iPhone 16 gets steep price cut ahead of New Year, available for under₹60,000

Vijay Sales has kicked off its much-anticipated Apple Days sale, featuring an attractive deal on the iPhone 16, which recently saw a price drop following the launch of the iPhone 17. Currently, the iPhone 16 is available for approximately ₹60,000, appealing to those seeking to enter the Apple ecosystem at a competitive price point akin to high-end Android devices. Initially launched at ₹79,900 in September of the previous year, the iPhone 16 underwent a significant price reduction of ₹10,000 shortly after the release of its successor, bringing the price down to ₹69,900 on Apple’s official site and in stores. Now, during the Apple Days sale, the device is priced at ₹60,990 for the 128GB variant. With an additional ₹3,000 instant bank discount, customers can snag the iPhone 16 for just ₹57,990. This bank discount is applicable for various banks including ICICI, HDFC, American Express, HSBC, RBL, OneCard, IDFC First, AU Small Finance, Yes Bank, BOBCARD, PNB, and DBS credit cards. Moreover, Vijay Sales is offering an exchange bonus of up to ₹9,000 on the purchase of the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16 boasts impressive specifications, featuring a 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 2556 x 1179 pixels and a pixel density of 460ppi. It offers exceptional brightness, peaking at 2,000 nits (1,000 nits typical), and is protected by Apple’s advanced Ceramic Shield. At its core, the smartphone is driven by the 3nm A18 chip, which includes a six-core CPU, a five-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, along with 8GB of RAM. This powerful setup enables various Apple Intelligence features such as Image Playground and Writing Tools. On the camera side, the iPhone 16 comes equipped with a dual rear-camera system featuring a 48MP primary sensor with sensor-shift optical image stabilization and 2x telephoto capabilities, complemented by a 12MP ultra-wide lens that supports macro photography. For selfies, it includes a 12MP TrueDepth front camera with autofocus and Retina Flash, capable of recording HDR video with Dolby Vision at resolutions up to 4K 60fps. Additionally, the device features an Action Button for quick access to silent mode and other functions like Camera and Voice Memo, as well as a Camera Control button for fine-tuning exposure and zoom settings. Stay updated with all the latest in technology and market news by checking out Live Mint.