Apple to soon assemble iPhone 16 Pro models in India after launch

Apple will soon begin assembling the Pro models in its upcoming iPhone 16 series in India. Apple, through its partner Foxconn, reportedly aims to diversify iPhone production beyond China and increase its manufacturing presence in India. The tech giant has been considering production of the iPhone Pro models in India “for the last couple of years”. The first batch of India-made iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models will likely be assembled within this fiscal year.

Foxconn’s facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, will soon begin the “new product introduction” (NPI) process for the Pro models of the iPhone 16 series, according to a report. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models are expected to enter mass production at the facility once they are launched.

Initially, the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models will be imported into the country, following which Apple will start assembling them domestically for both the domestic market and exports.

For context, Apple introduced India-made iPhone 15 models at last year’s launch, subsequently expanding to include the iPhone 15 Plus model. The India-made iPhone 15 models were available in the country from day one of their launch.

Apple is scheduled to launch the iPhone 16 series globally by the second week of September. The new models will likely go on sale in India by the end of next month.