Apple dropped new products in South Africa today including the new iPhone 16 range and Apple Watch Series 10. Today marks a big day for the brand and South African Apple fans as it is the first time we have had new iPhones launch on the same day as the United States.
Technically, we had them launch before the United States given the time difference. Local Apple fans can head to their nearest iStore this morning and grab an iPhone 16 before the American population even hits 20 September. It is quite a momentous day.
The iPhone 16 lineup includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The base phone starts at R20,999 and the Pro model starts at R26,499. Both phones include new Apple A18 chips with Apple Intelligence capabilities. They also come with the new Camera Control button which is a physical touch capacitive button on the device.
Other features include larger displays, improved battery life, camera improvements and more. The iPhone 16 Pro model has also added 4K 120Hz video recording alongside a new microphone technology that enables users to isolate voices and record studio-level audio.
Keep in mind that you can also trade in your current iPhone for up to R22,000 off a new purchase at iStore. With that in mind, here is the local pricing for the iPhone 16 lineup.
| iPhone 16 Model | RRP |
| iPhone 16 128GB | R20 999 |
| iPhone 16 256GB | R25 998 |
| iPhone 16 512GB | R30 998 |
| iPhone 16 Plus 128GB | R23 999 |
| iPhone 16 Plus 256GB | R26 499 |
| iPhone 16 Plus 512GB | R31 799 |
| iPhone 16 Pro 128GB | R26 499 |
| iPhone 16 Pro 256GB | R28 999 |
| iPhone 16 Pro 512GB | R34 499 |
| iPhone 16 Pro 1TB | R39 999 |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB | R31 799 |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB | R36 999 |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB | R42 499 |
Apple Watch Series 10 and Watch Ultra 2
Apple Watch fans can also pick up the new Apple Watch Series 10 today in South Africa. The new model comes with a slimmer design and a larger display. It boasts a new sleep apnea feature and comes in a fancy Jet Black body. South Africans can also pick up the new polished titanium models which have now replaced the stainless steel material from previous years.
The Apple Watch Series 10 starts at R9,899 for the 42mm aluminium model and R10,599 for the 44mm aluminium model. The polished titanium models start at R17,399 for 42mm and R18,549 for 44mm. Alongside Watch Series 10, there’s also a new Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black titanium. This new model retails for R19,899.
