Flipkart has revealed that Apple’s recently discontinued flagship — the iPhone 15 Pro will be available at an effective price of Rs 89,999 during its Big Billion Days sale. Given that the iPhone 16 Pro is already here, does it make sense to spend almost a lakh on an iPhone discontinued by Apple? Here is an analysis of the same.
The iPhone 15 Pro will be listed for Rs 99,999 during the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale, where buyers can get an additional Rs 5,000 bank discount and an additional Rs 5,000 discount by exchanging another smartphone, bringing down the effective price of the iPhone 15 Pro to Rs 89,999.
At this price, the iPhone 15 Pro (review), despite being discontinued by Apple, is a compelling smartphone, especially for anyone looking to buy a premium Apple iPhone. Do note that this will be the price of the base model, which just offers 128 GB of internal storage, while the bigger iPhone 15 Pro Max with 256 GB of internal storage will be available for around Rs 1,09,990.
For anyone confused between the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro, the three major differences between these two smartphones are the display size, chip, and the new camera control button.
However, the A17 Pro on the iPhone 15 Pro is already a powerful chip, and just like the iPhone 16 Pro, the iPhone 15 Pro will also gain Apple Intelligence with a future iOS 18 update. The iPhone 15 Pro with its 6.1-inch screen is also ever-so-slightly smaller than the iPhone 16 Pro, as the latest entrant comes with a 6.3-inch screen. Lastly, the iPhone 16 Pro also comes with a new Camera Control button.
Considering the price difference of at least Rs 25,000 between the two models, for anyone looking to buy a compact yet premium smartphone, the iPhone 15 Pro seems like a fitting option. In fact, both iPhones look almost identical and they also have the same titanium frame and an action button. The iPhone 15 Pro, especially under Rs 1,00,000, is definitely a compelling buy, especially for those who need an iPhone with a flagship camera and performance.
However, for the extra Rs 25,000, you definitely get an iPhone that’s new, has a more capable chip, and a better camera system, including a new high-resolution 48 MP ultra-wide angle lens and a 5x telephoto zoom lens.