Key Highlights
- iPhone 15 series shows major pricing variations across different regions
- iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max India prices are the highest in the world
- US remains the most affordable option to buy new iPhone 15 series
Apple’s grand “Wonderlust” launch event marked the official introduction of the iPhone 15 series. With availability starting from September 22, intriguing price differences emerged among various markets, such as India, the US, the UK, Dubai, Vietnam, and others. Notably, the high-end Pro models witnessed large price increases, making them even pricier than their predecessors in India. Also Read | Apple iPhone 15 Pro And Pro Max Arrive With A17 Pro Processor: Details Inside
iPhone 15 Pro Models Get Costlier In India
Apple finally dismissed rumors of an iPhone 15 Pro price hike in the US. However, the scenario was quite different in India, where the iPhone 15 Pro’s price surged by Rs. 5,000, and the Pro Max’s price skyrocketed by Rs. 20,000. The base variant of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, while climbing the price ladder, now boasts twice the storage capacity of the entry-level model. Remarkably, it stands as the most expensive iPhone ever launched, approaching the Rs. 200,000 mark for the 1TB storage variant.
| Model | India Price | US Price | UK Price | Dubai Price | Vietnam Price | Japan Price |
| iPhone 15 | Rs. 79,900 | $799 (Rs. 66,208) | £799 (Rs. 82,770) | AED 3,399 (Rs. 76,687) | VND 22,999,000 (Rs. 79,047) | 124,800 Yen (Rs. 70,007) |
| iPhone 15 Plus | Rs. 89,900 | $899 (Rs. 74,495) | £899 (Rs. 93,129) | AED 3,799 (Rs. 85,712) | VND 25,999,000 (Rs. 89,358) | 139,800 Yen (Rs. 78,673) |
| iPhone 15 Pro | Rs. 134,900 | $999 (Rs. 82,781) | £999 (Rs. 103,488) | AED 4,299 (Rs. 96,993) | VND 28,999,000 (Rs. 99,669) | 159,800 Yen (Rs. 89,929) |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | Rs. 159,900 | $1,199 (Rs. 99,354) | £1199 (Rs. 124,206) | AED 5,099 (Rs. 115,043) | VND 34,999,000 (Rs. 120,290) | 189,800 Yen (Rs. 106,811) |
Comparing iPhone 15 And iPhone 15 Plus Pricing
Shifting focus back to the iPhone 15 series, the prices of the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus closely align with those in other markets. This is particularly true when factoring in the Rs. 5,000 discount offered by Apple to HDFC cardholders. However, while they remain over 20 percent cheaper in the US, various factors such as bank discounts and exchange offers almost neutralize the pricing gap.
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iPhone 15 Pro Series Prices
The narrative takes a distinct turn with the iPhone 15 Pro series. In India, the pricing of the new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max stands as the highest globally. Surprisingly, prospective buyers could fly to destinations like Dubai or Vietnam and get an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max for less than the cost in India.
Best Places To Buy
When it comes to affordability, the United States emerges as the most budget-friendly destination for purchasing an iPhone 15 series device, even after factoring in sales tax. Following closely are Canada and Japan, providing favorable options to get your dream iPhone.
Despite an average sales tax ranging from 8.5 percent to 13 percent in the US, buying an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max in the US proves to be at least 25 percent cheaper compared to India. While an iPhone 15 from the US may lack a physical SIM card slot, supporting only eSIM, this inconvenience is eased by major Indian telecom providers like Airtel, Jio, and Vi offering eSIM support.
