Flipkart sale drops iPhone 16 price to Rs 51,000 just as iPhone 17 goes on sale; which is better?

iPhone 16 price

The launch of the iPhone 17 series coincides with Flipkart’s major festive sale, creating a big dilemma for buyers. While the iPhone 17 goes on sale tomorrow at full price, the iPhone 16 series is seeing steep discounts on Flipkart, making it a serious alternative for those who want flagship performance at a lower cost.

Big price drop on iPhone 16 series

The iPhone 16 (128GB) is expected to be available at an effective price of around Rs 51,999 on Flipkart, down from its original launch price of Rs 79,900 — a saving of over Rs 22,000.

The iPhone 16 Pro, which debuted at Rs 1,19,900, will likely be offered at Rs 69,999 during the sale. The iPhone 16 Pro Max could fall from Rs 1,44,900 to about Rs 89,999. These effective prices include bank offers and exchange deals, making the previous-generation lineup one of the most attractive options in the sale.

How iPhone 16 compares with iPhone 17

The iPhone 17 brings upgrades such as a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, an improved 48MP ultra-wide camera, a sharper 18MP selfie camera, and the latest A19 processor.

On the other hand, the iPhone 16 still features the powerful A18 chip, a 48MP main camera, the customizable Action button, and Camera Control features introduced last year. At its new discounted price, it continues to deliver top-tier performance for most users.

If you want the latest hardware, smoother 120Hz display, and upgraded cameras, the iPhone 17 is the right choice. But for those focused on value, the iPhone 16 at Rs 51,999 delivers high-end performance at a significantly lower cost. Unless you specifically want the newest features, the iPhone 16 deal on Flipkart is hard to ignore.