iPhone 17 launch effect: Apple slashes prices of iPhone 16, 16 Plus in India

And, Apple has discontinued iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max and older iPhone 15, 15 Plus models in India.

Apple on Tuesday (September 9) launched a new line of iPhone 17, 17 Pro series, along with iPhone Air in Cupertino, US.

Like previous years, with every new iPhone launch, Apple reduces the price of older iPhone models.

This time, the 2024-series devices, iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, have received a price cut of up to Rs 10,000.

During the launch time, the iPhone 16 was available in three storage options—128GB, 256GB and 512GB— for Rs 79,900, Rs 89,999, and Rs 1,09,900, respectively.

The iPhone 16 Plus was offered in three storage options— 128GB, 256GB and 512GB— for Rs 89,900, Rs 99,900, and Rs 1,19,900, respectively.

Now, Apple is offering the iPhone 16 (review) 128GB for just Rs 69,900. And, the iPhone 16 Plus is available in two storage options-- 128GB and 256GB-- for Rs 76,900 and Rs 89,900, respectively.

The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus displayed at Apple Hebbal Store, Bengaluru.

However, there is no reduction in prices of the iPhone 16e (starting at Rs 59,900), as it was launched a few months ago this year.

And Apple has discontinued the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max models. Even the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are no longer available on the official online store and mobile app.

However, iPhone 15 series and iPhone 16 series models will be available with big discounts on third-party retail partner stores at Imagine, Vijay Sales, Croma, Flipkart, Amazon and others until the stocks last.

It should be noted that Flipkart and Amazon are slated to host Big Billion Days and Great Indian Festival later this month on September 23.

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