Buying An iPhone? Things To Know

Apple's iPhone 14 series went live on September 9, 2022. The four iPhones in the series are iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

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The starting price for the iPhone 14 series in India is Rs 79,900 for non-Pro variants and Rs 1,29,900 for Pro versions

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Compared to other countries, the US has considerably cheaper prices, beginning at $799 (about Rs 63,590) for non-Pro versions and $999 (around Rs 79,507) for Pro models

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Apple has removed the actual SIM card slot from the iPhone 14 series in the US and switched to eSIM

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Major carriers such as Jio and Airtel offer eSIM in India, installing and configuring an eSIM from one device to another is a time-consuming procedure

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An 'unlocked' iPhone is required to use an iPhone outside of the US with an Indian cellular carrier such as Airtel or Jio. Apple charges a $30 surcharge for an unlocked iPhone

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An 'unlocked' iPhone is required to use an iPhone outside of the US with an Indian cellular carrier such as Airtel or Jio. Apple charges a $30 surcharge for an unlocked iPhone

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Sales tax is also applied to the iPhone purchase. This varies from state to state and is usually 8 to 10%, which raises the price even higher

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