Recent insights have uncovered that Apple is gearing up to manufacture the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max in India, marking the first instance of such production outside China.
Foxconn, a major manufacturing partner for Apple, is reportedly already preparing its workforce at the Tamil Nadu facility in India. This development supports the growing speculation that the "Made in India" iPhone 16 Pro models are indeed in the pipeline.
New Evidence Emerges
A Weibo user leaked an image displaying a label that appears to seal the iPhone 16 Pro box. The label intriguingly states, "Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in India." Although the source of this leak is not widely recognized, the label's text is consistent with the circulating reports about the iPhone Pro models potentially being assembled in India, suggesting a likely authenticity.
It's important to note that only the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max models are expected to be assembled in India. The standard iPhone 16 and 16 Plus will not be part of this initiative. Initially, the new models are anticipated to be exported to meet demand, with local production in India commencing shortly after their official release.
Expanding Production Partnerships
Besides Foxconn, other collaborators like Pegatron and Tata Group in India are also projected to initiate the production of the iPhone 16 Pro models soon.
This move is not Apple's first foray into Indian assembly lines. The technology giant, based in California, began manufacturing the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models in India last year.
Meeting International Demand
Given the relatively high prices of the latest iPhones, demand within India is moderate. Consequently, a significant portion of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max units assembled in India are expected to be exported to regions such as the US, the Middle East, and Europe.
