In a surprising move, Apple has significantly reduced the prices of its iPhone 16 Pro models for the Singapore market, making its high-end devices more accessible. This price drop is exclusively witnessed for the Singapore market, while international prices remain the same. The announcement came during Apple's recent "Glowtime" event, where the tech giant launched the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, introducing several exciting upgrades.
One of the key features of the iPhone 16 Pro series is its impressive display size. The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch screen, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max features an expansive 6.9-inch display. Despite the increase in screen size, the devices retain a sleek and slim design due to narrower bezels, providing more screen real estate without making the phones bulkier.
Apple has introduced significant improvements to the camera systems in the iPhone 16 Pro series. Both variants now come with a 5x telephoto lens, previously only available on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, offering superior zoom functionality. The 48MP fusion camera, featuring a second-generation quad-pixel sensor, delivers breathtaking ProRAW images, while the 48MP ultra-wide lens enhances macro photography quality. Additionally, a new dedicated camera button will give users advanced control over photography features, making it easier to zoom in and capture shots.
Discover the power and efficiency of the iPhone 16 Pro featuring Apple's latest A18 Bionic Pro chip. Built on cutting-edge 3nm architecture, the A18 Pro chip offers unparalleled performance and energy efficiency.
Experience advanced AI capabilities with the 16-core neural engine and enjoy high-end graphics for gaming and heavy applications with the 6-core GPU. Explore the future of mobile technology with the iPhone 16 Pro and its revolutionary A18 Pro processor.
Apple is making significant progress in integrating AI into its iPhone 16 Pro series. Powered by the A18 chip, the new "Apple Intelligence" features will enable smarter interactions with Siri and deeper integration with tools like ChatGPT. These AI advancements will streamline tasks such as messaging, email management, and proofreading, significantly enhancing the user experience. These innovative features will be available later this year with the release of the iOS 18.1.
In a strategic move to bolster its presence in Singapore, Apple has lowered the prices of its flagship iPhone 16 Pro models exclusively in this market. While keeping global rates steady, this pricing adjustment underscores Apple's ambition to capture a larger share of Singapore's competitive smartphone landscape.
With the Singaporean smartphone market saturated with high-performance options, Apple's price reduction pressures competitors to reevaluate their pricing structures. The move also opens opportunities for Apple to convert Android loyalists and win over price-conscious buyers seeking premium quality.
| Network | Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) | |
| 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 - A3296 | |
| 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 - A3296 | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| EDGE | Yes | |
| Launch | Announced | 2024, September 09 |
| Status | Exp. release 2024, September 20 | |
| Body | Dimensions | 163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | |
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), titanium frame (grade 5) | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) or Dual eSIM - International IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | |
| Display | Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | |
| Multitouch | Yes | |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) Always-On display | |
| Platform | OS | iOS 18 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.X GHz) | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | |
| Memory | Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM NVMe | |
| Main Camera | 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), 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. | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 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 | |
| Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort | |
| Features | Sensors | - Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Charging | - Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) -25W wireless (MagSafe) - 15W wireless (Qi2) - 4.5W reverse wired | |
| Battery | Li-Ion, non-removable | |
| Misc | Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
| Model | A3296 |
|---|---|
| FreeGift | No |
| Warranty | 1 year local mfg warranty |
| Options | 512GB Activated $2088, No-Actv $2158 |
| Housing | No |
| LCD Replacement | No |
| Battery Replacement | No |
| Network | Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) | |
| 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 - A3296 | |
| 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 - A3296 | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| EDGE | Yes | |
| Launch | Announced | 2024, September 09 |
| Status | Exp. release 2024, September 20 | |
| Body | Dimensions | 163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | |
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), titanium frame (grade 5) | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) or Dual eSIM - International IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | |
| Display | Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | |
| Multitouch | Yes | |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) Always-On display | |
| Platform | OS | iOS 18 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.X GHz) | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | |
| Memory | Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM NVMe | |
| Main Camera | 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), 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. | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 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 | |
| Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort | |
| Features | Sensors | - Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Charging | - Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) -25W wireless (MagSafe) - 15W wireless (Qi2) - 4.5W reverse wired | |
| Battery | Li-Ion, non-removable | |
| Misc | Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
