The iPhone 16 was released on Friday, September 20, 2024.

Quick Scoop

  • Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 lineup at its “It’s Glowtime” event on September 9, 2024.
  • Pre‑orders opened on September 13, 2024, leading up to the official in‑store and online release on September 20, 2024.
  • All iPhone 16 models (including Pro versions) went on sale the same day globally in Apple’s first‑wave markets.

Timeline at a glance

  • Announcement event: September 9, 2024
  • Pre‑orders start: September 13, 2024
  • Release / on‑sale date: September 20, 2024

These dates line up with Apple’s usual September iPhone launch window and are now widely treated as the standard schedule for the iPhone 16 series.

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