SmartSave
TF Premier
If someone has purchased via smartbuy, they should share the full breakup. Would help to understand this better.
-
Hey there! Welcome to TFC! View fewer ads on the website just by signing up on TF Community.
How to get iPhone 16 Pro In Best Price? - Query
- Thread starter aviator0123
- Start date
-
- Tags
- best iphone iphone16pro
If someone has purchased via smartbuy, they should share the full breakup. Would help to understand this better.
why japan and USA? not other middle east / south east countries?
Not cheaper than US, right ?
dexter_greycells
TF Premier
Planning to buy the 16 Pro 256GB at 1,29,900 in December via SmartBuy Imagine store.
I expect to pay exactly that much on the Infinia CC since there is no instant discount. The RPs I expect are -
4330 regular RPs at the rate of 1X (5 RPs/Rs 150)
15000 RPs at the bonus rate of 4X (20 RPs/Rs 150). Mathematically, it should be 17320 but 15000 is the maximum cap on SmartBuy bonus RPs per day and per month.
Total RPs is thus 19330.
I'll claim GST input tax credit as well. So, out of pocket cost will come down to 1,06,518.
Dobbiee
TF Premier
Your calculation of reward points on infinia are right. I also bought a 16 pro 256 GB from Imagine via smartbuy. Though used DCB metal and had a capping of 10k accelerated reward points.
But I think if you are taking a proper GST invoice to claim inputs, then there are no reward points. Its considered a business invoice.
dexter_greycells
TF Premier
I have done this a couple of years ago for iPhone 13 and got both the reward points and GST input tax claim
You can get proper GST invoice from imagine store, to do so before purchase please contact imagine store to get GST added in your account for next purchase. This 100% works.
I am seeing a few videos on youtube, where some shops in Bur Dubai are selling 16 pro max for 1L flat with one year international warranty. (4350 AED). US version is cheaper by 2-3K than this price. Available in all colours. Although they might ask cash payment for it
Is this due to black Friday deals? If someone is in Dubai then it is probably the best time to buy iPhone
Is this due to black Friday deals? If someone is in Dubai then it is probably the best time to buy iPhone
Below is how i got my iPhone 16 Pro max 256 GB from Singapore duty free
SGD -1742.20 - INR 1,13,085.62 Paid through Infinia got 1k cashback via GVP and 3765 points +FX Charge INR 2669
If you are transiting through Singapore like I did make sure to prebook from
www.ishopchangi.com
The stock availability is low so make sure you turn on notification and place order as soon as its available
SGD -1742.20 - INR 1,13,085.62 Paid through Infinia got 1k cashback via GVP and 3765 points +FX Charge INR 2669
If you are transiting through Singapore like I did make sure to prebook from
Products
chesscreditmaster
TF Buzz
Fly to dubai when its dirt cheap have seen tickets around 600 aed with return
dexter_greycells
TF Premier
I know for a fact that Android phones bought abroad are a problem in India especially on GPay. I also had a bad experience with a Dubai-bought Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge years ago that would not work properly with Jio 4G and required me to use the Jio Dialer app instead of the default Phone app to make calls.
iPhones have global warranties, that I know. Has anyone come across any limitations of iPhones bought abroad and being used in India?
iPhones have global warranties, that I know. Has anyone come across any limitations of iPhones bought abroad and being used in India?
iPhone US version even though having worldwide warranty won't be able to repair/replace in INDIA as it is not similar to India Version (US without SIM slot).
Apple service center will take your phone and will return back without any work done on it. Similar issues with iPhone HongKong version which have 2 physical SIM card slot instead of 1 physical + 1 eSim as in India.
While iPhones are easier to repair outside but not 100% sure with genuine parts.
dexter_greycells
TF Premier
Not right now. Offers may start appearing in Jan-Feb when Galaxy S24 series comes out.
Unfortunately I can't wait I broke my mum's phone so have to get a new one.
One has to take a chance. 99% of the time, no issues come up in the first year. It's only around 1 lakh. So it’s worth taking a chance to save 15 to 20k upfront. Of course, 1 lakh can be a lot for some people but a person able to purchase a 1 lakh plus phone in cash should be reasonably well off.
sunit123
TF Premier
😯 Bro...Are u serious, you broke your mothers phone just for shitty iphone.....Just a suggestion as a elder brother...Pls do not pressurize your parents for iphone...Buy only if they happily buy it & afford it..70% iphone in India are bought on EMI....Pls understand, if your parents can't afford then do not buy
Rest is your choice...Its your money
Last edited:
I don’t know if this was sarcasm but I dropped the phone accidentally and so I am gifting her a new phone and no I am not purchasing it on EMI.
The previous phone was an old OnePlus for which they have stopped selling parts so can’t get an original screen replacement. I don’t have faith on how long the duplicate screen would last so post repairing that one replacing with a new one too.
Similar threads
