With the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo now launched, all eyes are suddenly on the older iPhone 17 Pro. The main reason is a killer offer announced by Tata's Croma.
Apple launched its new iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max on September 9. Pre-bookings in India started on September 12, with sales kicking off on September 18. This has shifted the focus to deals on the older iPhone 17 Pro. Tata's Croma has put up a special price on its official offer page for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. The deal includes a ₹4,000 cashback on select bank cards and an exchange bonus of up to ₹12,000.
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iPhone 17 Pro Price
Croma's exchange scheme gives the best deal on the iPhone 17 Pro 256 GB model. According to Croma's rules, the exchange value is based on what an iPhone 15 Pro is worth. If your old phone's value is ₹30,000 or more, you can get an extra exchange bonus of up to ₹12,000. On top of that, there's a ₹4,000 bank offer for specific ICICI, HDFC, IDFC First, and AU Small Finance Bank cards.
You need to understand one thing about the 'effective price' of ₹69,990. This isn't the direct price you pay at the store. Your final cost will depend on your old phone's value, its condition, your eligibility, the exchange bonus, and the bank offer. Croma's terms also say you can't fully combine all offers, though there are some exceptions for brand or bank cashbacks. Croma also mentioned that this offer is valid only till stocks last.
Compared to the new generation, the iPhone 17 Pro is still a very powerful, premium phone. But since the iPhone 18 Pro is now out, buyers should think about the generation gap. The iPhone 18 Pro comes with upgrades like the new E20 Pro chip and a 48-megapixel fusion main camera with a variable aperture. So, if you don't absolutely need the latest features and have a good phone to exchange, this 17 Pro offer is worth considering.
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iPhone Duo
Meanwhile, Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, is also entering the Indian market. The 256 GB model is priced at a steep ₹2,99,900. Pre-orders for it start on October 16 at 5:30 PM, and it goes on sale from October 23. This makes buying the iPhone 17 Pro at a lower price an interesting option for people who care more about price and performance than the newest features. But don't forget, the final price at Croma depends entirely on your old phone's exchange value and eligibility.
