iPhone 17 at ₹54,000; 17Pro at ₹57,000? Here's how you can get the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro at half the price

Mint - Oct 17, 2026

Flipkart and Reliance Digital are offering discounts, bank benefits, and exchange deals on the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro. Here’s how the offers work, which conditions buyers must meet, and why the final savings depend on the phone exchanged and the payment method used.

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