The iPhone 16E is effectively available for Rs 52,790: Should you buy it?
The iPhone 16E is available on Amazon with a big discount of up to Rs 7,110, its effective price is less than Rs 53,000. Here is how you can grab the deal.
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Apple has completed its iPhone 16 series lineup with the arrival of iPhone 16E, which is now the cheapest model in the family. Launched globally on February 19 and available for purchase from 28 February, the iPhone 16E is already watching online price drops. It is currently listed on Amazon for Rs 56,790, but with the help of selected bank offers and exchange deals, you can significantly reduce the price. In fact, with the correct combination of discounts, the effective price can fall below Rs 53,000, making it one of the most accessible new generation iPhones in the market.
How to get iPhone 16E for Rs 52,790
If you are planning to grab an iPhone 16E, Amazon is currently offering one of the best deals. The phone is available at a listed price of Rs 56,790, but if you use a credit card from ICICI Bank (except Amazon Pay), Axis Bank or Kotak Bank, there is an additional discount of Rs 4,000. With the implementation of this proposal, the effective cost of iPhone 16E is Rs 52,790. This is a direct discount of Rs 7,110. For reference, the iPhone 16E was initially launched at an initial price of Rs 59,900.
Savings do not stop there. You can also reduce the cost of iPhone 16E through Amazon Exchange Program. Depending on the phone you do business, you can get a big discount. The Apple is offering up to Rs 53,950 via the exchange, although the real amount will vary depending on the model and position of your old device.
For example, if you are trading in iPhone 11 in good condition, you can get a discount of up to Rs 14,000, which can cost around Rs 38,790. Similarly, exchange of an iPhone SE 3 can be Rs 9,790, which reduces your final cost to around Rs 43,000. To check your exchange value, go to Amazon, choose the iPhone 16E variant of your choice, and input the details of your current device.
Is iPhone 16E worth the price?
Even without an exchange, the bank offer alone makes the iPhone 16E an attractive option for Rs 52,790. If your budget is around 50,000 to 55,000 rupees, the iPhone 16E offers the best value between Apple’s current line-up. While regular iPhone 16 brings more features, it is also more expensive, and for many, 16E will offer the correct mixture of performance and future proofing.
Of course, the iPhone 16E may be a deal-breaker for some premium features such as magasaf and ultra-wide camera, which. However, it packs a lot where it matters: a beautiful OLED display, new action button, apple’s C1 modem, powerful A18 chip, 8GB RAM, and support for Apple Intelligence – Older models such as iPhone 14 and 15 deficiency.
When compared to the iPhone 15, the price of which is currently around Rs 61,000 on Amazon and does not support Apple Intelligence due to its old A16 bionic chip, the iPhone 16E clearly leads. It brings more power, smarter features and a fresher design – to a more attractive price point.
If you want to upgrade to an iPhone without increasing your budget too much, the iPhone 16E is a very solid option.