Croma has started its Republic Day Sale, offering heavy discounts on smartphones, laptops, TVs, and home appliances. The sale is live both online and in physical stores across India and will run until January 26. With a mix of exchange offers, bank discounts, and cashback deals, buyers can get premium gadgets at much lower prices.
During this sale the iPhone 17, which was launched at Rs. 82,900, can now be bought at an effective price of Rs. 49,400. This price includes exchange benefits of up to Rs. 23,500, an exchange bonus of Rs.8,000, and a Rs.2,000 bank cashback.
iPhone 17 Display
The phone is equipped with a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with HDR 10 support. Additionally, the device comes with 3000 nits of peak brightness in outdoor conditions. Add to it the 120 Hz refresh rate and oleophobic coating that prevents fingerprint smudges.
iPhone 17 Processor
iPhone 17 is powered by the A19 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 256GB and 512GB storage options.
iPhone 17 Cameras
The camera module in the iPhone 17 series is a two-sensor one. The smartphone has three camera’s a 48MP Primary sensor along with a 48MP Ultrawide sensor. The ultrawide sensor can provide 8x Optical zoom. The front camera is a 18MP one.
iPhone 17: Is it worth buying?
With premium features packed into the iPhone 17, it offers exceptional value, making the upgrade to the Pro model feel unnecessary. The iPhone 17 boasts a Ceramic Shield 2 series guard on the display. It is touted to be the sturdiest glass shield on a mobile phone in the industry. Also, it is said to be 3X sturdier than the predecessor. Also, it comes with an IP68 rating, meaning the device can survive up to the depth of six metres under.
China’s smartphone market is known for being fiercely competitive, yet Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup achieved a surprising milestone. The series drove a 37% jump in sales in October, lifting Apple’s market share to 25% for the first time since 2022. This performance stands out even more as the overall Chinese smartphone market declined 1.6% year-on-year in Q4 2025.
