Massive crowds flood Apple stores as iPhone 16 sales begin
The launch of the iPhone 16 series has sparked significant interest across India, with large crowds gathering at Apple stores in major cities. Thousands of eager customers thronged the Apple store in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), hoping to be among the first to own the new device. Some customers had been in line for over 21 hours before the store opened.
Apple's flaghip BKC store seeing massive footfall
Similar scenes witnessed at Apple Saket
In Delhi's Saket, a similar scene unfolded as people queued up at the Select City Walk mall, another Apple store location. The anticipation for Apple's latest offering was palpable, with videos of the long lines and enthusiastic crowds quickly going viral on social media. As per reports, Sahaj Ambavat from Noida has purchased the first iPhone 16 Pro in India at the Apple Store in Saket.
Crowd outside Delhi store
Over 37 million units reserved during pre-order
The iPhone 16 series was launched in nearly 60 countries on September 20, including major markets like the US, China, Australia, and South Korea. The series includes four models: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple's latest lineup has already made waves with over 37 million units being reserved during the pre-sale period before the official launch.
Apple reduced pricing for Pro model
Contrary to earlier reports, Apple is experiencing strong demand for its latest smartphones. The base model of the iPhone 16 starts at ₹79,900 while the iPhone 16 Pro series starts at ₹1,19,900. Notably, the iPhone 16 Pro is priced ₹15,000 lower than its predecessor, the iPhone 15 Pro, due to a recent reduction in import duties This pricing strategy has been well-received by customers and contributed to the buzz surrounding the launch.
