With different supply chains and sellers, Flipkart and Amazon are among the leading online retailers in India. While they sell several other items (beyond the scope of this article), smartphones remain among the most popular categories.
In today’s article, we’ll try to find out which platform offers better deals on iPhones, particularly the latest iPhone 16 series (and a couple of other models). For this, we’ll use the current selling price applicable on August 5, 2025, and see which one offers the higher discount or offer.
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Flipkart vs. Amazon: iPhone 16 Deals And Discounts
Flipkart
- Available Price: While writing this article, the baseline iPhone 16 (128GB) is available on Flipkart for Rs. 68,999 (down from its listing price of Rs. 79,900).
- Bank Offer: Using an ICICI Bank credit card, buyers can get a discount worth Rs. 4,500 (on EMI). Hence, the effective price of the smartphone comes out to be Rs. 64,499.
- Exchange Offer: Suppose we exchange an iPhone 13 for an iPhone 16. Flipkart is offering between Rs. 6,200 and Rs. 23,000 (flawless), depending on the condition of the phone. Keep in mind that Flipkart charges a Rs. 199 exchange fee.
With exchange, the effective price of the iPhone 16 (128GB) comes out to be Rs. 41,499 (plus the exchange fee).
Amazon
- Available Price: The iPhone 16 (128GB) is available on Amazon for Rs. 72,300, down from the listing price of Rs. 79,900.
- Bank Offer: Using an SBI credit card, buyers can get a Rs. 4,250 discount on EMI and a Rs. 4,000 discount on one-time transactions. Considering the former, the effective price of the handset is Rs. 68,050.
- Exchange Offer: Trading in an iPhone 13 (128GB) with no damage can get you Rs. 24,150 in exchange value (which includes a limited-time additional discount of Rs. 3,000). Like Flipkart, Amazon also charges an exchange service fee of Rs. 179.
Hence, the effective price of the iPhone 16 comes out to be Rs. 43,900, which is slightly higher than Flipkart (Rs. 2,381). The exchange fee, however, is somewhat lower.
Given below is a summary of all the prices. Remember, they might be different for you, depending on the prevailing offers on the day and the phone you exchange (and its condition).
| iPhone 16 (128GB) | Flipkart | Amazon |
| Listing Price | Rs. 79,900 | Rs. 79,900 |
| Retail Price | Rs. 68,999 | Rs. 72,300 |
| Bank Offer | Rs. 4,500 | Rs. 4,250 |
| Exchange Value (iPhone 13) | Rs. 23,000 | Rs. 24,150 |
| Exchange Fee | Rs. 199 | Rs. 179 |
| Effective Price | Rs. 41,698 | Rs. 44,079 |
| Costs Rs. 2,381 less |
Now that we’ve explained the pricing for one model, we’ll include the summarized table for a few others (as it will help you save time).
Flipkart vs. Amazon: iPhone 16 Plus Deals And Discounts
| iPhone 16 Plus (128GB) | Flipkart | Amazon |
| Listing Price | Rs. 89,900 | Rs. 89,900 |
| Retail Price | Rs. 79,999 | Rs. 81,900 |
| Bank Offer | Rs. 6,000 (via ICICI credit card) | Rs. 4,250 (via SBI credit card EMI) |
| Exchange Value (iPhone 13) | Rs. 21,000 | Rs. 24,150 |
| Exchange Fee | Rs. 199 | Rs. 179 |
| Effective Price | Rs. 53,198 | Rs. 53,679 |
| Costs Rs. 481 less |
Flipkart vs. Amazon: iPhone 16 Pro Deals And Discounts
| iPhone 16 Pro (128GB) | Flipkart | Amazon |
| Listing Price | Rs. 1,19,900 | Rs. 1,19,900 |
| Retail Price | Rs. 1,07,900 | Rs. 1,11,900 |
| Bank Offer / Cashback | Rs. 6,000 (via ICICI credit card) | Rs. 5,595 (via Amazon Pay ICICI credit card) |
| Exchange Value (iPhone 13) | Rs. 23,000 | Rs. 24,150 |
| Exchange Fee | Rs. 199 | Rs. 179 |
| Effective Price | Rs. 79,099 | Rs. 82,334 |
| Costs Rs. 3,235 less |
Flipkart vs. Amazon: iPhone 16 Pro Max Deals And Discounts
| iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB) | Flipkart | Amazon |
| Listing Price | Rs. 1,44,900 | Rs. 1,44,900 |
| Retail Price | Rs. 1,32,900 | Rs. 1,34,900 |
| Bank Offer | Rs. 6,000 (via ICICI credit card) | Rs. 6,745 (via Amazon Pay ICICI credit card) |
| Exchange Value (iPhone 13) | Rs. 23,000 | Rs. 24,150 |
| Exchange Fee | Rs. 199 | Rs. 179 |
| Effective Price | Rs. 1,04,099 | Rs. 1,04,184 |
| Costs Rs. 85 less |
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Flipkart vs. Amazon: iPhone 16e Deals And Discounts
| iPhone 16e (128GB) | Flipkart | Amazon |
| Listing Price | Rs. 59,900 | Rs. 59,900 |
| Retail Price | Rs. 54,900 | Rs. 49,999 |
| Bank Offer | Rs. 3,000 (via ICICI credit card) | Rs. 2,499 (via Amazon Pay ICICI credit card) |
| Exchange Value (iPhone 13) | Rs. 21,000 | Rs. 21,150 |
| Exchange Fee | Rs. 199 | Rs. 179 |
| Effective Price | Rs. 31,099 | Rs. 26,529 |
| Cost Rs. 4,570 less |
Flipkart vs. Amazon: Conclusion
Via this comparison, we found out that Flipkart is currently offering better deals and discounts on the iPhone 16 lineup, barring the iPhone 16e, which is much more affordable on Amazon.
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