New Delhi: Apple has launched four models of the iPhone. Booking will start in India from September 12, and deliveries will begin on September 19, according to the company.
Price in Different Countries
iPhone 17
256 GB internal memory / 8 GB RAM
India: ₹82,900
USA: $799
Japan: ¥129,800
UAE: 3,099 Dirhams
Germany: €949
UK: £949
iPhone Air
256 GB internal memory / 8 GB RAM
India: ₹1,19,990
USA: $999
Japan: ¥159,800
UAE: 3,499 Dirhams
Germany: €1,199
UK: £999
iPhone 17 Pro
6.3-inch screen, 256 GB internal memory / 8 GB RAM
India: ₹1,34,990
USA: $1,099
Japan: ¥179,800
UAE: 4,299 Dirhams
Germany: €1,299
UK: £1,099
Where is it Cheaper?
The price of ₹82,900 for the iPhone 17 in India is higher compared to Japan where it costs around ₹78,800, and in the UAE it is estimated to be around ₹75,000. In Germany, the price is expected to be around ₹98,000, and in the UK, it could be about ₹1,14,000.
In the US, the iPhone is priced lower at roughly ₹70,432. The eSIM models of the new iPhone are only available in the US.
Reasons for Price Increase
Although iPhones are manufactured in India, many components are imported. Goods are brought into India after paying an excise duty, which adds to consumer costs due to taxes. The GST on phones is 18%. Because of these taxes, phone prices can increase by around 35%.
The number of iPhone users in India is significantly lower than in the USA, Japan, or China. When demand is high, prices tend to drop, but in India, lower demand keeps prices higher.
Apple is employing a unique marketing strategy in India. When a new iPhone is launched, the prices of older models drop significantly. However, prices of other brands may not decrease as much.
As the dollar value increases, the prices of goods also rise. This factor contributes to keeping iPhone prices high in India.
