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Airtel offers iPhone 7 at a down payment of 7,777, but is it a good deal?

Now, you can buy an iPhone 7 at a down payment of 7,777 through Airtel.

By: KUL BHUSHAN
Updated on: Oct 16 2017, 19:56 IST
Airtel launches a new scheme under which you can buy the last year’s iPhone 7 with a down payment of Rs 7,777. (REUTERS/Regis Duvignau/Files)
Airtel launches a new scheme under which you can buy the last year’s iPhone 7 with a down payment of Rs 7,777. (REUTERS/Regis Duvignau/Files)

On Monday, Bharti Airtel introduced a new scheme under which a customer can buy iPhone 7 (32GB) by making a down payment of 7,777. The new scheme is part of the company's new online store which focuses on providing customers affordable down payments, instant credit verification and financing, and bundled monthly plans.

After making a down payment of 7,777, customers can make the rest of payment through 24 monthly installments of 2,499. The monthly installment includes Airtel's postpaid plan under which the operator is offering 30GB of monthly data and unlimited calling (local, STD and national roaming).

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Airtel has partnered with Apple Inc., HDFC Bank, Clix Capital, Seynse Technologies, Brightstar Telecommunications and Vulcan Express for its Online Store.

Also read: Looking for a smartphone? To check mobile finder click here.

Fine prints

Customers can opt out of the offer at any time during the term without registering for an upgrade by repaying the outstanding loan amount, Airtel explains on its website.

"If the auto-debit fails for any reason, you agree to immediately pay the EMI(s) to Airtel Services through alternate means specified by Airtel Services in the consolidated statement of account issued by it or as otherwise specified. If you do not make such payment within 7 (seven) days of the designated auto-debit date, You will be in default," says the operator.

Other models

You can also buy iPhone 7 128GB at a down payment of 16,300. The Airtel Online Store also features the 32GB and 128GB variants of iPhone 7 Plus which are available at a down payment of 17,300 and 26,000 respectively. The EMIs for all these phones remain at 2,499.

Is it a good deal?

Let's take the iPhone 7 32GB model for reference. The smartphone is available online for 38,999. With Airtel's bundled 2,499 plan, you end up paying a total of 67,753 in two years.

But in comparison, if you buy the same model on Amazon and avail a similarly priced monthly installment and bundle an equivalent postpaid plan, the price will come down to roughly 75,000 for 24 months. (We referred HDFC's 2,433 monthly EMI plan on Amazon India for 18 months and Airtel's 649 postpaid plan.) With Airtel's offer, you can save up to 7,000.

While buying from other e-commerce websites gives you the liberty to switch to any network you want, Airtel's offer includes future benefits such as an easy upgrade plan for newer iPhones. Also, the entry price for buying iPhone is less than 8,000, which makes it easier for a larger number of people to buy it.

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First Published Date: 16 Oct, 19:55 IST

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