UAE Price
AED 3,199
India Price
₹79,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2024
The Apple iPhone 16 128GB is Apple's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Apple A18 (3 nm) chipset. It comes with a 3561 mAh battery. At AED 3,199 in the UAE and ₹79,900 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The iPhone 16 excels with its 2000-nit HBM display for outdoor clarity, 48MP main sensor with sensor-shift OIS for stable low-light shots, and 15:42h active battery life — among the best in its class. It’s built for professionals who rely on consistent HDR video capture, precise color grading via Dolby Vision, and seamless MagSafe/Qi2 wireless charging at 15W. But its A18 chip, while fast, throttles under sustained 4K60 recording, limiting long-form creators. In UAE at AED 3199, it’s competitive because it’s the only phone with 5G band 78 support and MagSafe in this price bracket. In India at ₹79900, it’s overpriced — the same hardware costs 20% less in the UAE, and local rivals like the Pixel 8 Pro offer comparable cameras and 120Hz displays for ₹69900. Skip if you need higher refresh rates or expandable storage.
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Samsung · AED 3,999 · different brand, similar price
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 3561 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 3561 mAh |
| Dual | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3287 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3287 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 170 g (6.00 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Models | A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288, iPhone17,3 |
| SAR | 1.08 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.24 W/kg (head) 1.41 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 457.15 / £ 499.00 / € 540.39 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1721149 (v10) GeekBench: 7929 (v6) 3DMark: 4295 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1708 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.5 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 15:42h |
| Energy | Class B |
| Battery | 37:00h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C |
| Announced | 2024, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 20 |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.4 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the iPhone 16.
Yes, it remains a solid choice in 2026 due to Apple’s long-term software support and reliable performance, making it a cost-effective option for users who prioritize longevity over cutting-edge features.
The Apple iPhone 16 128GB is priced at AED 3199 in the UAE and is widely available through authorized Apple retailers and major electronics stores.
The Apple iPhone 16 128GB is priced at ₹79900 in India and can be purchased from official Apple stores and certified online retailers.
The camera delivers sharp, vibrant photos with excellent low-light performance and supports 4K video recording at 60fps for smooth, professional-quality footage.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, social media, and video playback, and supports fast charging for quick top-ups when needed.
Ready to buy the iPhone 16?
From AED 3,199 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
