Why are iPhone prices so high in India?

For the premium iPhones, the price gap between India and other countries is pretty high--around 40 percent. Experts suggest that the higher price in India is a combination of high import duty, 18% percent GST, other fees, and Apple's own profit margin.
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Is iPhone going to get cheaper in India?

Let's break this down into three points: --By manufacturing the iPhone 13 in India, Apple will surely be able to save 20 per cent on import duty, which may impact the price of the model later. But, no immediate changes in the pricing should be expected.
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Will iPhone prices drop in 2021 in India?

The iPhone maker Apple has announced massive price drops in their models that released in 2021. The price cut is live on e-commerce sites Amazon and Flipkart.
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Why is iPhone cheaper in Japan than India?

The base model of the Apple iPhone 11 with 64GB storage costs Rs 64,900. It's a known fact that Apple iPhones costs less in many other parts of the world than in India, due to lesser taxes and duties.
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Which country is iPhone cheapest?

Countries Where You Can Buy Cheapest iPhone 12
  1. Cheapest iPhone 12: United States of America (USA) The tax system in the USA is complicated. ...
  2. Cheapest iPhone 12: Japan. The Cheapest iPhone 12 is priced the least in Japan. ...
  3. Cheapest iPhone 12: Canada. ...
  4. Dubai. ...
  5. Australia.
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Can I use US iPhone in India?

Originally Answered: Can iPhone bought in USA be used in India? Yes, an iPhone bought in USA can be used in India too but the phone need to be activated with USA sim first. Later it can be used with any country's sim.
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How much will iPhone 12 price drop when 13 comes out?

For the iPhone 12 line, the original MSRP dropped $100 for the iPhone 12 and 12 mini models after the launch of the iPhone 13 family. Both the iPhone 12 and 12 mini models are currently priced at $699 and $599 respectively, with no signs of a deal or new models in the following months.
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Do Apple reduce prices after new releases?

We know based on past experience that Apple is very unlikely to drop the price in the first year of sales. However, Apple does tend to reduce the price of the previous year's iPhone when it introduces the new model.
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Will Apple decrease prices?

Apple iPhone 12 prices could drop below Rs 50,000 in the coming months, suggest reports. Apple is planning to market the iPhone 12 range for one more year. iPhone 12 is reportedly cheap to manufacture and is selling well at the moment.
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Which country iPhone is best quality?

iPhone manufacturers from China, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia have been manufacturing these devices for a long time and have achieved a level of expertise unmatched by most other companies. However, among these countries, China has been manufacturing good-quality iPhones.
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Can I buy iPhone from Dubai and use in India?

Yes, it will work in India. I have an iPhone from the middle-east and while Facetime isn't available in UAE, it works fine in India. Note that I bought the phone from UAE but activated them in India.
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Will iPhone 13 price drop in India?

Yes, with the help of discount and exchange offer available on Flipkart, iPhone 13 price drop can take the cost down to Rs. 41,900 and that is the price of the iPhone SE 3.
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Is iPhone made in India?

Apple started manufacturing iPhones in India in 2017 with the iPhone SE, and currently produces the iPhone 11, iPhone 12 and now the iPhone 13 locally. None of the Pro models are made in India currently.
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Does iPhone 12 price drop in India?

The iPhone 12 64GB model which is priced at Rs 65,900 is being offered by Amazon at Rs 54,900 after a 17 per cent discount. Apart from the discount, the e-tailer is also offering an exchange discount of up to Rs 11,650. In an ideal scenario, one could get the iPhone 12 for as low as Rs 43,250.
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What is the best time to buy iPhone?

One of the best times to buy an iPhone is in September (or October, as is the case this year), when new models are typically announced and older ones are discounted. After the iPhone 12 series announcement in October 2020, Apple dropped the price of the previous generation iPhone 11 from $699 to $599.
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Is it a good time to buy an iPhone?

If you need a new phone right now, then go ahead, we're sure you'll be happy with your purchase. If you don't, there's an easy rule: Apple typically releases new iPhones in September, so don't buy a new iPhone shortly before that. 2021 was no exception—Apple put the iPhone 13 series up for sale on September 24.
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Is the iPhone 11 price going to drop?

iPhone 11 plans

Apple itself has now slashed the upfront cost on unlocked devices down to just $499 (opens in new tab) - a whole $200 cheaper than its original launch price.
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Is it worth upgrading iPhone 12 to 13?

The phone looks almost identical, offers a faster processor and more powerful cameras. However, you won't be able to enjoy any of the entirely new features. Is it worth upgrading to the iPhone 13? Yes, absolutely!
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Will iPhone 12 Pro be discontinued?

With the launch of the new iPhone series, tech giant Apple has discontinued the iPhone XR and the iPhone 12 Pro. According to MacRumors, iPhone XR and iPhone 12 Pro have been discontinued but the iPhone 12, iPhone 11, and iPhone SE are still around as lower-cost options, with all models getting a price drop.
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Will iPhone 13 have Touch ID?

Unfortunately, the short answer is no. As convenient as it would be for Apple to integrate Touch ID into an iPhone along with the usual Face ID sensors, that's simply not the case. There's no fingerprint sensor underneath the screen, nothing in the power button, or anywhere else on the phone.
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Will Dubai phones work in India?

It will work but you can make calls for 5 to 10 mins in saudi arabia itself before taking the phone to India. Then only network will be unlocked. After that, you can use any Sim card.
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How many iPhones are allowed from USA to India?

Yes, you can bring easily 4–6 phones from the States to India without paying customs but you have to un-box it, sign in to your Apple ID and carry the phones in your pocket.
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When was iPhone made in India?

It is pertinent to mention that Apple started manufacturing iPhones in India in 2017 with iPhone SE. It currently manufactures some of its most advanced iPhones in the country including iPhone 11, iPhone 12 and now, iPhone 13.
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