price discrepancies on Flipkart, India's leading e-commerce platform, based on the user's operating system.


A recent controversy has emerged on social media regarding price discrepancies on Flipkart, India's leading e-commerce platform, based on the user's operating system.

The Issue


A customer, Saurabh Sharma, highlighted on the microblogging site X (formerly Twitter) that the same product was priced differently for iPhone and Android users on the Flipkart app. Here are the key points:

Price Difference: A Mokobara cabin suitcase was listed at ₹4,119 on the Flipkart Android app with a 65% discount, while the same product was priced at ₹4,799 on the iPhone app with a 60% discount

Additional Costs: Android users had the option for no-cost EMI starting at ₹1,373 per month, whereas iPhone users had to pay ₹1,600 per month for EMI


Customer Reaction


Sharma's post sparked a significant discussion online, with many users expressing their dissatisfaction and surprise at the price disparity. Some comments included:

Shady Practices: Users described the practice as "shady" and "unfair," questioning why such differences existed between the two platforms

Common Issue: Some users mentioned that this was not an isolated incident and that they had observed similar price variations on other apps as well


Flipkart's Response

When contacted by Sharma, Flipkart's customer support explained that prices may vary due to various factors determined by the seller. Here is their response:

Seller-Determined Prices: "Prices may vary since it is determined by the seller based on various factors. However, please don't worry, our sellers are always trying their best to bring you great deals and discounts. Happy shopping!"

Public Reaction and Speculation


The public reaction was mixed, with some users speculating about the reasons behind the price difference:


Apple's Commission: Some users suggested that the higher prices on the iPhone app could be due to Apple's 30% commission on in-app purchases, although this does not fully explain the discrepancy in e-commerce transactions


Criticism of Flipkart: Others criticized Flipkart for not taking responsibility for ensuring consistent pricing across all platforms, describing the platform as "risky" and "shady"

This incident has raised questions about fairness and transparency in e-commerce pricing and highlights the need for platforms to ensure consistent and equitable pricing practices for all users, regardless of their operating system.

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