Apple iPhone 17 launch: iPhone 16 price in India drops to…

iPhone 16 prices have dropped on Amazon, Flipkart ahead of the iPhone 17 launch. Amazon offers, EMI, and exchange deals that can bring price under Rs 40,000.

With the iPhone 17 launch just days away, older iPhone models are seeing price cuts and offers. The iPhone 16 series, launched on September 9, 2024, includes the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, and the recently released iPhone 16e. All models are powered by Apple’s A18 chipset and come with 8 GB of RAM.

The iPhone 17 series will be launched on September 9 at 10:30 PM IST during Apple’s event. (Bloomberg)

By MD Ijaj Khan

Ijaj Khan is a technology journalist and Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times, with over three years of experience covering the consumer technology industry. His work spans smartphones, laptops, wearables, gaming, appliances and AI - from hands-on reviews, comparison and buying guides to breaking news and in-depth features that help readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions. Before joining HT Tech, he worked with Jagran New Media, where he sharpened his instincts for fast-paced digital reporting. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in English Journalism and Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi. Whether he's testing the latest flagship smartphone, tracking a major AI announcement, or putting a gaming laptop through its paces, Ijaj approaches every story with the same goal - making technology feel relevant and easy to understand for everyday users, not just enthusiasts. When he's not in front of a screen for work, he's usually travelling to a new city, hunting for great food, or keeping tabs on what's next in tech before everyone else catches on.

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The iPhone 16 base model with 128 GB storage was launched at Rs. 79,900. Amazon is currently selling it at Rs. 69,999, a 12 per cent discount. Customers can also opt for No Cost EMI, with potential savings of up to Rs. 3,000 on EMI interest when using Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit cards. In addition, Amazon offers an exchange discount of up to Rs. 36,050, which can reduce the price of the device to under Rs. 40,000 when combined with cashback and other offers.

Flipkart is selling the iPhone 16 at Rs. 71,399, a 10 per cent discount. Additional offers include 5 per cent cashback for Flipkart Axis Bank and SBI credit cards (up to Rs. 4,000) and Axis Bank debit cards (up to Rs. 750). HDFC Bank users get 8–10 per cent cashback (up to Rs. 1,600/1,500) on credit, debit, and EMI transactions, with extra flat discounts of Rs. 500 on select EMIs. Flipkart also provides a special price reduction of Rs. 8,501, no-cost EMI starting from Rs. 5,950 per month, and exchange discounts of up to Rs. 61,700.

The iPhone 17 series will be launched on September 9 at 10:30 PM IST during Apple’s event. The devices are expected to go on sale in India from September 19.