Apple iPhone 16 sales in India
Over its first five months on sale in India, the iPhone 16 sold 1.8% more units than the iPhone 15 did across the same post-launch window. Sell-through figures below come from Counterpoint's India carrier and retail panel.
- vs iPhone 15 (first 5 months)
- +1.8%
- Latest month (Jun 2026)
- +9.9%MoM
- Share of India market
- India launch
- 1 Sep 2024
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Sales volume
Sell-through in India. Growth rates are open; unit volumes and share of India smartphone market require an account.
iPhone generation comparison
The last two iPhone generations in India, measured over the same window: the first five months on sale from each model's India launch date. Growth is against the preceding generation over its own first five months.
| Model | India launch | Units (first 5 months) | YoY | Share of India market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16 | 1 Sep 2024 | +1.8% | ||
| iPhone 15 | 1 Sep 2023 | — |
Monthly sales
The three most recent closed months. Data through Jun 2026 · updated periodically.
| Month | Units | MoM | Share of India market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | +9.9% | ||
| May 2026 | -29.7% | ||
| Apr 2026 | +28.7% |
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Questions & answers
Common questions about iPhone 16 sales in India.
When did the iPhone 16 launch in India?
The iPhone 16 first sold in India in the week of 1 September 2024, in line with recent generations: the iPhone 15 first sold in the week of 1 September 2023.
Are iPhone 16 sales in India still growing?
Volumes have been choppy since launch. After a steep 28.7% rise in April 2026, sales fell 29.7% in May 2026 and rebounded 9.9% in June 2026, the most recent closed month.
Full sell-through history for this model in this market: unit volumes, market share, the current quarter's weekly detail, with Excel export.