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iPhone 16e can be yours for around Rs 35,000, but there's a catch

iPhone 16e can be yours for around Rs 35,000, but there's a catch

India Today2 days ago
The iPhone 16e is a great option for anyone looking to enter Apple's ecosystem at a relatively affordable price. Launched at a starting price of Rs 59,900, the iPhone 16e is still quite new — just about five months old. Despite that, we've already seen some great deals on Apple's most budget-friendly iPhone. But the current offer is probably the best yet. If you take into account the listed price, ongoing bank offers and exchange discounts, the iPhone 16e can effectively be bought for as low as Rs 35,725. Here's how it works.advertisementiPhone 16e available for around Rs 35,000 on AmazonTo get the best deal, head over to Amazon. The phone is currently available with a flat discount of Rs 6,300, which brings the price of the 128GB version down to Rs 53,600. On top of that, using select bank cards — SBI or ICICI credit cards (excluding Amazon Pay) — gets you an additional Rs 4,000 instant discount, making the effective price Rs 49,600.Amazon is also offering an exchange bonus of up to Rs 49,100 on your old smartphone. So if you're looking to upgrade from your current device, now could be the perfect time.
For example, exchanging an old iPhone 11 brings an additional discount of Rs 13,875. That means the iPhone 16e could be yours for just Rs 35,725. Even trading in an iPhone SE 3 gives you a Rs 12,100 reduction, bringing the final price to Rs 37,500 — a great deal for a device that only launched a few months ago.Of course, the final exchange value depends on your phone's condition and model. To check the trade-in value, visit Amazon, select your preferred iPhone 16e model, and enter the details of your old phone. If your device qualifies for a high exchange rate, you could land a very good deal on Apple's latest entry-level iPhone.But, should you buy it?Even without the exchange offer, using the bank discount alone gets you the iPhone 16e for Rs 49,600. That makes it a sensible choice for anyone looking to buy an iPhone for under Rs 50,000. Yes, spending a bit more will get you the regular iPhone 16, which is technically better — but if you're on a strict budget, the 16e gives you excellent value.Keep in mind that the iPhone 16e skips a couple of features — there's no MagSafe support and no ultra-wide-angle camera. But in return, you get a bright OLED display, the Action Button, Apple's custom C1 modem, the high-end A18 chip, 8GB RAM, and Apple Intelligence support. For the price, it delivers quite a bit.To recap, the iPhone 16e launched globally on February 19 this year. Pre-orders began on February 21, with open sales starting on February 28.- Ends
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