As the year draws to a close, Apple enthusiasts in India have a big reason to celebrate, or rather a ‘slim reason’ to celebrate. The Vijay Sales Apple Days sale is offering an unbeatable deal on the newly released Apple iPhone Air. Launched earlier in 2025 as Apple’s thinnest smartphone ever, the 256GB Sky Blue variant is now available at a significant discount, thereby making it an attractive alternative to the highly popular iPhone 17, without breaking the bank.
For those in the unknown, the iPhone Air has been one of the lesser-selling members of the iPhone 17 family, with many industry insiders citing the premium price tag and the better value proposition of the base iPhone 17.
iPhone Air Vijay Sales price deals and offers
The iPhone Air 256GB in Sky Blue carries an original price of Rs 1,19,900, but Vijay Sales has slashed it by 21% to just Rs 94,990. This straight discount saves buyers Rs 24,910 upfront. This in itself is a tremendous deal for those who have been eyeing iPhone Air but were holding off to let the prices go down as part of the sale events.
For those trading in old devices, Vijay Sales partners with Cashify for exchange offers. You can expect an assured value based on your phone’s condition. Financing is made easy with EMI options starting from low monthly installments, and business buyers can claim a GST invoice for potential savings. Free delivery is standard, and additional deals may apply, though details are site-specific.
Why you should buy iPhone Air over iPhone 17
While the standard iPhone 17, released in September 2025 with a starting price around Rs 82,900 for the 256GB model, offers solid performance with its A19 chip and dual 48MP cameras, the iPhone Air stands out as a unique alternative—especially at its discounted price of Rs 94,990, which bridges the gap to entry-level Pro features without jumping to the iPhone 17 Pro’s Rs 1,34,900 tag.
The iPhone Air’s ultra-slim 5.6mm profile and lightweight 165g build make it far more portable than the iPhone 17’s 7.95mm thickness and 177g weight, ideal for users prioritising comfort and one-handed use. Its larger 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion technology delivers smoother scrolling and more immersive viewing compared to the iPhone 17’s 6.3-inch screen at 120Hz. Performance-wise, the A19 Pro chip in the Air is 40% faster in CPU tasks and boasts a superior GPU for gaming, outpacing the standard A19 in the iPhone 17.
Battery life isn’t in the Air’s favour, but you still get a decent 27 hours of video playback—four hours more than older Pro models. Add in the durable Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Shield 2 for scratch resistance, and Apple Intelligence features, and the Air provides Pro-level capabilities in a sleeker package, making it a smarter buy for those wanting future-proofing without the bulk or extra cost of the Pro series.
iPhone Air specs at a glance
The iPhone Air 256GB Sky Blue boasts a 6.5-inch all-screen OLED Super Retina XDR display with 120Hz refresh rate, ProMotion technology, anti-reflective coating, and fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. Powered by the A19 Pro chip, it features a 48MP Fusion Main camera supporting high-resolution shots and 2x Telephoto at 24MP, alongside an 18MP Center Stage front camera for flexible framing. The built-in lithium-ion battery delivers up to 27 hours of video playback and 50% charge in 30 minutes. Additional highlights include iOS 26, Apple-designed C1X modem for efficiency, Action Button, Immersive Pro Display, and availability in colors like Sky Blue, Space Black, Cloud White, and Light Gold, with storage options up to 1TB.
