Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Delhi Man Sells Gold for Wife's iPhone 18 Pro Gift
A man in Delhi wanted to give his wife a new iPhone 18 Pro.
His wife asked for the Burgundy colour.
The man did not have enough money saved for it, so he sold some gold.
He said he had the money now and did not know what might happen tomorrow.
He waited in line outside an Apple store to buy the phone on launch day.
Some people online thought selling gold for a phone was a bad trade.
Others thought it was a loving gift.
The iPhone 18 Pro launched in India starting at Rs.
1,64,900.
A Delhi man sold gold to fund an iPhone 18 Pro for his wife.
He waited outside the DLF Mall of India Apple outlet before its 8 a.m. opening.
His wife specifically requested the new Burgundy colourway.
He said he preferred spending available money now because tomorrow is uncertain.
The purchase drew criticism online, while others viewed it as an affectionate gesture.
- Who
- A Delhi man buying an iPhone 18 Pro for his wife.
- What
- He sold gold to pay for the phone and waited outside an Apple outlet on launch day.
- When
- On the iPhone 18 Pro's India launch day, September 18, before the store opened at 8 a.m.
- Where
- The DLF Mall of India Apple outlet in Delhi-NCR.
- Why
- He said his wife wanted the Burgundy model and that he preferred spending money he had available rather than waiting for an uncertain future.
Critics of the purchase
Supporters of the gesture
Gold versus smartphone
Critics of the purchase
Selling gold, described as an appreciating asset, to buy a depreciating smartphone was seen as a poor financial trade-off.
Supporters of the gesture
The purchase was viewed as a personal choice and a meaningful gift for the man's wife.
Spending now versus saving
Critics of the purchase
Online critics questioned spending heavily on a phone instead of preserving savings or assets.
Supporters of the gesture
The man said he had money available now, lacked certainty about tomorrow, and wanted to enjoy it while he could.
- Product
- iPhone 18 Pro
- Gift recipient
- The man's wife
- Funding source
- Gold sold by the man
- Requested colour
- Burgundy
- India launch date
- September 18
- Starting price
- Rs. 1,64,900 for the 256GB model
- Store opening time
- 8 a.m.