iPhone 16 Pro Will Be Made in India, But Don't Worry: China Remains the Main Production Hub

iPhone 16 Pro Will Be Made in India, But Don't Worry: China Remains the Main Production HubRumors have been circulating that Apple will begin manufacturing high-end iPhone Pro models in India this year, causing some concern among domestic consumers. Now, it has been confirmed that the iPhone 16 Pro series will be manufactured in India

iPhone 16 Pro Will Be Made in India, But Don't Worry: China Remains the Main Production Hub

Rumors have been circulating that Apple will begin manufacturing high-end iPhone Pro models in India this year, causing some concern among domestic consumers. Now, it has been confirmed that the iPhone 16 Pro series will be manufactured in India. However, sources have confirmed that this is solely for domestic sales within India, while the rest of the world, including China, will continue to receive iPhones with the "Assembled in China" stamp. Users can rest assured about the quality of their iPhones.

Since the global launch of the iPhone 15 series last year, India has started producing and selling the model simultaneously with China. Subsequently, India also manufactured the iPhone 15 Plus through Apple's supplier, Wistron. However, for the Pro and ProMax high-end versions, India still relies on imports from China.

Earlier reports suggested that Apple would be assembling the high-end iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models of the iPhone 16 series in India through its partners. Further rumors claimed that the yield rate for iPhones manufactured in India was only 50%, causing Foxconn to return to Henan.

Addressing these rumors, Liu Yangwei, Chairman of Foxconn Technology Group, recently told the media, "There is no difference between manufacturing in India and manufacturing in mainland China. Many of the rumors circulating are not true. If the yield rate was only 50%, I would have already pulled out. I haven't pulled out, and the clients haven't asked me to pull out."

Liu Yangwei's statement effectively puts an end to the rumors regarding the yield rate of iPhones manufactured in India. He confirmed that the quality of iPhones made in India is on par with those manufactured in mainland China and that the rumored yield rate issues are not factual.

This news is also a reassurance for consumers concerned about iPhones made in India. While India has begun producing the iPhone Pro series, it doesn't mean that China will stop producing high-end iPhone models. Currently, China remains the primary production base for iPhones, and it is expected to retain this position for a long time.

For Apple, shifting some of its iPhone production lines to India is intended to reduce production costs and meet the growing demands of the Indian market. For domestic consumers, regardless of where the iPhone is manufactured, as long as the product quality is high and the price is reasonable, it remains a worthwhile choice.

In conclusion, the news of the iPhone 16 Pro series being manufactured in India does not signify the end of "Made in China". China continues to be the main production hub for iPhones and will likely maintain this position for a considerable time. Domestic consumers can rest assured when purchasing their iPhones, as their quality and pricing remain trustworthy, regardless of whether they are produced in China or India.