This Reddit user bought the iPhone 16 worth Rs 89,900 just for Rs 26,970, here’s how

This Reddit user bought the iPhone 16 worth Rs 89,900 just for Rs 26,970, here’s how
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The Reddit user has posted the final bill of their iPhone 16 purchase on the social media platform.

They were able to get a discount of Rs 62,930.

They bought the iPhone 16 using reward points from their HDFC Infinia credit card.

A Reddit user is going viral on the internet for purchasing the iPhone 16 256GB variant for just Rs 26,970. Apple launched this variant last month at a price of Rs 89,900. This is almost unbelievable to get a discount of this big amount, and that too on a newly launched iPhone. The Reddit account goes by the name of CreditCardsIndia has posted the final bill of their iPhone 16 purchase on the social media platform. This bill shows the retail value of the smartphone, which is Rs 89,900, and then the discounted price, which is just Rs 26,970. This means that they were able to get a discount of Rs 62,930. How did this user do that? Read along to find out.

The Reddit user bought the iPhone 16 using a trick, which involves redeeming reward points from their HDFC Infinia credit card. The user was able to reduce the phone’s cost by utilising ₹62,930 worth of reward points which left them with only ₹26,970 to pay. And this amount was paid by HDFC credit card.

iPhone 16 256 GB – 27,000
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However, it’s not as easy as it looks. To get Rs 62,930 worth of reward points, you need to spend a lot on larger purchases. Moreover, not every card offers reward points as well, so make sure you have the HDFC Infinia credit card if you are also thinking of getting the same deal.

Now, let me tell you a little about the new iPhone 16.

iPhone 16 specifications

The iPhone 16 comes with a 6.1-inch OLED panel with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and has 2000 nits of peak brightness. Moreover, it is powered by the A18 chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. For photography, you get a 48-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens with autofocus support. On the front, there is a 12-megapixel selfie shooter. Lastly, it is packed with a 3561mAh battery.

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