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Up to the date of March 11, 2025, Amazon and Flipkart have launched some of the deepest discounts for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 15, cashing in on post-launch sales in India. With the iPhone 16 series going on sale in September 2024 and the iPhone 15 being over a year old, both platforms compete to lure customers with reduced prices, bank deals, and exchange incentives. These offers, reaching a peak at sales such as Flipkart 's Big Savings Days and Amazon 's constant promotions, bring premium Apple products within reach.
Here, the most advantageous offers are broken down under sub-headings, which indicate just how deep the discounts are. The iPhone 16, which was priced at Rs 79,900 for the 128GB model, leads the pack with the A18 chip and Apple Intelligence capabilities. Flipkart lists it at Rs 69,999—a flat Rs 9,901 drop—during the Big Savings Days sale, live until March 13.
HDFC Bank credit card holders snag an extra Rs 3,500 off, pushing the price to Rs 66,499. Trading in an old device, like an iPhone 13, yields up to Rs 25,000 off, potentially landing the phone at Rs 41,499. Amazon counters with Rs 74,900, but SBI card users enjoy a Rs 5,000 discount, hitting Rs 69,900.
Exchange offers cap at Rs 63,600, though real-world values hover lower—say Rs 20,000—making Flipkart’s deal sharper for cash buyers. The iPhone 15, originally Rs 69,900, sees its 128GB model tumble to Rs 58,999 on Flipkart, a Rs 10,901 cut. The green variant dips to Rs 57,999, and HDFC Bank offers trim another Rs 4,000, landing it at Rs 53,999.
Exchange bonuses reach Rs 56,500, though a realistic trade-in—like an iPhone 12—nets Rs 22,700, dropping the effective cost to Rs 31,299. Amazon retails it for Rs 61,499 with SBI card discounts of Rs 4,000 bringing it down to Rs 57,499. Exchange rates are a copy of Flipkart's cap but Amazon's initial price is lagging, weighing the balance in favor of Flipkart for those looking for value.
A16 Bionic chip and 48MP camera make this 2023 variant a strong competitor. Both websites depend on bank partnerships to make deals sweeter. Flipkart has a partnership with HDFC Bank, offering Rs 3,500 to Rs 5,000 off on iPhone 16 and Rs 4,000 on iPhone 15 on credit card or EMI payments.
Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card users get 5% cashback, which is around Rs 3,000 on the iPhone 16. Amazon relies on SBI and ICICI Bank , providing Rs 5,000 off on iPhone 16 and Rs 4,000 on iPhone 15, with Amazon Pay ICICI cards offering an extra 5% cashback—around Rs 3,700 on the iPhone 16. These benefits, running up to March 2025, maximize savings, although eligibility depends on individual cards and spends.
Exchange offers magnified affordability. Flipkart provides a maximum of Rs 65,200 on the iPhone 16, with a Rs 2,000 bonus on top, although actual payouts vary by device condition—consider Rs 25,000 for an iPhone 14 in pristine condition. The iPhone 15 is valued up to Rs 56,500, typically fetching about Rs 20,000-30,000 for newer phones.
Amazon also does the same, going up to Rs 63,600 for iPhone 16 and Rs 58,700 for iPhone 15, with matching real-world estimates. Both sites also estimate trade-ins online, taking into account usage and age, so this is a massive game-changer for upgraders with older iPhones. Flipkart edges out Amazon on base prices—Rs 69,999 versus Rs 74,900 for the iPhone 16, and Rs 58,999 versus Rs 61,499 for the iPhone 15.
Its bank offers match closely with Amazon's, but the exchange bonus weighs in favor of trade-in deals. Amazon excels with quicker shipping—many times next-day—and a wider EMI spectrum, including zero-cost ones up to 6 months through SBI or ICICI. Flipkart's mobile app sometimes offers lower prices (Rs 67,999 for iPhone 16) than its website, an anomaly worth a look.
March 2025 is a sweet spot for iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 customers in India. Flipkart's Rs 41,499 effective price for the iPhone 16 (with exchange) and Rs 31,299 for the iPhone 15 outshine Amazon's Rs 49,900 and Rs 36,799, respectively. Trade-ins and bank discounts bring down prices dramatically, with Flipkart's price frenzy leading the way.
Stocks get snapped up instantly during these deals—Flipkart's deal expires on March 13—so think fast. For the newest stuff or a bestseller, these deals take advantage of Apple at record-low prices..
