The iPhone 16 Pro was officially released on September 20, 2024, with pre-orders starting on September 13, 2024[1][7]. The global launch included major regions such as the United States, United Kingdom, China, Japan, and many more on the initial day[7].
These dates apply to both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Later launch dates were observed in a few countries due to regulatory clearance and regional requirements[7].