UAE Price
AED 4,299
India Price
₹1,09,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2024
The Apple iPhone 16 512GB 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 4,299 in the UAE and ₹1,09,900 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The iPhone 16 512GB excels with its 48MP main sensor featuring sensor-shift OIS and 1.0µm pixels, delivering exceptional low-light detail, and its 3561mAh battery sustains 37 hours of endurance—among the longest in flagship class. The A18 chip’s 3nm architecture ensures flawless 60fps gaming and iOS 18 AI tasks without throttling. However, it lacks a higher refresh rate display—stuck at 60Hz despite competitors offering 120Hz—limiting smoothness for scroll-heavy use. In UAE at AED 4299, it’s competitive because MagSafe/Qi2 15W wireless charging and 50% in 30 minutes wired offer reliable, future-proofed convenience absent in many rivals. In India at ₹109900, it’s overpriced: the same 60Hz panel, no ProMotion, and no ultra-wideband chip make it a premium paywall for features already standard in ₹75000 Android flagships. Buy only if you demand iOS 18’s AI depth and 5G band 79 compatibility for UAE/India roaming.
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| 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 | 512 |
| 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 strong choice in 2026 due to Apple’s long-term software support and reliable performance, making it a smart investment for users who prioritize longevity over frequent upgrades.
The Apple iPhone 16 512GB is priced at AED 4299 in the UAE and is widely available through authorized Apple retailers and major electronics stores.
The Apple iPhone 16 512GB is priced at ₹109900 in India and can be purchased from official Apple stores and authorized online and offline retailers.
The camera delivers exceptional detail and color accuracy in both daylight and low-light conditions, with improved computational photography for sharper portraits and smoother video recording.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy use, including streaming, browsing, and camera usage, and supports all-day endurance without needing a midday charge.
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