Just days after the massive Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale, the platform has announced the Flipkart Big Bang Diwali Sale 2025 and Amazon’s Great Indian Festival (Diwali Edition) is already underway.
Both sales are promising tempting deals on some of the most sought-after iPhones of the season, the iPhone 16, which launched last year and the new iPhone 17, which arrived just last month. The Flipkart Big Bang Diwali Sale begins on October 11, with Flipkart Plus and Flipkart Black members getting early access on October 10. If you’ve been torn between the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 17, here’s a detailed comparison to help you make a smart pick this festive season.
Pricing: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17
The iPhone 16 launched in India at Rs 79,900 but is currently available for Rs 66,990 on Amazon during the ongoing Diwali sale. Flipkart hasn’t revealed its sale price yet, but considering it was offered at Rs 65,999 during the Big Billion Days, we can expect similar pricing in the upcoming sale. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 is listed at Rs 82,900 on both Amazon and Flipkart. Big price cuts are unlikely this early after launch, but bank offers could bring the effective price down to around Rs 79,999, with up to Rs 3,000 off on select credit cards.
iPhone 17 Specifications
The iPhone 17 has a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 3,000 nits peak brightness. It runs on the A19 chip, paired with 8GB RAM and Apple’s custom Wi-Fi 7 chip. Battery life gets a boost too, with a 3692 mAh cell that promises up to six extra hours compared to the iPhone 16. On the camera front, Apple keeps the dual-lens setup, a 48-megapixel Fusion primary and 12-megapixel telephoto, but significantly improves selfies with a new 18-megapixel front camera. It supports 4K recording and 2x optical zoom, making it a solid all-rounder for content creation.
iPhone 16 Specifications
The iPhone 16 isn’t out of the race. It sports a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, powered by the A18 Bionic chip, also with 8GB RAM. Its 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel camera setup and 12-megapixel selfie camera are still excellent for everyday use, even if they don’t match the upgrades of the iPhone 17. The 3561 mAh battery and Apple Intelligence features make it a dependable choice for those who don’t need the absolute latest.
Verdict: Which One Should You Buy?
If you’re after the latest features, smoother 120Hz display, Wi-Fi 7, brighter screen and a better selfie camera, then the iPhone 17 is the clear winner, especially if you plan to keep it for the next three to four years. However, if budget is a priority, the iPhone 16 at under Rs 65,000 is a very solid deal. You’re still getting excellent performance, a great display and strong cameras at a noticeably lower price. Either way, this festive season is the perfect time to upgrade, just make sure you keep an eye on those early access deals.