Highlights
- Special discounts on iPhone 15 series with HDFC Bank Cards.
- Attractive pricing on various iPad models, including instant discounts.
- MacBook series available with significant price cuts.
- Exclusive deals on Apple Watch and AirPods Pro during the sale.
Vijay Sales announced the Apple Days Sale, which has already started from December 31, 2023 and will continue into the new year till January 7, 2024.
This event offers Apple enthusiasts a chance to access various discounts on a broad spectrum of Apple products, including the newest iPhone 15 series, iPads, MacBooks, and Apple Watches.
The sale is accessible both through Vijay Sales’ extensive network of over 130 retail outlets as well as its online platform.
Attractive Deals on iPhones
| Previous Price | Apple Days Price | Instant Discount (HDFC Credit & Debit Cards) | Bank Effective Offer Price | Loyalty Points Earnings | |
| iPhone 15 Pro 1TB | Rs 184,900 | Rs 162,990 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 159,990 | 1222 |
| iPhone 15 Pro 512GB | Rs 164,900 | Rs 151,900 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 148,900 | 1139 |
| iPhone 15 Pro 256GB | Rs 144,900 | Rs 135,240 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 132,240 | 1014 |
| iPhone 15 Pro 128GB | Rs 134,900 | Rs 125,900 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 122,900 | 944 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB | Rs 199,900 | Rs 172,990 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 66,990 | 1297 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB | Rs 179,900 | Rs 164,900 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 75,820 | 1237 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB | Rs 159,900 | Rs 149,240 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 66,990 | 1119 |
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are being offered at starting prices of Rs 66,990 and Rs 75,820, respectively, inclusive of up to Rs 4000 instant discount for HDFC Bank Card users.
The premium models, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, are also available, starting at Rs 122,900 and Rs 146,240, respectively, with a potential Rs 3000 discount for HDFC Bank Card holders.
| Base variant of the model | Apple Days Starting Price | Instant Discount (HDFC Credit & Debit Cards) | Effective Offer Price | Loyalty Points Earning on base variant |
| iPhone 15 | Rs 70,990 | Rs 4,000 | Rs 66,990 | 532 |
| iPhone 15 Plus | Rs 79,820 | Rs 4,000 | Rs 75,820 | 599 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | Rs 125,900 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 122,900 | 944 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | Rs 149,240 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 146,240 | 1119 |
| iPhone 13 | Rs 51,820 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 50,820 | 389 |
For those looking at earlier models, the iPhone 13 is available starting at Rs 50,820, which includes an instant discount of Rs 1000.
Exclusive Offers on iPads, MacBooks, and Apple Watches
In the iPad segment, the 9th Gen iPad is priced starting at Rs 27,900, while the 10th Gen starts at Rs 33,430; the iPad Air 5th Gen and iPad Pro are starting at Rs 50,680 and Rs 79,900, respectively.
These prices include discounts of up to Rs 4000 for HDFC Bank Card users.
| MacBook Air with M1 Chip | Rs 79,900 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 74,900 | 599 |
| MacBook Air with M2 Chip | Rs 101,960 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 96,960 | 765 |
| MacBook Pro with M2 Chip | Rs 115,270 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 110,270 | 865 |
| MacBook Pro with M3 Chip | Rs 152,910 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 147,910 | 1147 |
| MacBook Pro with M3 Pro Chip | Rs 179,910 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 174,910 | 1349 |
| MacBook Pro with M3 Max Chip | Rs 287,910 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 282,910 | 2159 |
The MacBook lineup is also part of the sale.
The MacBook Air with the M2 chip begins at Rs 96,960, and the M1 chip variant starts at Rs 74,900.
The MacBook Pro with the M3 chip starts from Rs 147,910, with higher-end models like the M3 Pro and M3 Max beginning at Rs 174,910 and Rs 282,910, respectively.
