Foxconn, an Apple supplier, will lead the production of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, which will be assembled in India, according to a report.
Apple plans to start manufacturing the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max in India from their launch, marking the first time its ‘Pro’ models will be made there. Foxconn will lead this production at its facility in Tamil Nadu. This move diversifies Apple’s manufacturing base, indicating a shift from its operations in China.
According to MoneyControl, this ambitious plan aims to ensure that the ‘Made in India’ iPhones are available for purchase on their global release date (Reuters).
Apple Inc., based in California, plans to start manufacturing the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models in India right from their launch, according to MoneyControl. This ambitious plan aims to ensure that ‘Made in India’ iPhones are available globally on their release date.
Traditionally, Apple has concentrated its production in China with partners like Foxconn, Pegatron, and Wistron handling most of the assembly. This new strategy marks a shift in Apple’s manufacturing, reflecting a trend of diversifying production. The iPhone 16 Pro models could be the first ‘Pro’ variants assembled in India, thanks to Apple’s collaboration with local manufacturers.
Foxconn, which has a significant production facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, is expected to lead this initiative. The New Product Introduction (NPI) process will guide the iPhone 16 Pro models from design to full-scale production. Once launched, Foxconn’s facility will begin mass production to meet demand.
Apple’s manufacturing expansion in India started with the first-generation iPhone SE in 2017. Since then, local production has increased, with models like the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 being assembled in India a few months after their release. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus were manufactured in India from launch.
If these reports are accurate, the iPhone 16 Pro models will be the first time Apple produces its premium ‘Pro’ models outside of China, highlighting Apple’s commitment to strengthening its global supply chain and adapting to geopolitical and economic changes.
