iPhone 17 price in India has just hit a plot twist that sounds more like fiction than finance. We are currently in February 2026, and while the iPhone 17 usually demands a premium that requires a second mortgage, a perfect storm of Valentine’s Day sales and aggressive retail wars has driven the price to an all-time low.

iPhone 17 at ₹47,742?

Yes, you read that correctly. As of February 10, 2026, the effective iPhone 17 price (256GB base model) has plummeted to ₹47,742 at major retailers like Croma and Vijay Sales.

To put this in perspective, the phone launched just months ago in September 2025 at a sticker price of ₹82,900. We are talking about a nearly 40% reduction in value in record time.

Where is this available?

• Croma (Online & In-store): Leading the pack with their “Valentine’s Day Sale” (running Feb 6 – Feb 15).

• Vijay Sales: Offering aggressive undercuts, specifically on the iPhone 17 Pro and base models with instant bank discounts.

• Apple India Online Store: Offering instant cashback of ₹4,000–₹5,000, though their “effective” price remains higher than third-party retailers.

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iPhone 17 price Breakdown:

Component	Value
Launch Price (256GB)	₹82,900
Trade-in Value (e.g., iPhone 14)	– ₹23,500
Exchange Bonus (Retailer Special)	– ₹8,000
Instant Bank Cashback (HDFC/ICICI)	– ₹2,000
Additional Promotional Discount	– ₹1,658
Final Effective Price	₹47,742

 

To hit this iPhone 17 price, you need a “Hero Device” to trade in. If you are trading in a cracked iPhone 11, your final price will be significantly higher. The ₹8,000 Exchange Bonus is the real MVP here—it’s “free money” provided by the retailer on top of your phone’s actual value.

OS & Hardware

• The OS: It runs iOS 19 out of the box, featuring Apple Intelligence 2.0. This isn’t just a Siri upgrade; it’s a system-wide AI that actually predicts what you want to type before you’ve even had your morning coffee.

• The Screen: Finally, Apple stopped being stingy. The standard iPhone 17 now features a 120Hz ProMotion Display. It’s buttery smooth, making the old 60Hz screens look like a slideshow from 2012.

• The Chip: The A19 Bionic (built on a 2nm process) is so efficient that the phone barely gets warm, even when you’re editing 4K Cinematic video or losing a 3-hour gaming marathon.

• Charging: It supports 40W Fast Charging via USB-C. It’s still not “OnePlus fast,” but it’s a massive upgrade from the “trickle-charge” era.

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Specifications

1. Display: The 120Hz Revolution

• Size: 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (up from the 6.1-inch on iPhone 16).

• Refresh Rate: 120Hz ProMotion Technology. This allows for adaptive refresh rates (1Hz to 120Hz), making everything from scrolling to gaming look incredibly fluid.

• Brightness: A staggering 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness (making it readable even under the harsh Indian summer sun) and a minimum of 1 nit for comfortable night reading.

• Durability: Features the new Ceramic Shield 2, which Apple claims is 3x more scratch-resistant than previous versions.

2. Performance: The A19 Bionic

• CPU: 6-core (2 performance cores at 4.26 GHz and 4 efficiency cores).

• GPU: 5-core Apple-designed GPU with Hardware-Accelerated Ray Tracing (console-quality lighting in games).

• Neural Engine: 16-core engine optimized for Apple Intelligence 2.0, capable of 38 trillion operations per second.

• RAM/Storage: 8GB LPDDR5X RAM. Apple has officially killed the 128GB model; storage now starts at 256GB and goes up to 512GB.

3. Camera: The Dual 48MP System

• Main (Fusion): 48MP, ƒ/1.6 aperture with sensor-shift optical image stabilization. It also allows for a “virtual” 12MP 2x Telephoto crop with optical quality.

• Ultra-Wide: New 48MP sensor, ƒ/2.2 aperture. This is a massive jump from the old 12MP unit, allowing for 48MP Macro photography and much better low-light wide shots.

• Front (Selfie): 18MP Center Stage camera. It features a “Square Sensor” that lets you take landscape or portrait selfies without rotating the phone.

• Video: Supports Dual Capture (recording front and back cameras simultaneously) and 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps.

4. Battery & Charging

• Capacity: 3,692 mAh (Stacked battery technology for higher energy density).

• Endurance: Up to 30 hours of video playback (a nearly 25% increase over the iPhone 16).

• Wired Charging: Supports up to 40W fast charging (reaches 50% in roughly 20 minutes with a compatible adapter).

• Wireless: Up to 25W via MagSafe or Qi2.2 certified chargers.

5. Connectivity & Extras

• Networking: Features the Apple-designed N1 Networking Chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0.

• Buttons: The Action Button is now standard across all models, and the Camera Control (capacitive sapphire button) returns for better shutter/zoom control.

• Ports: USB-C (USB 2.0 speeds for the base model; USB 3.2 for the Pro).

Should You Buy Now or Wait?

Buy Now If:

• You have a trade-in: The ₹8,000 exchange bonus currently offered by Croma and Vijay Sales is a limited-time “sale” tactic. Once the Valentine’s period ends on Feb 15, that bonus usually drops to ₹2,000 or disappears.

• You need a phone TODAY: If your current phone has a battery that lasts 14 minutes, the iPhone 17 at sub-₹50k (effective) is arguably the best value-for-money deal in India right now.

Wait If:

• You want the “Slim”: Rumors of a late-cycle iPhone 17 Air/Slim are floating around for a mid-year launch. If you want the “thinnest iPhone ever,” wait.

• You don’t have a trade-in: If you are buying “straight” without an old phone, the cash discount is only about ₹4,000. In that case, waiting for the Amazon Summer Sale (May) might net you a better flat discount.

The iPhone 17 price in India right now is a result of a massive inventory push. Retailers like Croma (owned by Tata) are using their “Tata Neu” ecosystem to offer 10% additional value, making it nearly impossible for Amazon or Flipkart to compete on “effective” pricing.