Flipkart Big Billion Days: Flipkart announced the iPhone 16 series’ prices, and this time, users may expect a huge surprise discount. The iPhone 16 Pro will be priced at Rs 69,999 when credit card incentives are applied, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max is priced at Rs 89,999. The base variant of the iPhone 16 will retail for $52,000 at the same time. This is an excellent time to think about buying new phones because the prices have been kept significantly lower than those of the models from the previous year.
iPhone 16 may be priced up to 32,000.
The base model of the iPhone 16 will be priced at 52,000 when the sale starts. In this case, you can buy the base model of the iPhone 16 for up to Rs 32,000 if you trade in your old iPhone. Let us use an example to better understand. For instance, you may receive an iPhone 14 for around Rs 32,000 if you trade it in for an iPhone 16, which has an exchange value of Rs 20,000. This is calculated by subtracting Rs 20,000 from 52,000.
But the condition of your old phone determines the phone’s exchange value. Also, the cost of the iPhone 16 will only become apparent after its value has been assessed. Also, when you purchase using bank cards like American Express, ICICI, and Axis, you can receive cashback of between Rs 3,000 and Rs 5,000.
iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 17
The question of what buyers ought to buy now comes. The new iPhone 17 base model prices Rs 82,999, while the iPhone 16 Pro, which costs Rs 13,000, is less expensive at Rs 70,000. While both phones have strong features, there are a few key differences that may help you decide.
Camera system: this is where the true difference lies.
A 48MP primary camera, a 48MP ultra-wide, and a 12MP 5x telephoto lens make up the iPhone 16 Pro’s triple camera setup. Apple’s ProRAW photography option is also included. The iPhone 17, on the other hand, has two cameras: a 48MP primary and a 48MP ultra-wide. In other words, the 16 Pro has a more powerful back camera. But the iPhone 17 is superior in terms of the front camera. Its new 18MP center stage camera is excellent for taking landscape selfies and making video calls.
Photographs and videos
While the iPhone 17 can only record 4K at 60 frames per second, the iPhone 16 Pro can record 4K at 120 frames per second. Both phones support macro photography and other types of photography. The iPhone 16 Pro will be a better option if you want to undertake creative and videography photography.
Performance and battery
The iPhone 17 has a little better battery. Compared to the 27-hour battery life of the iPhone 16 Pro, it offers 30 hours of video playback. About the processor, the iPhone 17 sports a new A19 chip, while the iPhone 16 Pro sports an A18 Pro chipset. Both support high-end gaming and are based on 3nm architecture. Yes, an additional year of software updates for the iPhone 17 may be forthcoming.
Connectivity, storage, and display
The iPhone 17 has 256GB of storage by default, while the base model of the iPhone 16 Pro has 128GB. Speaking of displays, the iPhone 17 boasts a significant improvement this time around. It features ProMotion technology, a 6.3-inch LTPO display, and a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits. The iPhone 16 Pro’s brightness is 2,000 nits at the same time. Additionally, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 17 have different USB-C ports; the former supports USB 3 speed, while the latter can only use USB 2. For content producers, this can make a significant impact.
Quality of building and design
Because the iPhone 16 Pro’s body is composed of titanium, it is stronger and more upscale. In addition, the iPhone 17’s body is made of metal. per Apple, metal dissipates heat more effectively. In other words, the iPhone 17 can be useful, but the iPhone 16 Pro appears more upscale in terms of style and feel.
Which phone is the best to buy?
If you value a high-end design, a good camera, and quick data transfer, the iPhone 16 Pro is the finest option under Rs 70,000. But the iPhone 17 at Rs 82,999 is the best option if you value battery life, display brightness, and the front camera more. On the other side, the iPhone 16 base model is also a wonderful choice if you want to go extremely frugal.
Savings or a new upgrade
The iPhone 16 Pro is a great value for the money because it is only Rs 70,000 during Flipkart’s Big Billion Days advancing. But the iPhone 17 is also a good option if you want the newest hardware and long battery life. Your goals and financial situation will determine the choice. But the iPhone 16 is also a good option if you do not want to forgo budget or essential features.