Want to buy a new iPhone and don’t quite have the budget for it? Then this deal might entice you. India iStore is now offering the iPhone 13 at an effective price of Rs 35,900, available across the country via online and offline Apple-authorized retail stores.
Most retailers are now selling the base variant of the iPhone 13 with 128GB storage for Rs 59,600. With an instant store discount of Rs 4,700 and a cashback of Rs 1,000, the effective price of the iPhone 13 comes down to Rs 53,900.
Now you might ask how to get the iPhone 13 (review) for Rs 35,900. To get this deal, you need to exchange an old smartphone. Most stores are currently offering Rs 13,000 value for a 64 GB iPhone 11 that’s in good condition plus an additional exchange bonus of Rs 5,000, which further brings down the effective price of the iPhone 13 to Rs 35,900.
Do note that the exchange value of the smartphone you are exchanging varies from model to model. It also depends on the condition of the device. If you are exchanging any other smartphone valued between Rs 3,000 and Rs 10,000, participating stores will offer an additional bonus of Rs 3,000, and if the exchange value of the smartphone is between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000, stores will offer an additional Rs 5,000 discount. Finally, if you exchange a smartphone valued over Rs 15,000, participating stores will offer an additional Rs 8,000 discount on the iPhone 13.
The iPhone 13 is still a solid smartphone in 2024 for anyone looking for a device to make calls, use social media apps, take pictures, and to play games. In fact, it is as good as the iPhone 14 (review) both in terms of design and capabilities. However, compared to the iPhone 15, the iPhone 13 does look a bit dated, as it misses out on the latest features like USB-C charging, Dynamic Island, 48 MP camera, and more.
Considering the price difference between the two, and the offer available on the iPhone 13, if one can get it for less than Rs 40,000, it’s definitely a great pick, given it will receive at least three more major iOS updates.