The latest iPhones have arrived. And as always, they have come with premium price tags. The most affordable iPhone, the iPhone 16, starts at Rs 79,900. But just because you might need to save up lots to get the new iPhones does not mean that you have to spend a bomb on their accessories too. In fact, there are a number of accessories that will play nice with the latest iPhones in tech town, while coming with prices below or in the vicinity of Rs 1,000. And with no quality or performance compromises either. And if that sounds too good to be true, check out the following accessories that will add value to your new iPhone without letting your bill get too far north of Rs 1,000 and in most cases, keeping it well below it: CMF Power 65 Charger: High-speed charging in a compact form factor Rs 1199 Apple's decision to ditch the charger a few years ago means that one of the first accessories most people have to invest in after getting an iPhone is a charger. And in terms of sheer value for money, it is difficult to beat the CMF Power 65 from Nothing (review). The charger was launched at Rs 2,999, but is now available at close to Rs 1,000 - Rs 1,200 from many outlets, and is an absolute no-brainer for folks looking for a good charger for their iPhone. It is very compact and at 150 grams, is relatively lightweight, making it super easy to carry. Within that small package comes some serious charging muscle, with three ports: two USB Type-C and a conventional USB-A one. It uses Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology and both USB Type-C ports can charge at a speed of up to 65W, while the Type-A charges at 36W. That actually makes it good enough not just to charge your iPhone 16, but even tablets and notebooks. The best part is that even if you charge two devices at the same time, one Type-C port will charge at 45W and the other at 20W, both of which are fast by iPhone standards. Whether you want a charger to juice up the iPhone directly or through the new MagSafe charger (which works at its fastest with a 35W charger and above), this is the one to go for. Stuffcool Revel Magnetic Wireless Charger: Getting that Qi2 wireless charging goodness Rs 1899 Yes, its price might seem well above the 'under a thousand' category, but hey, that price actually includes not just the magnetic wireless charger, but also a Type C to Type C cable and also a 20W wall charger, which makes it a terrific deal for anyone wanting to charge their new iPhone at a relatively brisk speed. The iPhone 16 series comes with support for faster wireless charging through MagSafe (25W) and Qi2 (15W). The Stuffcool Revel is one of the few wireless chargers in India to support Qi2 wireless charging and can charge the iPhone 16 at 15W. It comes in a compact spherical design that is just 8 mm thin that attaches magnetically to the back of your iPhone and charges it at 15W. It charges any device that supports Qi2 at that speed, including Android devices. The inclusion of the cable and the wall charger, which can also actually charge the iPhone 16 over a wired connection at a decent speed make this an absolute bargain for anyone wanting fast wired and wireless charging on a budget for the iPhone 16, especially when you consider that Apple's MagSafe charger will put you back by Rs 4500 and comes with no wall charger. Portronics Luxcell Wireless Mini: Power on the go, wired and wireless Rs 1,199 The Portronics Luxcell Wireless Mini (review) is the perfect budget power bank for those moments when your iPhone's battery is low and no power outlet is nearby. It comes with an impressive 10000 mAh capacity (enough to charge an iPhone 16 close to two times) and supports not just wired but also wireless charging and can connect magnetically to the back of an iPhone. Charging speeds are good too - 18W through its Type-C port and 20W through the Type A, while wireless charging can go up to 15W (although the iPhone 16 will charge at 7.5 W, as this is not a Qi 2 charger). Best of all, the charger is very compact - just 136 mm in length and 210 grams in weight, making it easy to slip into a pocket - and has a rather eye-catching design. Fiio X Jade Audio JA11 DAC: For those seeking 3.5 mm jack audio glory Rs 999 Want to use your wired earphones with the iPhone 16? Get this handy little accessory from one of the best-known names in the audiophile zone, Fiio. The Fiio X Jade Audio JA11 (review) comprises a Type-C port on one side and a 3.5 mm audio jack on the other for your wired earphones, with a connecting cable in between. It is very lightweight at 5 grams but is made of premium materials - aluminium-magnesium alloy and even the cable is high-quality palladium-plated copper. Plug the Type-C port into your iPhone 16, attach the earphones to the 3.5 mm jack and you can sit back and enjoy some very high-quality audio, with amazing clarity and detail, better than even what we get on Apple's own USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter. It supports phone calls and audio recording too, if the connected earphones have these features. A terrific option for those who want high-quality audio from their iPhone 16, while being on a relatively tight budget. It even works very well with tablets and notebooks, significantly improving their audio quality. It is kind of small, though, so be careful not to lose it. SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go (64 GB for Rs 799, 128 GB for Rs 1159) iPhones have never come with support for memory cards, but that does not mean that you cannot expand their storage. And one of the best options for adding more gigs of storage to the iPhone 16 comes from SanDisk. The brand's Ultra Dual Drive Go is basically a small pendrive but with a USB Type C port on one side, which lets you transfer data to and from the phone by simply plugging it into its USB port, and a Type A port on the other, which lets you connect it to a notebook or any other device. It is solidly built, with a swivel form factor and is super compact (so small that you could lose it). You can back up your data if needed using the Memory Zone app, and USB 3.2 support means that transfer speeds are impressive. A terrific option not just to add more storage to your iPhone 16, but to also transfer data to and from it without all the hassle of going online!
