iPhone 16 is available at a discount! The smartphone from Apple’s 2024 line-up of smartphones is currently available at just Rs. 70,000 on Flipkart. The iPhone 16 is a very good deal, at this discounted price with good specifications and Apple Intelligence support. However, with the launch of the iPhone 17 series just around the corner. Should the iPhone 16 be bought right now, or should buyers hold on for a bit or go for the new iPhone 17 launching in September?
iPhone 16 base model, which comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is currently available at Flipkart at just Rs. 69,999. This is significantly lower than the original price of the smartphone, that is Rs. 79,900, which makes it a flat discount of Rs. 10,000. Moreover, the credit card discount and exchange offers could bring the price of the smartphone to around Rs. 60,000.
iPhone 16 Display:
The phone is equipped with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with HDR 10 support. Additionally, the device comes with 2000 nits of peak brightness in outdoor conditions. Add to it the 60 Hz refresh rate and oleophobic coating that prevents fingerprint smudges. The compact size of the smartphone looks appealing however its very subjective due to some people preferring bigger displays.
iPhone 16 Processor:
iPhone 16 is powered by the A18 Bionic chipset, which is a processor based on TSMC’s 3nm fabrication process. The processor has 6 cores, which breaks down into 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. The smartphone comes with 8 GB RAM option and 128GB and 256GB storage options.
iPhone 16 Cameras:
The camera module in the iPhone 16 series is a two-sensor one. The smartphone has two camera’s a 48MP Primary sensor along with a 12MP Ultrawide sensor, and a 12MP sensor in the front camera. The ultrawide sensor can provide 2x and 5X Optical zoom.
iPhone 16 Price:
The smartphone price, which is around Rs 69,990 can come down even more if one applies the Credit Card discounts of Rs. 3,000 and the exchange offer. Of course, it has been on sale for lower prices before. If you want a phone right now, this could be a good deal.
Should you buy the iPhone 16 now or wait for the iPhone 17 next month?
Reports so far suggest that the iPhone 17 may not be a major overhaul compared to the iPhone 16. However, it could bring some meaningful upgrades, especially in terms of the display. Right off the bat, the design of the iPhone 17 isn’t expected to change compared to the iPhone 16. It is expected to retain the same camera module, the Dynamic Island, and the aluminium-and-glass build.