The iPhone 8[1] and iPhone 8 Plus[2] are now available in India[3], having been up for pre-orders since September 22. Apple[4] has seen a lukewarm response to these launches globally, what with the iPhone X[5] looming on the horizon[6], and it will be interesting to see whether this pattern is upheld in India. Jio has partnered with Apple to release the iPhone8 and iPhone 8 Plus[7] with some really attractive discounts. If you're looking for a launch day deal on these smartphones, Reliance Jio's[8] offers are definitely worth a look.
Interestingly, Jio held an event for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus' launch in Mumbai, where Apple CEO Tim Cook made an appearance via a video. His short message to Indians was full of the usual stuff, but it does highlight Apple's focus on growing its market share in India. The iPhone 8 price in India is Rs. 64,000 for 64GB and Rs. 77,000 for 256GB. iPhone 8 Plus 64GB and 256GB variants are priced at Rs. 73,000 and Rs. 86,000 respectively. All the pre-booking discounts on various ecommerce portals have now dried up.
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Reliance Jio's cashback offer of Rs. 10,000 is still running, but it's valid only on Citi Credit and World debit cards, apart from a buyback guarantee of 70 percent. This means that Jio will provide buyers with 70 percent of the value of the smartphone if they return the smartphone within a year. Jio has also launched a new plan exclusively for iPhone models, which is valued at Rs. 799 with 90GB of data.
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