iPhone 15 was initially launched 79,900 (for the 128GB model) but it is currently available with good discounts on several online platforms. However, some platforms offer better deals than others and this way you can save some extra money if you are in the market to buy the latest iPhone.
Vijay Sales
The most attractive deal is currently available at Vijay Sales, which includes 11% off and an additional discount of Rs 6,000 if you have an ICICI Bank or SBI credit card. You can also get up to Rs 4,500 off on HDFC Bank credit card EMI. With the bank offer, the effective price comes down to Rs 69,290.
The platform is offering an exchange bonus of Rs 3,000, which means whatever is the quoted price of the smartphone you wish to exchange for the iPhone 15, you will get an additional Rs 3,000.
For example, if I am being offered a rate of ₹14,460 for the Samsung Galaxy S21+, the total discount I get will be ₹17,460. This leaves the total price of the iPhone 15 at ₹51,830.
Flipkart
Instead of the bank offer, Flipkart is offering a 14% discount, which brings the price down to ₹67,999. However, it also offers an exchange bonus of ₹3,000 on trade-in. As for the Galaxy S21+, here I get a discount of ₹20,500, which brings the effective price down to ₹47,499.
Buying from Flipkart will be a good option for those who do not have an ICICI Bank, SBI or HDFC card. But remember that the final price you get will depend on whether you want to exchange the old smartphone or not and the condition of the model you are planning to exchange.
Unicorn Store
Unicorn is an authorized reseller of Apple products. Before Apple opened official stores in the country, people could only go to resellers like Unicorn for all their Apple-related purchases or queries.
What most people don't know is that these authorised resellers usually offer huge discounts. Currently, the iPhone 15 is available for ₹69,912 or ₹63,912 if you are an ICICI Bank or SBI card holder. Unicorn is also offering a ₹3,000 bonus on the exchange of the smartphone, bringing the total price down to under ₹60,000.
Specifications of iPhone 15
The iPhone 15 with its 6.1-inch display is a great option for those who don't like big smartphones. It is powered by the A16 Bionic chipset and comes with up to 512GB of storage – the price will go up with more storage options. It has a dual camera setup at the back with a 48MP main sensor and a 12MP ultrawide. The selfie camera is also 12MP. Users claim that the battery life on the device can last more than a day with moderate usage. The best part is that it is now USB Type-C compatible and future-proof.
At this price, the iPhone 15 is a great buy. The only reason you should wait for the iPhone 16 is if you want action buttons and spatial video (which is basically useless without the Vision Pro) in a non-Pro iPhone. The iPhone 16 may or may not have Apple Intelligence features – so choose your battles wisely.