Flipkart’s End of Season Sale is offering a significant price drop on the iPhone 16 Pro. By combining bank offers and exchange benefits, customers can purchase Apple’s flagship smartphone for under ₹70,000, positioning it as one of the most attractive iPhone deals currently available. Here’s a breakdown of how the offer is structured.
With the launch of the iPhone 17 series in September 2025, the iPhone 16 Pro moved into a planned inventory clearance phase. Retailers are responding with a mix of calibrated price cuts, bank-linked instant discounts, and high-value exchange offers to accelerate sell-through. Flipkart’s strategy combines these elements to present a compelling “effective price,” effectively resetting consumer price perception from around ₹1.1 lakh to the sub-₹70,000 range.
At the entry level, Flipkart has set the iPhone 16 Pro (128GB) at a calibrated base price of ₹1,09,900. An instant ₹4,000 discount is applied when using the Flipkart–Axis Bank co-branded card, reducing the payable amount to ₹1,05,900. To push the effective price below ₹70,000, an exchange value of roughly ₹36,000 is required (₹1,05,900 − ₹36,000 – ₹69,900). While Flipkart promotes an exchange benefit of up to ₹68,050, this figure applies only to select devices in near-perfect condition, such as the iPhone 15 Pro Max. For most users, the final effective price is determined by the platform’s real-time assessment of the device being traded in.
Based on typical exchange valuation bands, buyers most likely to achieve an effective price below ₹70,000 are owners of recent, high end smartphones. Devices such as the iPhone 15 Pro Max (approximately ₹58,000 to ₹64,000), iPhone 15 Pro (₹50,000 to ₹54,500), and well maintained iPhone 14 Pro Max units (₹35,500 to ₹50,000) fall squarely within the required range. In contrast, older models, including the iPhone 13 Pro or non Pro Android flagships that are two to three years old, generally attract lower exchange values, keeping the final price above the ₹70,000 threshold even after discounts. In effect, this offer functions as a selective upgrade opportunity for recent iPhone owners rather than a broad based price cut for all buyers.
Step by Step Guide to Getting the iPhone 16 Pro for Under ₹70,000
- Check your exchange estimate now. Use the Flipkart app, enter your pincode and exact model and condition to get a realistic trade in quote.
- Confirm bank offer eligibility. Verify that you can use the Flipkart Axis Bank card instant discount. If you do not have one, check whether the up to ₹4,000 discount is available through any alternate cards you hold.
- Compare exchange ranges. If your device’s estimated trade in value is under ₹36,000, you will not reach the sub ₹70,000 mark. In that case, consider selling privately to secure a higher return.
- Decide on a Pre Reserve Pass. Purchase it only if your exchange quote is favourable and you are comfortable with the sometimes non refundable commitment.
- Prepare the old phone. Back up your data, remove all locks, and clean the device thoroughly to avoid depreciation during the delivery inspection.
- Be at home during delivery. Inspection takes place at handover, so keep receipts ready and be prepared to pay any shortfall immediately.
- Factor in hidden fees. Add ₹59 to ₹99 for secured packaging and allow for minor incidental charges, so the final amount does not come as a surprise.
