In a shocking claim that has taken the internet by storm, a Reddit user has claimed that he managed to purchase the latest iPhone 16 for a staggering Rs 27,000 – a whopping discount from its market price!
The user shared his supposed experience on the social media platform, claiming to have used an HDFC Bank card to make the purchase. The post quickly went viral, leaving many in disbelief and sparking a flurry of comments and questions.
While some have expressed scepticism about the authenticity of the claim, others have been left wondering if they missed out on an incredible deal. The iPhone 16 typically retails for much higher, making this alleged discount seem too good to be true. Apple unveiled its iPhone 16 series at the 'It's Glowtime' event. The Cupertino-based tech giant introduced four new iPhone models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The iPhone 16 retained last year's pricing, with the 128GB variants starting at approximately ₹65,000 ($799) and ₹74,000 ($899), respectively.
The Redditor claimed to have used an HDFC Infinia credit card to purchase an iPhone 16. In a post on Reddit, the user stated, "Thanks to the reward points. I now regret using this card for some of my big spends." When asked why he regretted using the card for the purchase, the individual replied, "I used Amazon pay card for jewellery purchases just for 1% cashback thinking Infinia won't give any points on jewellery but it actually does." Another user inquired about the points accumulated, asking, "Approx how much did you do to accumulate 62930 Points?" The original poster responded, "About 15 Lakh." A third user commented, "I am having 50k regalia points but I can't find the option to use points for iPhone 13." A fourth user admitted, "It makes me feel how little I know about credit cards and I was so dumb assuming that credit cards are scams."