The Apple iPhone 16 is a sleek, powerful smartphone featuring a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display protected by the latest-generation Ceramic Shield glass. Powered by Apple’s 3nm A18 chip and 8GB of RAM to fully support Apple Intelligence, it introduces the dedicated Camera Control button alongside a versatile 48MP Fusion main camera and an upgraded autofocus-enabled ultrawide lens. Encased in an aerospace-grade aluminum frame with IP68 water resistance, it includes a 3,561 mAh battery with fast wired and MagSafe wireless charging.
Apple iPhone 16 Price and Availability
The Apple iPhone 16 officially launched globally on September 10, 2024, and arrived in the Philippines with pre-orders beginning on October 10, 2024, followed by its official retail release on October 18, 2024. In the local market, official retail pricing starts at ₱54,990.00 for the 128GB storage configuration, ₱61,990.00 for the 256GB variant, and ₱73,990.00 for the 512GB model. The device is widely available nationwide through official Apple Authorized Resellers (such as Power Mac Center and Beyond the Box), major telecom carrier postpaid plans from Globe and Smart, and online flagships via Shopee and Lazada.
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Brand Apple Model iPhone 16 Launch Date September 10, 2024 Release Date October 18, 2024 Status Available Price ₱54,990 Dimensions 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.80 mm Weight 170 g Build Material Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame Water & Dust Resistance Dust-tight and continuous underwater submersion (up to 6m for 30 minutes) IP Rating IP68 SIM Type Dual SIM (Physical Nano-SIM and eSIM; dual eSIM support)
Colors Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine Screen Size 6.1-inch Display Type Super Retina XDR OLED Resolution 2556 x 1179 pixels Refresh Rate 60Hz Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 Pixel Density (PPI) 460 PPI Brightness 1000 nits (typical), 1600 nits (Peak HDR), 2000 nits (Peak Outdoor)
Protection Latest-generation Ceramic Shield Chipset Apple A18 (3nm) CPU 6-core (2 performance, 4 efficiency cores) GPU 5-core Apple GPU RAM Options 8GB Internal Storage Options 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Expandable Storage No Operating System iOS 18 (Current: iOS 19/20 compatible) UI / Skin Apple Standard UI Special Features Apple Intelligence, Camera Control (dedicated tactile button), Action Button, Dynamic Island, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS via satellite. Main Camera 48MP Fusion (f/1.6, 26mm, Sensor-shift OIS, 100% Focus Pixels) Secondary 12MP Ultra Wide (f/2.2, 13mm, 120° FOV, supports Macro photography) Features 2x Optical-quality zoom (via 48MP crop), Night Mode, Smart HDR 5, Next-gen Portraits, Spatial Photos/Videos. Video Recording 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps, Dolby Vision HDR, Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR @ 30 fps. Front Camera 12MP TrueDepth (f/1.9) Front Camera Features FaceID, Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Night Mode, Cinematic mode.
Front Video Recording 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps. Speakers Stereo Speakers Audio Features Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos®, Voice Isolation, Wide Spectrum mic modes. 3.5mm Jack No Video Formats Supported HEVC, H.264, AV1, ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision. Network 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE, 4G, 3G Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 GPS GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou NFC Yes (with reader mode) IR Blaster No USB USB-C 2.0 (Up to 480Mb/s) Fingerprint Sensor No Face Unlock Face ID (3D depth mapping) Sensors High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Barometer, Proximity, Dual ambient light sensors. Battery Capacity 3,561 mAh (Up to 22 hours video playback) Charging Type Wired & Wireless (MagSafe/Qi2) Charging Speed 30W Wired (50% charge in ~30 mins with 20W+ adapter) Wireless Charging 25W (MagSafe) / 15W (Qi2) Reverse Charging No
Pros and Cons:
- Pros:
- Powerful 3nm Apple A18 processor paired with 8GB RAM to support full Apple Intelligence capabilities.
- Innovative physical Camera Control button for fast photo and video adjustments.
- Upgraded ultrawide lens with autofocus enabling built-in macro photography.
- Durable build featuring aerospace-grade aluminum, latest Ceramic Shield glass, and full IP68 water resistance.
- Support for Wi-Fi 7, fast MagSafe wireless charging, and universal USB Type-C connectivity.
- Cons:
- Screen refresh rate remains standard at 60Hz instead of ProMotion 120Hz.
- USB Type-C port data transfer speeds are capped at standard USB 2.0 limitations.
- Lacks a dedicated optical telephoto camera lens.
- Power adapter is omitted from the retail box.
