Launched at Apple’s ‘Wonderlust’ event last week, the new iPhone 15 finally gets the USB Type-C charging port. The Dynamic Island, which was introduced on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max last year, has now been extended to the non-Pro models. The flagship A17 Bionic chipset is available on the Pro models only, with the base variants getting last year’s A16 Bionic chip. Apart from specs, what matters for a lot of buyers is the price of the iPhone. Unfortunately, the iPhone demands a significant premium in India compared to other markets. In this article, we compare the price of the iPhone 15 Series in India with other major markets across the world.
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iPhone 15 base variants’ prices compared
| Country | iPhone 15 Price | iPhone 15 Plus Price |
| USA | Rs 66,208 (USD 799) | Rs 74,495 (USD 899) |
| China | Rs 69,124 (RMB 5,999) | Rs 80,646 (RMB 6,999) |
| Thailand | Rs 76,472 (฿ 32,900) | Rs 88,094 (฿ 37,900) |
| Dubai | Rs 76,687 (AED 3,399) | Rs 85,712 (AED 3,799) |
| Australia | Rs 80,314 (AUD 1,499) | Rs 88,350 (AUD 1,649) |
| Vietnam | Rs 79,047 (VND 22,999,000) | Rs 89,358 (VND 25,999,000) |
| United Kingdom | Rs 82,770 (GBP 799) | Rs 93,129 (GBP 899) |
| Spain | Rs 85,131 (€ 959) | Rs 98,446 (€ 1,109) |
The base iPhone 15 variant is priced at Rs 79,900 in India while the iPhone 15 Plus costs Rs 89,900. As you can see in the chart above, the iPhone is priced the lowest in the USA. However, the biggest drawback of buying the new iPhone from the USA is that you won’t be able to use your physical SIM card with it. Since the iPhone 14 series, the US models of the smartphone have switched to eSIM connectivity only.
iPhone 15 Pro variants’ prices compared
| Country | iPhone 15 Pro Price | iPhone 15 Pro Max Price |
| USA | Rs 82,781 (USD 999) | Rs 99,534 (USD 1,199) |
| China | Rs 92,169 (RMB 7,999) | Rs 1,15,214 (RMB 9,999) |
| Thailand | Rs 97,392 (฿ 41,900) | Rs 1,13,662 (฿ 48,900) |
| Dubai | Rs 96,993 (AED 4,299) | Rs 1,15,043 (AED 5,099) |
| Australia | Rs 99,066 (AUD 1,849) | Rs 1,17,819 (AUD 2,199) |
| Vietnam | Rs 99,669 (VND 28,999,000) | Rs 1,20,290 (VND 34,999,000) |
| United Kingdom | Rs 1,03,488 (GBP 999) | Rs 1,24,206 (GBP 1,199) |
| Spain | Rs 1,08,211 (€ 1,219) | Rs 1,30,404 (€ 1,469) |
The price difference between the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max in India and other countries is far greater than the base variants. In India, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are priced at Rs 1,34,900 and Rs 1,59,900 respectively. While the Pro models are also priced the lowest in the USA, countries like China and Thailand offer a far better deal than India.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the price of the iPhone 15 in India?
In India, prices for the iPhone 15 series start at Rs 79,900. The iPhone 15 Plus is priced at Rs 89,900 while the Pro and Pro Max variants cost Rs 1,34,900 and Rs 1,59,900 respectively.
Which country offers the iPhone 15 for the cheapest amount?
The iPhone 15 is the cheapest in the USA, with prices starting at just Rs 66,208 (USD 799).
Which country in Asia is best for buying an iPhone?
In Asia, you can get the new iPhone 15 for the cheapest amount in China (Rs 69,124) and Thailand (Rs 76,472).
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Conclusion
Apart from getting a better deal on the price, you also get full Apple Care coverage on your iPhone when you buy it from outside of India. Apple’s warranty extends globally and you will not need to register the product again in order to retain the coverage. What do you think of the iPhone 15’s pricing in India compared to the rest of the world? Let us know in the comments!
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