iPhone Air now ₹25,000 cheaper on Amazon: 2 reasons to buy, 2 to skip

iPhone Air is now available under ₹95,000 on Amazon, after offers. Here's how this deal works.

iPhone Air 256GB costs ₹1,19,900 in India, which is ₹15,000 less than the Pro model. (Shaurya Sharma - HT)

By Shaurya Sharma

Shaurya Sharma is the Technology Editor at Hindustan Times Digital Streams, where he oversees technology coverage across digital and social platforms. With over eight years of experience across editorial, video production, and digital media, his work focuses on smartphones, AI, consumer gadgets, and shaping audience-first content strategies for modern tech consumers.

He began his career in 2018 as a fashion cinematographer before turning his lifelong passion for technology into a profession. From spending his childhood immersed in tech magazines, video games, and the latest gadgets to covering the global consumer tech industry today, technology has remained a constant throughout his journey.

Over the years, Shaurya has worked with some of India’s leading media organisations, including CNN-News18, Sportskeeda, and Guiding Tech, where he led video initiatives that combined strong editorial storytelling with engaging visual and social-first execution.

A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Manipal University, Shaurya has reviewed hundreds of products across categories including smartphones, laptops, gaming consoles, cameras, and wearables. Beyond work, he is passionate about animal welfare, environmental causes, and automobiles, particularly turbo-petrol cars

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iPhone Air has not been too popular within the iPhone 17 series, primarily because the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the regular iPhone 17 are far more practical options. The iPhone Air does have its shortcomings, but if you know exactly why you are buying it, it can be a truly one of a kind device. It is the thinnest iPhone yet. It is also very durable and feels unlike anything else in the hand.

During the launch window, the phone was available at its usual MRP of ₹1,19,900. However, it is now available for much less and has received a significant price cut on Amazon. How low? You can get it for around ₹95,000, which is a full ₹25,000 less than the MRP of ₹1,19,900. Curious to know how this deal works? Read on for the details.

iPhone Air for around ₹95,000: How to buy

If you check Amazon right now, the iPhone Air 256GB model is listed at ₹99,000, which is ₹20,900 less than the MRP. On top of this, if you check out using an Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card, you will receive an additional discount of ₹4,950. This amount is credited as cashback to your Amazon Pay balance. The effective price, therefore, comes down to ₹94,000, which is ₹25,850 less than the MRP, making it a substantial discount.

Other storage variants of the iPhone Air are also discounted. The 512GB model is available at ₹1,19,000, while the 1TB model is listed at ₹1,38,890, with additional Amazon Pay discounts available on these variants as well.

1. iPhone Air 256 GB: Thinnest iPhone Ever, 16.63 cm (6.5″) Display with Promotion up to 120Hz, Powerful A19 Pro Chip, Center Stage Front Camera, All-Day Battery Life; Sky Blue

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Two reasons why you should buy the iPhone Air, and two reasons why you should not

Reasons to buy:

The first reason to buy the iPhone Air is its sheer form factor and design. If you value form over function and want a phone that feels luxurious in the hand, and you do not care too much about camera versatility or having the best battery life, the iPhone Air stands out from everything else.

The second reason is performance. The iPhone Air features the same powerful internals as the iPhone 17 Pro, including the A19 Pro chipset and 12GB of RAM. The display is also impressive, measuring 6.5 inches and supporting ProMotion, which adds to the overall premium experience.

Reasons to not buy:

The first reason not to buy the iPhone Air is the speaker setup. It only features a mono speaker housed in the earpiece. The sound is tinny, not very loud, and there is no stereo separation. Audio can also get muffled at times, so if you consume a lot of content on your phone using the speakers, you want want to look at rest of the iPhone 17 lineup.

The second reason is limited camera versatility. The iPhone Air has a single rear camera. While it supports in-sensor Zoom and delivers reliable results, it lacks an ultra-wide camera and a dedicated telephoto lens. If you value ultra-wide shots or having multiple focal lengths, the iPhone Air may not be the right choice. That said, the single camera is quite capable for everyday photography, including casual shots of friends and family, and in some ways, having just one focal length can push you to be more creative with your photography.