Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 17 Series — which includes the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Air, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Alongside the launch, the company has quietly discontinued three older models from its lineup:

• iPhone 16 Pro

• iPhone 16 Pro Max

• iPhone 15

These models have been removed from Apple’s official website. This means they will no longer be manufactured or sold directly by Apple. However, you can still purchase them through offline retailers and online platforms like Flipkart and Amazon until stocks last.

iPhone 16 Pro Gets a Price Cut

Even though Apple has discontinued the iPhone 16 Pro, its price has dropped sharply after the iPhone 17 launch.

• Listed price on Flipkart: ₹1,12,900

• Instant discount: ₹7,000

• Bank card discount: ₹4,000

• Exchange offer: Value depends on phone’s condition/model

With all offers combined, the effective price can drop below ₹65,000 — making it a solid deal for those eyeing last year’s flagship.

Apple Intelligence Support

The discontinued iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max supported Apple Intelligence, Apple’s in-house AI technology that powers smart features and improves user experience.

Now, Apple Intelligence will be available on:

• iPhone 17 Series (17, 17 Air, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max)

• iPhone 16e

• iPhone 16

iPhone 17 Series: Faster and Smarter

The new iPhone 17 lineup comes with an upgraded Bionic processor, delivering better performance, efficiency, and AI integration.

With the festive season sales just around the corner, buyers can expect heavy discounts, bank offers, and exchange deals, making the iPhone 17 series more affordable in India.

Bottom Line

Apple has ended the run of iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, and iPhone 15, clearing the stage for its iPhone 17 Series. While stocks last, discontinued models may offer big discounts, but if you want the latest AI features and future-proof performance, the iPhone 17 series is where the focus now lies.