If you’ve been waiting for a reason to ditch your old phone, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, just handed you one. Ahead of the Flipkart Republic Day Sale (officially kicking off January 17), the iPhone 17 has hit its lowest price ever.
The thing is, this phone only launched four months ago. Or nothing. Let’s be real, seeing a flagship drop from ₹82,900 to an effective ₹74,990 this fast is a “grab your wallet” moment. Those too. If you’re a Flipkart Plus or Black member, you get the jump on everyone else starting January 16.
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The “iPhone 17 Deal” Log: Field Notes
It’s an ongoing situation where the “base” iPhone is finally acting like a Pro model.
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The Math: The sticker price is dropping, but the real magic is in the stack. The thing is, you get a direct discount, plus a ₹5,000 exchange bonus, and then there’s the 10% HDFC Bank instant discount. And here’s the kicker—if you’re trading in a decent iPhone 15, some people are seeing the effective price dip toward ₹69,900.
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The 120Hz Revolution: Why do you care? Because for the first time, the base iPhone isn’t “laggy” compared to the Pro. The thing is, the iPhone 17 finally has the 6.3-inch ProMotion display. No more 60Hz stutter. It’s 120Hz, always-on, and hits a massive 3,000 nits brightness. It’s basically a torch in your pocket.
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A19 Powerhouse: Under the hood is the A19 chip. The thing is, Apple says it’s 40% faster than the A18. And then there’s the 18MP Center Stage selfie camera—the same one in the Pro models—so your Zoom calls don’t look like they were filmed on a toaster.
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The Lavender Vibe: It comes in Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage Green, White, and Black. The thing is, the Lavender is already showing “low stock” in some pin codes.
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Deal Breakdown: Flipkart Republic Day Sale 2026
| Feature | iPhone 17 (2025) | iPhone 16 (2024) |
| Launch Price | ₹82,900 (256GB Base) | ₹79,900 (128GB Base) |
| Sale Price (Effective) | ₹74,990 | ₹54,990 (approx.) |
| Display | 6.3″ ProMotion (120Hz) | 6.1″ Fixed (60Hz) |
| Brightness | 3,000 Nits | 2,000 Nits |
| Selfie Cam | 18MP Center Stage | 12MP Standard |
| Storage | Starts at 256GB | Starts at 128GB |
And Here’s the Kicker…
Apple doubled the base storage to 256GB this year. The thing is, in 2026, 128GB is basically full after three 4K videos and a few WhatsApp groups. Getting double the storage and a price cut under ₹75k makes the Android flagships like the OnePlus 15 look over their shoulders.
It’s an ongoing situation where the “Early Bird” deals are live now on the Flipkart app. If you wait until the 17th, the Lavender and Sage Green models will probably be gone.
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