iPhone 16 Launch: Swift Deliveries and Special Discounts Transform Shopping Experience in India

The latest iPhone 16 series has officially launched for consumers in both India and global markets as of Friday. Numerous customers flocked to the Apple BKC and Apple Saket locations in Mumbai and Delhi, while hyperlocal delivery services such as Blinkit and BigBasket have made it possible for shoppers to acquire Apple's newest device and receive it at their homes in merely ten minutes. These platforms have collaborated with retail partners to provide the iPhone 16 to users in particular cities, including promotional discounts.

Currently, Blinkit is offering the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus for immediate purchase with a delivery time of just ten minutes in regions like Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune. The service has teamed up with Unicorn, which is an official Apple reseller, to facilitate the rapid delivery of the handset along with an instant cashback of ₹5,000 available for purchases made using credit cards from ICICI Bank, SBI, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

In a recent update on X (previously known as Twitter), Blinkit Co-Founder Albinder Dhindsa shared that phone deliveries began promptly at 8 am on Friday, and the company quickly received 295 orders within just a couple of minutes. Dhindsa also mentioned that Blinkit intends to provide the iPhone 16 Pro and its larger counterpart, the iPhone 16 Pro Max through its platform shortly.

Meanwhile, BigBasket, under Tata Digital, has formed a partnership with Croma Electronics, which is part of the Tata Group, to ensure the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are delivered to customers within a ten-minute timeframe. This service will be accessible in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Mumbai, as noted by BigBasket Co-Founder Hari Menon, who indicated that the first order was fulfilled in merely seven minutes.

In terms of pricing, the iPhone 16's cost in India starts at ₹79,900 for the 128GB variant, ₹89,900 for the 256GB model, and ₹1,09,900 for the 512GB version. The iPhone 16 Plus starts at ₹89,900 for the 128GB option, with the 256GB and 512GB models priced at ₹99,900 and ₹1,19,900, respectively. These smartphones can be obtained in numerous hues, including black, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine, and White, via Apple's official website, Apple Stores in Delhi and Mumbai, as well as through numerous authorized retailers.