These prices reflect the flat Rs 5000 instant discount available with HDFC Bank Cards.
| Apple Watch Series 9 | Rs 38,810 | Rs 2,500 | Rs 36,310 | 291 |
| Apple Watch Series 8 | Rs 33,620 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 32,620 | 252 |
| Apple Watch Series SE (2nd Gen) | Rs 27,690 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 25,690 | 208 |
The Apple Watch Series 9 is available from Rs 36,310, the Apple Watch Series 8 from Rs 32,620, and the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) from Rs 25,690, including up to Rs 2500 off for HDFC Bank Card users.
Additionally, the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are being offered at Rs 18,990 after a flat Rs 2000 discount.
In addition to these enticing offers, Vijay Sales is providing an exchange bonus of up to Rs 10,000 at their physical stores.
Customers can also benefit from Protect+, a protection plan for Apple devices, offered at a 15% discount.
Shoppers can also earn loyalty points through the MyVS program, where they receive points worth 0.75% of their purchase value.
iPhone 15 Key Specs
GENERAL
| Country of Origin | India |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2023 |
DESIGN
| Dimensions | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 171 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
DISPLAY
| Type | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass back |
| Features | Dolby Atmos, Haptic Touch, 1,000 nits max brightness (typical), 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), True Tone display, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical),HDR display |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island |
MEMORY
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No |
CONNECTIVITY
| GPRS | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79 |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
EXTRA
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning |
| Extra | NFC |
| Water Resistance | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes |
| Extra Features | Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Aluminium design,, Wide Spectrum microphone modes |
CAMERA
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.6 (Main) 12 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Super-high-resolution photos, (24MP and 48MP), Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 4x optical zoom range, Night mode, Stereo recording, Audio zoom, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photo geotagging, Burst mode, Photographic Styles, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP f/1.9 with Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
TECHNICAL
| OS | iOS v17 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A16 |
| CPU | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2×3.46 GHz Everest & 4×2.02 GHz Sawtooth |
| GPU | Apple GPU |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Java | No |
| Browser | Yes |
MULTIMEDIA
| Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos |
| Video | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No |
| Document Reader | Yes |
BATTERY
| Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3349 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours |
APPLE IPHONE 15 PRO MAX SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP |
| Battery | 4400 mAh |
| Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | August 16, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | iOS v15 |
Performance
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic |
| CPU | Hexa Core (3.23 GHz, Dual core, Avalanche + 1.82 GHz, Quad core, Blizzard) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 5 nm |
| Graphics | Apple GPU (four-core graphics) |
| RAM | 6 GB |
Display
| Display Type | OLED |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 1284 x 2778 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 457 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Yes |
| Bezel-less display | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Design
| Waterproof | Yes, Water resistant, IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 12 MP f/1.6, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 12 MP , Telephoto Camera 12 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 12 MP f/2.3, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 4400 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast |
| USB Type-C | No |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | Lightning |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
FAQs
What are the key offers in the Vijay Sales Apple Days Sale?
The sale includes discounts on the iPhone 15 series, various iPad models, the MacBook series, the Apple Watch Series 9, and the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), with special price reductions for HDFC Bank Card users.
What are the starting prices for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in the sale?
The iPhone 15 starts at Rs 66,990, and the iPhone 15 Plus starts at Rs 75,820, both inclusive of instant discounts for HDFC Bank Card users.
What deals are available on MacBooks during the Apple Days Sale?
The MacBook Air and MacBook Pro series, featuring different chip models, are offered at reduced prices, starting from Rs 74,900, with additional discounts for HDFC Bank Card holders.
How long is the Apple Days Sale at Vijay Sales?
The sale runs from December 31, 2023, to January 7, 2024, available both in-store and online.
Are there any additional benefits for customers shopping during the sale?
Customers can avail of exchange bonuses up to Rs 10,000 in physical stores, a 15% discount on Protect+ for device protection, and earn loyalty points through the MyVS program.
How does Apple stand in the tablet market compared to its competitors?
Despite a downturn in recent sales and shipments, Apple maintains a strong hold in the tablet market with a 37% share in the last quarter. This dominance is in contrast to most competitors, who are seeing sharper declines in sales, except for Xiaomi, which recorded a significant shipment increase but still lags behind Apple’s volume.
What are the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chipsets?
