According to a CNBC report, Apple has increased the price of the iPhone 14 series compared to the iPhone 13 series in several key markets, including the UK, Japan, Germany and even India, where the price of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max starts at Rs 10,000 more than the price of iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Max respectively. Please note that in the US, the final sale price will be higher as it will include sales tax, which varies by state. Here’s a table comparing the price of the entire iPhone 14 lineup in key markets. As you can see in the table above, iPhone 14 series phones are much more expensive to buy in India compared to other popular markets.
Why buying an iPhone from the US might not be the best idea
Like previous years, importing iPhone 14 to India from the US or other regions is getting a bit difficult this time. This is because even though the price is lower, when converted according to the latest exchange rates, the feature set of the iPhone 14 will change depending on the region you buy it from. For example, if you buy an iPhone 14 series model from the US, you won’t find a SIM card tray on the phone, as Apple has completely switched to eSIM in the US market. On the other hand, if you buy an iPhone from mainland China, Macau or Hong Kong, you miss out on the iPhone 14 series’ exceptional satellite connectivity feature (which is initially expected to be supported only in the US and Canada). Major Indian telcos Jio, Vodafone Idea and Airtel offer eSIM support in India so you can use an iPhone 14 bought in the US in the country, but with eSIMs not so popular in the market, some users may avoid decision. However, you can still import an iPhone from places like Dubai (UAE) where the price of the iPhone 14 series is Rs 5,000-35,000 lower than in India, depending on the model you buy.
Indians have to work 64.9 days to buy an iPhone 14 Pro: Report
According to the “iPhone Index” report by Picodi.com which calculates the number of days the average citizen of a country has to work to buy the new iPhone, Indians have to work for 64.9 days to get their hands on the new iPhone 14 Pro. India is only behind three countries like Turkey, Philippines and Brazil. India is also reportedly among the countries where the average citizen has to work most days to buy an iPhone. (Image source: Picodi) Meanwhile, Switzerland, the US and Australia are the lowest ranked countries on the list, where an average citizen has to work 4.6 days, 5.7 days and 6.1 days respectively to get their hands on the new iPhone 14 Pro Max.
