Apple recently launched its first retail stores in India, located in Mumbai and Delhi.
The stores, named Apple BKC and Apple Saket respectively, will provide customers with an enhanced shopping experience for browsing, discovering, and buying Apple products.
Cheaper online
Despite these huge developments, Apple fans may have to wait for an official discount on Apple products, at least for the time being.
But those shopping for an iPhone 14 may find better deals online right now through Amazon and Flipkart.
Difference between offline and online
The iPhone 14 is currently available at a discounted price of ₹71,999 (base model) on both Amazon and Flipkart.
However at Apple’s retail store, the phone is retailing at its original launch price of ₹79,990.
Amazon’s iPhone 14 listing page indicates that buyers can receive a maximum exchange discount of ₹22,700.
Flipkart is currently offering an exchange offer of up to ₹29,250.
Trade-In program
One can also consider a Trade-In program which the offline stores provide, wherein users exchange their old iPhone or Android phone.
However, the final exchange value is subject to the brand, model, and condition of the old smartphone.
Final purchase price
Factoring in the maximum exchange discount available, Amazon offers the iPhone 14 for as low as ₹45,299 (₹71,999 – ₹26,700).
Considering the maximum exchange discount available, the final purchase price for the same is ₹38,749 (₹71,999 – ₹33,250) on Flipkart.
To note
The final value will vary based on the specific old smartphone being exchanged.
Hence at the present time, Amazon or Flipkart offers more value for money than buying from the recently launched Apple retail stores.