Apple’s newly announced M3 chipsets include the base M3 as well as the more powerful M3 Pro and M3 Max. These chips are fabricated using a 3-nanometer process and offer significant improvements in CPU and GPU performance.
What are the anticipated performance upgrades for the new iPad Pros?
The upcoming iPad Pros are rumoured to be equipped with the Apple M3 chip, which might include a 12-core GPU variant, offering enhanced performance compared to the current models.
Will there be any new features in the next iPad Pros?
Yes, the next iPad Pros may feature several new additions, including Dynamic Island, an aluminium Magic Keyboard, an Apple Pencil 3 with interchangeable tips, and possibly MagSafe charging.
How does the new base M3 MacBook Pro’s battery life compare to previous models?
The new 14-inch model offers a 22-hour video playback battery life, marking a significant five-hour improvement over older 14-inch M2 Pro or Max versions.
Is the new M3 chip in the 14-inch base model future-proof?
The base M3 chip supports advanced AV1 decode and ray-tracing technologies, making it a future-proof choice to some extent.
What’s new with the Series 9’s display?
Apple ups its display game with the Series 9, offering brightness levels of up to 2000 nits, a notable jump from the 1000 nits in its predecessor.
This ensures optimum visibility in all environments, from bright sunlight to dimly lit rooms.
How has Siri improved in the Apple Watch Series 9?
The new neural engine significantly enhances Siri’s capabilities, allowing for on-device processing, quicker responses, and a 25% increase in dictation accuracy.
Users can now even inquire about health data, a feature set to expand later this year.
What are the key features of the Apple Watch Series 8 available on Flipkart?
The watch comes equipped with various health and wellness tracking features, including ECG monitoring, heart rate tracking, blood oxygen measurement, temperature tracking, and Crash Detection and fitness tracking capabilities.
How does the Apple Watch Series 8 compare with other smartwatches like the CMF by Nothing’s Watch Pro?
While the Apple Watch Series 8 is a premium option, especially at the discounted price, the CMF by Nothing’s Watch Pro offers a more budget-friendly choice with features like a smooth interface and built-in GPS.
How can I update my AirPods Pro to the latest firmware?
Updating your AirPods Pro is a seamless process. Simply connect your AirPods Pro to your iPhone via Bluetooth, and the update will automatically install.
There’s no need for manual intervention, ensuring a hassle-free update experience.
How do I check the firmware version of my AirPods Pro?
To check your AirPods Pro firmware version, open the Settings app on your iPhone, go to Bluetooth, and find your AirPods in the list.
Tap the “i” next to them, and you will see the Firmware Version number displayed.
What was Apple’s immediate response to the iPhone 15 overheating issue?
Apple quickly released a software update, iOS 17.0.3, to address the overheating issues reported in the iPhone 15 series. This update focused on fixing software bugs and optimizing app functionalities to reduce heat generation.
What Role Might the 3LD3 Chip Play in Charging?
It is believed to differentiate between Apple-certified and other compatible cables, ensuring optimal charging performance with MFi USB Type-C cables.
What Other Key Features Are Expected in the iPhone 15 Series?
The iPhone 15 series might include the Dynamic Island feature, different processors across models, and storage options up to 2TB.
Which other Apple models ranked in the top five in China?
Alongside the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 also made it to the top five best-selling smartphones in China, holding 4% and 3% market shares, respectively.
What does Honor’s presence in the top five signify?
Honor’s inclusion in the top five, with the Honor X50, indicates the brand’s successful market presence post its separation from Huawei, demonstrating its independent appeal in the smartphone sector.
What happened to the iPhone 15 Pro Max in the recent overheating incident?
A Reddit user reported that their iPhone 15 Pro Max overheated while charging overnight, resulting in a melted charging cable, burn marks on the device, and a burn injury to the user’s finger.
The phone’s USB-C port also got fused with the metal part of the charging cable.
Is it safe to use non-certified charging cables with the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The incident underscores the risks associated with using non-certified charging cables.
Apple recommends using either its own cables or MFi-certified cables to ensure safety and prevent damage, as cheaper, uncertified cables can lead to hazards like overheating.
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