Apple Intelligence.
