Forget queues, BigBasket, Blinkit and Zepto will deliver iPhone 16 to your doorstep in less than 20 minutes
Quick commerce platforms like BigBasket, Blinkit, and Zepto are now delivering the iPhone 16 within 20 minutes, changing the game for tech purchases.
by Ankita Chakravarti · India TodayIn Short
- BigBasket delivered an iPhone 16 in just 7 minutes after the order was placed in Bengaluru
- Quick commerce platforms like BigBasket, Blinkit, and Zepto now deliver premium products like the iPhone 16
- BigBasket partnered with Croma to ensure smooth, fast delivery of the iPhone 16
Today marks the first official sale of the iPhone 16. The first sale has drawn massive crowds to Apple Stores worldwide. Enthusiastic fans, some traveling from distant locations, are eager to be among the first to own the latest iPhone, However, If you are too lazy to stand in queues but want to grab the iPhone 16 on the first day of its sale, you can simply download either BigBasket, Blinkit, or Zepto and get the device delivered to your doorstep in less than 20 minutes. Yes, that’s right—these quick commerce giants are not just about groceries anymore; they’re changing the game by delivering the latest tech, including the highly anticipated iPhone 16.
BigBasket, known for its grocery deliveries, surprised everyone by delivering an iPhone 16 just minutes after the official launch. A customer in Koramangala, Bengaluru, placed an order at 8:00 AM and, to their amazement, had the shiny new iPhone 16 in hand at 8:07 AM. BigBasket’s speed and efficiency are now setting new standards in delivery.
The lucky customer shared their excitement, saying, "I’ve always relied on BigBasket for my groceries, but seeing them deliver an iPhone 16 within minutes was incredible! This changes everything for quick delivery."
This isn't just a win for BigBasket, though. It’s a sign of how fast things are changing in the world of deliveries. Companies like Blinkit and Zepto are now racing to bring your favorite products to your doorstep in record time. The convenience is unbeatable—no more standing in long queues or waiting for days to get your hands on the latest tech.
Blinkit currently has the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus models on display and only the 128GB variant is available for purchase. Additionally, Blinkit is also offering Rs 5000 cashback on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus only if you have an ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra and SBI credit cards. If you want to buy the Pro models, you might have to rush to the stores as the e-commerce platforms are not delivering the Pro models. Similarly, the higher storage variants are also not available on Blinkit, Zepto and BigBasket for now. It is unclear whether they will add the Pro models in the coming week or not.
Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa also announced, saying that Blinkit is delivering the all-new iPhone 16 in just 10 minutes. They've partnered with Unicorn for the third consecutive year to bring the latest iPhone to Blinkit customers in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru on launch day. Additionally, Unicorn is offering discounts with select credit cards, and EMI options are available too.
So, next time you're thinking about buying the latest iPhone, you might not even need to leave your house! Just tap a button, and in less than 20 minutes, it could be yours.