India’s festive sales season has now kicked off, with Flipkart’s Big Billion Days and Amazon’s Great Indian Festival offering deep discounts on smartphones. Apple’s iPhone lineup, especially models from the iPhone 13, 14, 15, and 16 series, are seeing the steepest cuts.
Flipkart and Amazon both have added extra perks (bank/card offers, exchange bonuses, no-cost EMI), making premium iPhones much more affordable. Below we compare the major deals on each platform by model, and highlight any exclusive offers and differences in availability.
iPhone 13 and 14 Deals
Even older iPhones are heavily discounted. For example, Flipkart is selling the iPhone 14 (128 GB) for just ₹39,999, nearly 50% off its original ₹79,900 price. This price includes a ₹2,000 instant bank discount on eligible cards.
The iPhone 13 series (also 2021 models) likewise sees “significant price cuts”. Deals on iPhone 13 have emerged alongside those on the 14 and 15 series. Apple’s website shows the 14 starting at under ₹60,000 normally.
- Flipkart iPhone 14 (128 GB): ₹39,999 during BBD (50% off + includes ₹2,000 bank discount).
- Older models: iPhone 13 (128 GB) listings show prices around ₹43,900 on Amazon (from ₹59,900 MRP), implying effective costs in the low ₹40k range (₹42,900) after bank deals. Flipkart did not publicize a similarly low price (₹42,749) for the 13 series, but there are “significant price cuts” across the 13/14 lineup.
iPhone 15 Deals
The iPhone 15 (128 GB) launched in 2023 at ₹79,900, is now heavily discounted. Amazon is offering it for about ₹46,999, and SBI card users get an extra 10% off (capped at ₹1,000), bringing the effective Amazon price to roughly ₹45,749. It was selling at its lowest price of ₹43,749 on day 1 (22 Sept for Prime users) of Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025!
Flipkart’s Big Billion Days doesn’t have as aggressive a deal on the base iPhone 15, but it’s “discounted to about ₹56,999” on Flipkart, a much smaller cut. In practice, buyers looking to save on the iPhone 15 should watch Amazon’s sale with SBI banks’ 10% instant discount and exchange bonuses to make the festival price very attractive. No-cost EMI options are available on both platforms for this model.
- Flipkart iPhone 15 (128 GB): ₹56,999
- Amazon iPhone 15 (128 GB): ₹45,749
iPhone 16 Series Deals
The iPhone 16 series (released mid-2025) saw the biggest discounts, since the iPhone 17 lineup just launched globally. Flipkart’s Big Billion Days slashed the iPhone 16 (128 GB) to ₹51,999 down from ₹69,900, and top banks (Axis/ICICI) added 10% off the sale price (₹48,399 lowest price on day 1 (22 Sept) of Big Billion Days).
Amazon’s list price is higher: the iPhone 16 (128 GB) is ₹65,249 on Amazon, but the exchange program is so generous that buyers can net it for as little as ₹16,449 after trading in a recent model (though that’s an extreme case). More realistically, Axis/ICICI card users still save 10% on Flipkart, and Amazon Prime members can use SBI’s 10% discount on their purchase.
Flipkart’s deals are even sweeter on the Pro models: the iPhone 16 Pro (128 GB) is listed at ₹74,900 (vs ₹119,900 launch). Flipkart also offers a ₹5,000 instant bank discount, cutting it further to ₹69,900. Those with an older iPhone 15 Pro to trade in get an additional ₹37,900 off, putting the final cost near ₹44,099 when combined with an SBI card. On Amazon, the 16 Pro (128 GB) lists at ₹1,05,900. With exchange credits (up to ₹77,050) and SBI discounts, it can effectively fall to ₹28,850.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max (256 GB) has a Flipkart festival price of ₹89,999. It includes a direct drop from ₹1,44,900 and a ₹5,000 bank discount (Axis/ICICI). Exchange offers (up to ₹55,800 off) can make it even cheaper. Amazon’s pricing isn’t listed, but you could assume similar tactics i.e. high base price with huge exchanges.
- Flipkart iPhone 16 (128 GB): ₹51,999. Banks (Axis/ICICI) give 10% off.
- Amazon iPhone 16 (128 GB): ₹69,499. Exchange deals (₹53,050 value) can slash it to ~₹16,449
- Flipkart iPhone 16 Pro (128 GB): ₹74,900 (initial sale). An additional ₹5,000 Flipkart SBI-card discount makes it ₹69,900. An iPhone 15 Pro trade-in knocks it down to about ₹44,099.
- Amazon iPhone 16 Pro (128 GB): ₹1,05,900. SBI 10% + trade-ins (up to ₹77,050) can cut it to ₹28,850.
