First iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro deliveries arrive to customers across Australia and New Zealand

Apple has officially released the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max to customers across Australia and New Zealand, with deliveries beginning now in the two countries, where it is Friday, September 20 ahead of the rest of the world because of the international time difference.

There are no official Apple Stores in New Zealand, but customers in Australia will now be able to begin collecting their reserved iPhone orders from the countries’ retail locations.

Deliveries and in-store availability for the new devices will continue over the next 24 hours as more countries enter Friday, September 20. Availability will expand to Macao, Vietnam, and 19 other countries on Friday, September 27.

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus come in a range of vibrant colors and feature significant camera enhancements. These include a 48MP Fusion camera with a 2x Telephoto option and a 12MP Ultra Wide camera for improved low-light performance and macro photography. Powered by the new A18 chip, the models boast up to 30% faster CPU performance, 40% faster graphics, improved battery life, and the Action button from the iPhone 15 Pro for quick access to key functions.

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max offer larger displays and a more durable titanium design. They also introduce an upgraded 48MP Fusion camera system with advanced video capabilities, including 4K120 fps Dolby Vision recording. Both Pro models are powered by the A18 Pro chip, which features a 16-core Neural Engine and a 6-core GPU for enhanced performance and efficiency. The iPhone 16 Pro Max delivers the longest battery life of any iPhone, and both models include new Camera Control features and enhanced audio recording capabilities.