This morning, hundreds of eager Apple enthusiasts gathered outside the company’s flagship stores in Delhi and Mumbai to purchase the newly released iPhone 16 series. Launched earlier this month during Apple’s Glowtime event, the excitement surrounding the new devices was palpable.
BKC and Saket Stores Bustling with Activity
The Apple stores in BKC, Mumbai, and Saket, Delhi, experienced significant foot traffic as fans lined up to buy the latest iPhone models. Footage shared by news agency ANI showcased the long queues at Select City Walk in Saket, where the line of customers stretched across the entire mall floor.
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#WATCH | Long queues seen outside the Apple store in Delhi's Saket
Apple started its iPhone 16 series sale in India today. pic.twitter.com/hBboHFic9o
— ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2024
The Apple store in BKC Mumbai similarly experiencing same zeal of large crowd for new launch.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: A huge crowd gathered outside Apple store at Mumbai's BKC – India's first Apple store.
Apple's iPhone 16 series to go on sale in India from today. pic.twitter.com/RbmfFrR4pI
— ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2024
Over 37 million iPhone models were reserved in the pre-sale before the iPhone 16 series went on sale on September 20.
Apple Launches iPhone 16 Series in 60 Countries
Today, Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 lineup in nearly 60 countries, including the US, China, Australia, and South Korea. The series features four models: the standard iPhone 16, the iPhone 16 Plus, and the premium iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
iPhone Pro Series Manufacturing in India
For the first time, Apple plans to assemble the iPhone Pro series in India; however, these models will be available for purchase at a later date, according to sources.
Lower Prices Due to Import Duty Cuts
This launch marks a significant change, as the iPhone Pro series is being sold at lower prices compared to previous versions, primarily due to recent cuts in import duties. The iPhone 16 Pro is priced at ₹1,19,900, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at ₹1,44,900. In contrast, last year’s iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max were launched at starting prices of ₹1,34,900 and ₹1,59,900, respectively.