Flipkart’s `End of Season Sale' has delivered one of the steepest discounts yet on Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro, allowing buyers to pick up the premium handset for under ₹70,000 by stacking bank and exchange offers. The sale, which runs from December 12 to December 21, covers a wide range of electronics, but the iPhone deal stands out as one of the most aggressive this season.
During the sale, the iPhone 16 Pro (128GB) is listed at ₹1,09,900. Buyers using a Flipkart Axis Bank credit card are eligible for an instant discount of ₹4,000, bringing the upfront price down to ₹1,05,900.
The real savings come from Flipkart’s exchange programme. Depending on the model, condition of the old phone and pincode eligibility, buyers can avail an exchange value of up to ₹68,050. When combined with the card discount, the effective price drops well below ₹70,000, translating into a total benefit of nearly ₹40,000 in the best-case scenario.
Despite not being Apple’s newest model, the iPhone 16 Pro remains a compelling choice thanks to its flagship-grade hardware, refined design and long-term software support. At its discounted price, it offers premium Apple performance without the premium launch-day cost.
The device features a titanium frame, textured matt glass back and a ceramic shield front. It comes in Black, White, Natural and Desert Titanium finishes. The phone sports a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a 120Hz adaptive ProMotion refresh rate, HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, and peak outdoor brightness of up to 2,000 nits.
Powered by Apple’s A18 Pro chip, the iPhone 16 Pro includes a 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. This setup ensures smooth performance across gaming, photography and everyday use. Apple Intelligence features integrated into iOS add productivity and creativity tools with a strong focus on on-device privacy.
Photography remains a major highlight. The phone packs a 48MP main camera with advanced sensor-shift stabilisation, a 48MP ultra-wide camera, a 12MP 5x telephoto lens with tetraprism technology and a 12MP 2x telephoto option. It supports up to 25x digital zoom, high-resolution photos and professional-grade video features including 4K Dolby Vision, ProRes recording up to 4K at 120fps, Log video and Spatial Video. The 12MP front camera supports 4K video, Night mode and enhanced portrait shots.
The iPhone 16 Pro supports 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and USB-C with DisplayPort support. It also includes IP68 water and dust resistance, Face ID, Emergency SOS via satellite, and Crash Detection.
For buyers willing to use exchange and bank offers, Flipkart’s End of Season Sale presents a rare chance to own a high-end iPhone at a sharply reduced price.
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