Quick commerce platforms race to deliver iPhone 16 in under 10 minutes

(This story has been updated)

As the much awaited Apple iPhone 16 goes up for sale today in India, quick commerce platforms are broadening their offerings beyond just kitchen supplies, food, groceries, and household essentials. Big Basket, owned by Tata, has announced it will deliver the newly -launched iPhone 16 series in just 10 minutes. Blinkit has also confirmed that it will offer the same speedy delivery for the iPhone 16 series.

Meanwhile, Zepto announced in a press release that the platform will be delivering the Apple iPhone in key cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Delhi-NCR within 10 minutes. 

Albinder Dhindsa, CEO of Blinkit, shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), revealing that Blinkit will be partnering with Unicorn stores to deliver the iPhone 16 in select areas.

The announcement further highlights that customers will be able to take advantage of special offers, discounts, and even EMI options available through Unicorn stores when purchasing the iPhone 16 series via Blinkit.

Meanwhile, Big Basket has teamed up with Croma to deliver the iPhone 16 series to its customers.

This isn’t Blinkit’s first venture into delivering iPhones. The platform has been offering iPhones since the launch of the iPhone 14 series and continues the trend with the iPhone 16.

Dhindsa also mentioned that Blinkit began iPhone 16 deliveries at 8 am, selling 300 units within just a few hours. Similarly, Big Basket reported delivering an iPhone 16 to a customer in Koramangala, Bengaluru, by 8.07 am, with the order placed at exactly 8 am

Big Basket vs Blinkit vs Zepto: race for iPhone 16 delivery

Quick delivery platforms have already begun providing electronic devices to customers within a 10-minute window. Now Big Basket, Zepto and Blinkit are competing to win over iPhone 16 series buyers by promising delivery in just 10 minutes, which has become a key selling point.

Zepto announced a flat Rs 5000 off on iPhone 16 for eligible cards from Bank of Baroda Card, RBL Bank, and AU Small Finance Bank.

In addition to this, the platforms are offering 10-minute deliveries in major cities like Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai, among others.

The iPhone 16 series isn’t the only product benefiting from these rapid delivery services. Other popular electronics like the Galaxy S24 series, PlayStation 5, and various devices can also be ordered and delivered within 10 minutes through these platforms.