Apple Reports: iPhone 16 Sales Increase by 15-20% Compared to iPhone 15 on Launch Day

The much-anticipated launch of the Apple iPhone 16 series on Friday created a buzz across India, with long lines at flagship stores and rapid delivery options available for the first time. According to an initial survey conducted by Counterpoint Research among retailers, sales of the iPhone 16 series surged by 15-20% on its opening day compared to the iPhone 15.

The new Apple iPhone 16 lineup, including the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, has officially launched in India. Apple's trade-in program allows customers to exchange their older iPhones for credits toward a new iPhone 16, potentially leading to significant discounts on the latest models. The credit amount depends on the model and condition of the traded-in device; find out how much you can save here.

Starting at ₹79,900 for the base 128GB iPhone 16, Apple's trade-in program is accessible both online and at Apple Stores. Devices as old as the iPhone 12 can be traded in, and Apple has assured that any device not eligible for credit will be recycled free of charge.

Trade-in Value for an iPhone 15

For those trading in an iPhone 15, which initially launched at ₹79,900 but now retails for ₹69,900, Apple offers up to ₹37,900 in trade-in credit. This amount depends on factors such as storage capacity and battery health.

Trade-in Value for an iPhone 14

iPhone 14 owners can expect up to ₹32,100 in credit when trading in for a new iPhone 16. The iPhone 14 is currently priced starting at ₹59,900.

Trade-in Value for an iPhone 13

For the discontinued iPhone 13, Apple’s trade-in program provides up to ₹31,000 in credit.

Trade-in Value for an iPhone 12

Users can receive up to ₹20,800 in trade-in value for the iPhone 12.

On Friday, following the launch of the new models in India, Apple recorded up to 25% higher sales of the iPhone 16 compared to the iPhone 15 last year, with quick-commerce platforms joining in the excitement.

Customers flocked to the flagship Apple stores in Delhi and Mumbai, where retailers noted unexpectedly high demand for the more expensive Pro models. Store officials reported queues of around 400-500 people outside the Mumbai store despite heavy rain, while Delhi saw 200-300 customers lined up by 8 AM. The lines persisted throughout the day. In a notable shift, quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit and BB Now partnered with Apple retailers like Unicorn to deliver the iPhone 16 directly to customers’ doors within minutes of ordering, transforming the delivery approach for high-end tech products.