Leak shows: iPhone 16 Pro will be assembled in India

More details about the iPhone 16 Pro

While the leaker has no proven track record, he has revealed several important details about the upcoming iPhone 16 series.

In addition to the assembly location, the Chinese informant also revealed a possible rose gold color option for the iPhone 16 Pro models.

However, recent leaks suggest that this rumored rose finish could be replaced with a unique brownish color option.

The Indian assembly is a milestone for Apple and India

The assembly of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max in India is an important milestone for both Apple and the Indian manufacturing sector.

This development is likely part of Apple's New Product Introduction (NPI) process, a multi-stage plan that takes a product from ideation to final production.

To date, no Pro iPhone model has ever been assembled in India.

Foxconn prepares to produce iPhone 16 Pro in India

Foxconn, Apple's manufacturing partner, has reportedly begun training thousands of workers at its factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

The goal of this intensive training is to ensure that the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are ready for their global launch, which is expected to take place in September.

There is also speculation that other Apple partners in India such as Pegatron and Tata-owned Wistron will start producing the iPhone 16 Pro models later.

Possible impact on iPhone Pro prices in India

The assembly of the iPhone 16 Pro models in India could potentially impact their pricing in the country.

Historically, iPhone Pro models have been more expensive in India compared to other countries like Japan, UAE and the US.

The move to assemble these models locally could lead to a price adjustment, but there is no official confirmation of this yet.