Just before the year ends, Flipkart has dropped an excellent surprise for those eyeing the Apple Watch. The Watch Series 8 is up for grabs at a nearly 50 percent discount on the platform, making it the most value-for-money offering from Apple in the wearables section. Whether you were waiting for the prices to drop on the Series 9 or you added the Watch SE 2 to your wishlist, getting the Watch Series 8 makes more sense.
Flipkart’s Amazing Deal On Bluetooth-Only Apple Watch
The Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) is currently available for Rs. 24,999, down from the original price of Rs. 45,900. This accounts for a whopping 45 percent discount on the initial price. Further, those with the Flipkart Axis Bank or the IDFC First Bank credit card can get additional discounts on the product.
The “Available offers” section mentions that customers can get a 10 percent discount on IDFC First Bank credit card EMI transactions up to Rs. 2,000. Further, the 5 percent discount on the Flipkart Axis Bank credit card translates to an additional discount of Rs. 1,250. Depending on which card a customer has, a worthwhile extra discount can be claimed.
The Bluetooth + Cellular Variant Is Listed At A Discount As Well
Similarly, Flipkart is also offering the Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS + Cellular) model at a discounted price of Rs. 28,999. For those catching up, the product’s initial price was Rs. 55,900. With similar deals on the aforementioned credit cards, one can avail of more discounts, making the deal even better.
It is important to mention that the deal only applies to the Midnight version of the 41mm Bluetooth-only and the Starlight version of the Bluetooth + Cellular Watch Series 8 from the seller “HydtelRETAILSsales.”
Should You Consider Purchasing Apple Watch Series 8 In 2024?
We’ll answer this question in three parts.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is the predecessor to the latest Watch Series 9. However, the only differences between the two models are the one-handed Double Tap gesture, a brighter 2,000 nits display, and HomePod integration, with all these features present on the latest model.
These improvements and a faster S9 chip are the only advantages of getting the Series 9, which currently costs over Rs. 40,000. This creates a rift of nearly Rs. 15,000. Hence, if the exclusive features on the latest version don’t matter to you, Series 8 is for you.
Watch Series 8 Should Get Software Updates Until 2027
Given Apple’s history of consistently releasing software updates for its wearables, longevity isn’t an issue with the Series 8. Given the previous record, there’s a good chance that the discounted model will get another three years of updates. In other words, you should get the latest watchOS versions till 2027.
Last but not least, the Watch Series 8 is among the best smartwatch and fitness trackers for its price. There are other cross-compatible models in the segment, but no other wearable is as optimized to work with an iPhone as the Apple Watch. Users can answer hands-free calls, view notifications, reply to WhatsApp messages, measure critical vitals such as blood oxygen and heart rate levels, and track their overall fitness in one device.
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