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Smartphone · Apple · 2024
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro 128GB is Apple's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) chipset. It comes with a 3582 mAh battery. At AED 4,399 in the UAE and ₹1,19,900 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The iPhone 16 Pro 128GB excels with its 48MP main sensor with sensor-shift OIS, delivering exceptional low-light detail, and the 12MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom and 3D sensor-shift OIS, unmatched for distant subject clarity. The A18 Pro chip sustains peak performance for 4K ProRes video editing without throttling, while the 3582mAh battery lasts 37 hours under mixed use. Ideal for professional videographers shooting 4K60 HDR on the go, needing reliable telephoto reach and LiDAR-assisted focus in dim environments. Its weakness is thermal throttling under sustained 4K60 recording beyond 12 minutes, a known flaw in Apple’s current silicon cooling design. In UAE at AED 4399, it’s competitive because no rival offers 5x optical zoom with OIS at this price. In India at ₹119900, it’s overpriced—Samsung’s S24 Ultra delivers similar zoom, larger battery, and 200MP main sensor for ₹112000, making the iPhone’s premium unjustified here.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 3582 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 | 3582 mAh |
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 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 - A3293 |
| 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 - A3293 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) |
| 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 | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 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 Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
| Models | A3293, A3083, A3292, A3294, iPhone17,1 |
| SAR | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.24 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 589.00 / £ 615.75 / € 720.00 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1871052 (v10) GeekBench: 8283 (v6) 3DMark: 4898 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1764 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -27.3 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery | Active use score 14:17h |
| 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 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the iPhone 16 Pro.
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 Pro 128GB is priced at AED 4399 in the UAE and is widely available through authorized retailers and Apple Stores.
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro 128GB is priced at ₹119900 in India and can be purchased from official Apple stores and authorized dealers.
The camera delivers exceptional detail and dynamic range in both daylight and low-light conditions, with improved computational photography that enhances color accuracy and subject tracking.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy use, including streaming, browsing, and camera use, and supports all-day endurance without needing a midday charge.
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