iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Launch Prices

[Swastik]

Hi guys
Will amex reward multiplier work for pre booking of iphone 16 on 13 September
on apple website/ instore

I think so, so far Amex hasn't updated exclusion list to add any Iphones, so that's good

 

[Swastik]

I wouldn't recommend that. And if you seriously need cloud services for pictures then encrypt the data first.
In the era of AI, any content available would be used to train the data model.

Agreed. I go one step further and not store any pictures anywhere that can hurt us if compromised. Even phone storage is not safe, with all the apps having storage permissions.

Even phone storage isn't safe, app and developers have permission for almost everything, not mention everything they do without permission

 

[Nishan11]

Need one suggestion from you guys.

Which credit card to use to buy 16 pro from Bangkok/Pattaya ? What will be overall extra charges? Visiting there on October 2nd week.

Cards I have:-
1) ICICI EMERALD, MMT SIG, SAPPHIRO, AMAZON

2) SBI SC/VISTARA
3) AXIS ( ATLAS, PRIVILEGE,AIRTEL)
4) BOB ETERNA
5)IDFC VISTARA
6) HDFC TATA NEU INFINITY RUPAY
7) PNB RUPAY SELECT
8) YES MARQUEE

Spouse has Infinia metal and Axis vistara infinite.


Debit card for forex that I have:-

1) SBI JCB PLATINUM RUPAY
2) SBI RHODIUM DEBIT CARD

looking forward to suggestions to plan my purchase.

 

[Swastik]

@Batman and to everyone else here,
I've got a 14 Pro 256 Gb, no plans to upgrade right now,
battery is decent, can easily get 1.5 to 2 days with minimal use

How long will it last, when will it become absolutely necessary to upgrade ?

I'm thinking 2026, what do you think ?

 

[Swastik]

Need one suggestion from you guys.

Which credit card to use to buy 16 pro from Bangkok/Pattaya ? What will be overall extra charges? Visiting there on October 2nd week.

Cards I have:-
1) ICICI EMERALD, MMT SIG, SAPPHIRO, AMAZON

2) SBI SC/VISTARA
3) AXIS ( ATLAS, PRIVILEGE,AIRTEL)
4) BOB ETERNA
5)IDFC VISTARA
6) HDFC TATA NEU INFINITY RUPAY
7) PNB RUPAY SELECT
8) YES MARQUEE


Debit card for forex that I have:-

1) SBI JCB PLATINUM RUPAY
2) SBI RHODIUM DEBIT CARD

looking forward to suggestions to plan my purchase.

I think Atlas or Marquee will be your best bet, though i don't have either so can't say in detail

If it's counted towerds milestones, then IDFC/SBI Vistara is also a decent bet, but with AI and Vistara merger in process, you'll have to factor that as well

*forex markup depends on the card used, will add in extra charges

 

[Swastik]

Also, a little sad that Satellite messaging and SOS features, roadside assistance and whatnot are not available in India, seems like a cool feature for a vast country like ours with poor reception in rural and remote locations

 

[chadsterpiece]

@Batman and to everyone else here,
I've got a 14 Pro 256 Gb, no plans to upgrade right now,
battery is decent, can easily get 1.5 to 2 days with minimal use

How long will it last, when will it become absolutely necessary to upgrade ?

I'm thinking 2026, what do you think ?

Give it 2-3 years more. You’re not really going to miss out on much.

 

[Itachi_UchihaItachi_Uchiha is verified member.]

Guys how’s the pricing in Japan. I am visiting there on October and would like to pick one if pricing is less.

 

[Batman]

Need one suggestion from you guys.

Which credit card to use to buy 16 pro from Bangkok/Pattaya ? What will be overall extra charges? Visiting there on October 2nd week.

Since you have a ton of options, I found this Tweet a few days ago that could help you.

 

[Batman]

Japanese prices are great, mere lie bhi ek le aao

Guys how’s the pricing in Japan. I am visiting there on October and would like to pick one if pricing is less.

Edit: Do iPhone nahi laa sakte, to ek Seiko Presage hi le aao

 

[Slayer]

Need one suggestion from you guys.

Which credit card to use to buy 16 pro from Bangkok/Pattaya ? What will be overall extra charges? Visiting there on October 2nd week.

