As reports suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro models will be assembled in the country for the first time. This marks a pivotal shift in Apple's global production strategy
Apple's move to assemble the iPhone 16 Pro models in India follows a gradual shift that began in 2017 with the production of the first-generation iPhone SE.
However, the Pro models, including the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, have remained exclusive to China—until now.
iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16Pro Max could represent a major milestone for India's manufacturing sector. This would be the first time Apple entrusts the assembly of its top-tier Pro models to factories outside of China.
Foxconn, one of Apple's key manufacturing partners, is set to play a crucial role in this transition. The company has already begun training workers at its Sriperumbudur plant in Tamil Nadu.
While earlier reports suggested that these India-assembled iPhone 16 Pro models might be available in stores on the first day of sale, it now appears that production will begin “within weeks” of the global launch.
This move is significant for both India and Apple. For India, the local assembly of iPhone 16 Pro models could bolster its position as a major hub for high-end smartphone manufacturing
The assembly of iPhone 16 Pro models in India marks a new chapter in Apple's production strategy. As the tech giant continues to diversify its manufacturing operations
The upcoming launch of the iPhone 16 series could thus be a turning point, both for Apple's production network and India's manufacturing sector.