The iPhone Duo, which is Apple’s first foldable phone, is priced at Rs 2,99,900 for the basic 256GB variant. India is one of the most expensive countries in the world to buy this flagship phone. If you are a consumer looking at international markets, you might save anywhere from Rs 45000 to over Rs 1,00,000 depending on the country you shop in.
The iPhone Duo 256GB is a lot cheaper in many countries compared to India, with the most savings in the United States.
Global Price Comparison (iPhone Duo 256GB)
The global price comparison of the iPhone Duo 256GB shows big variations across nations when compared to the official price of Rs 2,99,900 in India. Here is a full breakdown of the costs listed in other countries, their approximate conversions to Indian Rupees (INR) and the savings over the Indian price:
- The United States: The official price is $1,999 (excluding local sales tax). It translates to Rs 1,89,000. This is Rs 1,10,900 less than the India pricing.
- Canada: CAD 2,999 (without provincial tax) = about Rs 2,06,000, possible savings of Rs 93,900.
- Hong Kong: Price is HKD 17,499, about Rs 2,12,000, savings of Rs 87,900.
- UAE (Dubai): AED 8,499 (about Rs 2,19,000) Saving of Rs 80,900
- Japan: ¥364,800 (approx. Rs 2,25,000) – save of Rs 74,900.
- Thailand: The iPhone costs THB 78,999 (approximately Rs 2,30,000) and you save Rs 69,900.
- Singapore: SGD 3,099 equivalent to Rs 2,33,000 with savings of Rs 66,900.
- Germany: Priced at €2,299, which is almost Rs 2,53,000. Saving of Rs 46,900.
- United Kingdom: The Price is £1,999 which is almost Rs 2,56,000 saving you Rs 43,900.
| Country | Official Local Price | Approx. Price in INR | Savings vs. India Price |
| United States | $1,999 | ~₹1,89,000 | ~₹1,10,900 |
| Canada | CAD 2,999 | ~₹2,06,000 | ~₹93,900 |
| Hong Kong | HKD 17,499 | ~₹2,12,000 | ~₹87,900 |
| UAE (Dubai) | AED 8,499 | ~₹2,19,000 | ~₹80,900 |
| Japan | ¥364,800 | ~₹2,25,000 | ~₹74,900 |
| Thailand | THB 78,999 | ~₹2,30,000 | ~₹69,900 |
| Singapore | SGD 3,099 | ~₹2,33,000 | ~₹66,900 |
| Germany | €2,299 | ~₹2,53,000 | ~₹46,900 |
| United Kingdom | £1,999 | ~₹2,56,000 | ~₹43,900 |
| India | ₹2,99,900 | ₹2,99,900 |
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There is a huge difference in pricing for tech devices in India. One may save around Rs 70,000 if he/she buys iPhone Duo 256GB from neighbouring countries like Thailand. In Dubai it may be around Rs 80,000 cheaper, enough to cover roundtrip airfare and a two-night stay at a hotel. The stated US pricing of $1999 may really go up to nearly $2150 (about Rs 2,04,000) after including state and local sales taxes (5%-10%). These expenses could potentially be reduced by purchasing from tax-free states like Delaware or Oregon.
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In India, high customs fees and social welfare levies on imported luxury devices substantially add to the retail pricing. This escalation of final shelf pricing is further compounded by an 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) and local distribution costs. However, in markets such as Hong Kong, where there is no tax on such goods, and the UAE, where the VAT is a meagre 5%, the tax burden on retail is much smaller. This highlights the competitive disadvantage experienced by Indian consumers.