Cards I have:-
1) ICICI EMERALD, MMT SIG, SAPPHIRO, AMAZON

2) SBI SC/VISTARA
3) AXIS ( ATLAS, PRIVILEGE,AIRTEL)
4) BOB ETERNA
5)IDFC VISTARA
6) HDFC TATA NEU INFINITY RUPAY
7) PNB RUPAY SELECT
8) YES MARQUEE

Spouse has Infinia metal and Axis vistara infinite.


Debit card for forex that I have:-

1) SBI JCB PLATINUM RUPAY
2) SBI RHODIUM DEBIT CARD

looking forward to suggestions to plan my purchase.

Atlas because 0 markup and milestone

 

[Nishan11]

Atlas because 0 markup and milestone

Atlas was never 0 Markup. It's 3.5% forex Markup.

Can only be used for Milestone I guess.

I am more inclined towards Emerald metal,Bob Eterna or Yes Marquee. As they have less forex Markup.

 

[Slayer]

Atlas was never 0 Markup. It's 3.5% forex Markup.

Can only be used for Milestone I guess.

I am more inclined towards Emerald metal,Bob Eterna or Yes Marquee. As they have less forex Markup.

Sorry my bad, Yes Marquee would give you roughly 1% after FX markup

 

[Batman]

Also, a little sad that Satellite messaging and SOS features, roadside assistance and whatnot are not available in India, seems like a cool feature for a vast country like ours with poor reception in rural and remote locations

Agreed. SOS satellite call features have saved the lives of 10+ stranded people in the wilderness in the USA. It should have launched in India.

Does the search & rescue team respond on time is a different concern p), but the feature should have been present.

 

[Batman]

@Batman and to everyone else here,
I've got a 14 Pro 256 Gb, no plans to upgrade right now,
battery is decent, can easily get 1.5 to 2 days with minimal use

How long will it last, when will it become absolutely necessary to upgrade ?

I'm thinking 2026, what do you think ?

Your blockers with 14 Pro 256 will be these -

1. Battery will last less than a day
2. Camera quality goes bad (relative to newer iPhone Pros)
3. You don't get to use the new AI features

Other than this, the 14 Pro will be a beast until 2028. An upgrade in 2026 is a safe bet. I would do that if I were in your place.

 

[_ayush]

Need one suggestion from you guys.

Which credit card to use to buy 16 pro from Bangkok/Pattaya ? What will be overall extra charges? Visiting there on October 2nd week.

Cards I have:-
1) ICICI EMERALD, MMT SIG, SAPPHIRO, AMAZON

2) SBI SC/VISTARA
3) AXIS ( ATLAS, PRIVILEGE,AIRTEL)
4) BOB ETERNA
5)IDFC VISTARA
6) HDFC TATA NEU INFINITY RUPAY
7) PNB RUPAY SELECT
8) YES MARQUEE

Spouse has Infinia metal and Axis vistara infinite.


Debit card for forex that I have:-

1) SBI JCB PLATINUM RUPAY
2) SBI RHODIUM DEBIT CARD

looking forward to suggestions to plan my purchase.

Infinia with gvp

 

[Itachi_UchihaItachi_Uchiha is verified member.]

Japanese prices are great, mere lie bhi ek le aao


Edit: Do iPhone nahi laa sakte, to ek Seiko Presage hi le aao

Ha ha… I would have got you if I didn’t myself have a plan to get a Citizen tsuyosa small seconds/forza from Japan!!

 

[Pujaari]

Also, a little sad that Satellite messaging and SOS features, roadside assistance and whatnot are not available in India, seems like a cool feature for a vast country like ours with poor reception in rural and remote locations

Honestly, the SOS and satellite messaging features might be more useful for the iPhone itself, considering it’s more likely to get stolen than you getting lost in India!

 

[Batman]

What's there in iPhone which isn't in android?
25-30k android phone is good enough all rounder phone .

Androids are great phones. I have used the small ones all my life - Samsung S10e, Asus Z2, etc.

Every buyer of iPhone has their own reasons for buying it. Some get it for camera and durability, some others for something else. In most cases, iPhones aren't as good value of money as an Android. But they are still great phones if you buy it at a good price.

 

[Itachi_UchihaItachi_Uchiha is verified member.]

Japanese prices are great, mere lie bhi ek le aao


Edit: Do iPhone nahi laa sakte, to ek Seiko Presage hi le aao

Also looking at the prices, Japan’s price is lower than Dubai’s. Will there be any VAT refund? If yes, the pricing will be reduced much further!!!