- Flipkart iPhone 16 Pro Max (256 GB): ₹89,999 (incl. bank discount). With Flipkart’s bank offers and exchange (up to ₹55,800 off) this flagship can effectively be under ₹35,000 if you have a high-end old iPhone to trade in.
In short, Flipkart is delivering rock-bottom prices on the iPhone 16 series (especially with card and trade-in offers), while Amazon’s strength is aggressive bank discounts and massive exchange values that can sink the final price on all models.
Platform-Specific Offers
Both Flipkart and Amazon sweetened their iPhone deals with extra offers, but in slightly different ways:
- Early Access: Flipkart Plus/Black members got a 1-day head start on Sept 22 while Amazon Prime members also gained early access on Sept 22 (sale opened for all on Sept 23).
- Bank/Card Discounts: On Flipkart, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cardholders get 10% off many iPhone deals. Flipkart also had SBI card deals. Eg: An extra ₹4,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro. Amazon offered a 10% instant discount (up to ₹1,000) to SBI credit/debit card users.
- Exchange Bonuses: Both sites offered big trade-in credits. Amazon publicized up to ~₹53,000 off on the iPhone 16 (making it ~₹16,449) and ₹77,050 off on the 16 Pro. Flipkart’s early leaks promised up to ₹55,800 exchange credit on the 16 Pro Max and similar on other models. In practice, trading in an iPhone 15/16 series phone can shave thousands off the final price on both platforms.
- No-Cost EMI: Both Flipkart and Amazon provided no-cost EMI financing on major banks for these iPhones, letting buyers pay in installments without extra interest.
- Loyalty & Cashback: Flipkart lets users pay with SuperCoins or get assured cashback via Flipkart Axis Card/Paytm. Amazon has similar wallet/UPI cashback deals.
- Limited-Time Deals: Some offers (like the Flipkart SBI extra ₹4,000 on 16 Pro) are flash deals for festival week only. Shoppers need to act quickly to grab high-demand models (early sale data shows some iPhone 16 and Pro orders sold out fast).
Comparison Table of Key iPhone Models
| Model | Flipkart Sale Price (incl. basic discounts) | Amazon Sale Price (incl. basic discounts) | Effective Price after Offers | Key Offers & Notes |
| iPhone 14 (128 GB) | ₹39,999 (Flipkart BBD) | ₹60,900 (256GB) | ~₹39,999 (after ₹2k bank discount) | Axis/ICICI 10% bank off on Flipkart | limited Amazon info |
| iPhone 15 (128 GB) | ~₹64,900 (Flipkart estimate) | ₹46,999 | ₹45,749 (can go down to ₹43,749) on Amazon (post-SBI off) | Amazon: SBI 10% instant off | Flipkart: earlier access |
| iPhone 16 (128 GB) | ₹51,999 | ₹69,499 | ₹48,399 via Flipkart Axis Card | ~₹16,449 Amazon (max exchange) | Flipkart: Axis/ICICI 10% off | Amazon: huge exchange credit (₹53,050) |
| iPhone 16 Pro (128 GB) | ₹74,900 | ₹1,05,900 | ₹69,900 Flipkart (after ₹5k card off)~₹28,850 Amazon (max exchange) | Flipkart: ₹5,000 SBI card off | Amazon: exchange up to ₹77,050 |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max (256 GB) | ₹89,999 | approx ₹94,999 list price | ₹89,999 Flipkart (with bank off)+ trade-in makes it <₹35,000 | Flipkart: ₹5,000 card off + exchange up to ₹55,800 |
Note: Each listed price is for the base storage variant (128 GB except where noted) and incorporates advertised discounts (e.g. direct price cut, card offers). The “Effective Price” shows what a savvy buyer can pay after applying bank discounts and/or maximum trade-in credit. Readers should verify actual prices and eligibility in the live sale, as offers can vary by region, stock, and card. It is recommended to wait (10-15 days sale) for the lowest or nearby lowest prices for iPhones because these sales will give lowest prices only for a limited time (as seen in previous yearly sales and 2-days (day 1 & day 2 (day 1 for non-members): lowest price for 1st 2 hrs, then rising) into this year’s sales).
The 2025 festive sales have made premium iPhones more accessible than ever. Flipkart’s Big Billion Days stood out with direct price cuts and strong bank offers on the iPhone 16 lineup, while Amazon’s Great Indian Festival excelled at deep discounts on the iPhone 15 and huge trade-in bonuses across models. For buyers wanting the latest iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max, Flipkart’s upfront discounts may be the best bet. But if you’re upgrading from a recent iPhone and can leverage a high exchange value, Amazon can deliver shockingly low effective prices. In short, this year’s sale season ensures that whether you’re budget-conscious or aiming for Apple’s newest flagships, there’s a deal waiting for you.
