History of IPhone 16 Pro in Timeline

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are smartphones developed by Apple as part of the eighteenth iPhone generation, succeeding the iPhone 15 Pro models. Announced on September 9, 2024, and released on September 20, 2024, they feature larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays, respectively. Key upgrades include a faster processor, enhanced wide and ultra-wide cameras, Wi-Fi 7 support, larger batteries and come pre-installed with iOS 18. The models were discontinued on September 9, 2025, upon the unveiling of the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.

September 9, 2024: iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max Announcement

On September 9, 2024, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, along with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, were announced as the eighteenth generation of the iPhone, succeeding the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

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September 13, 2024: iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max Pre-Orders Begin

On September 13, 2024, pre-orders for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max started. The iPhone 16 Pro model starts at $999, while the Pro Max model starts at $1,199.

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September 20, 2024: iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max Release

On September 20, 2024, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max were officially released. The phones include larger displays, a faster processor, upgraded cameras, support for Wi-Fi 7, and larger batteries and come pre-installed with iOS 18.

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October 20, 2024: Indonesia Bans iPhone 16 Sales

On October 20, 2024, the Indonesian Ministry of Industry announced a formal ban on the sale and use of iPhone 16 models in Indonesia, citing that Apple has not fulfilled their promised investments and failing to meet the 40% local content requirement threshold for certification.

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February 26, 2025: Indonesia Lifts Ban on iPhone 16 Sales

On February 26, 2025, after further negotiations, which included the plan to build manufacturing, research and development facilities, the Indonesian Ministry of Industry lifted the ban on the sale of iPhone 16 models. Apple subsequently entered the process of obtaining a local content certificate.

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