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Apple’s India iPhone Prices Surge, With Pro Models Costlier
Apple’s iPhones are reported to be much more expensive in India than in the United States.
The reported difference for an iPhone duo is about Rs 1 lakh.
The iPhone 18 Pro models are also reported to have become Rs 30,000 more expensive.
The report connects Apple’s growth to new foldable products.
It also says more customers are choosing Pro models.
Pro models made up 11% of the mix in 2025.
That share is expected to reach 15% by the end of 2026.
Older iPhones, including the iPhone 15, may still sell well during the festive season.
The iPhone duo is reported to cost about Rs 1 lakh more in India than in the United States.
iPhone 18 Pro models are reported to have received a Rs 30,000 price increase.
Apple’s value growth is linked to new foldable products and a rising share of Pro-series sales.
The Pro-series share is expected to increase from 11% in 2025 to 15% by the end of 2026.
Older models, including the iPhone 15, may continue selling during the upcoming festive season.
- Who
- Apple and buyers of its iPhones in India.
- What
- Reported price increases include a roughly Rs 1 lakh India–United States gap for an iPhone duo and a Rs 30,000 hike for iPhone 18 Pro models.
- Where
- India and the United States.
- When
- The report references 2025, the end of 2026, and the upcoming festive season.
- Why
- The report attributes value growth to new foldable products and a growing share of Pro-series sales.
Key facts
- Reported India–United States gap
- About Rs 1 lakh for an iPhone duo
- Reported iPhone 18 Pro increase
- Rs 30,000
- Pro-series share in 2025
- 11%
- Expected Pro-series share by end-2026
- 15%
- Older model mentioned
- iPhone 15
- Upcoming sales period
- Festive season
Quotes
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“A lot will also depend on the upcoming festive season where we think older iPhones even including 15 will still be selling.”
timesnownews.com
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