Yes, iPhone 6s is Most Expensive When Bought in India
By now you must be aware of the Indian pricing of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. Apple’s latest phones that launched in India today, 3 weeks after the US launch, are not only heavier than the previous iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, but are also heavy on your pockets.The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus come at a starting price of Rs. 62,000 and Rs. 72,000, respectively for the 16 GB version. At these prices, thenewest iPhones cost more in India than any other country.If one translates the Indian pricing of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus to US currency, here’s what you get. The same 16 GB iPhone 6smodel costs $649 in the US, which means customers in India will be shelling out $306 more for the iPhone 6s 16 GB. Similarly, the base model of the iPhone 6s Plus costs$749 in the US whereas you’ll have to pay $351 more in India.
The extravagant prices in India is likely to bring downsales for the latest iPhones. But pre-bookings for the latest devices do not seem to show any suchsigns. Many retailers, both online and offline, have offered major offers for thelatest iPhones.Airtel is offering free 4G data on purchase of the iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus, while Vodafone is offering freebies worth Rs. 8,885. These offers are only someof the many promotional campaigns being seen around India.The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus may be the most expensivephones in India, but that didn’t stop fans from lining outside Apple reseller stores across the country to get their hands on the latest device. Apple CEO Tim Cook even expressed his thanks on Twitter. The excitement for the phones is still as high as ever. So, itcould be that customers are willing to overlook the mighty price tag so that they can enjoy all the new features that come with thenew phones.
The extravagant prices in India is likely to bring downsales for the latest iPhones. But pre-bookings for the latest devices do not seem to show any suchsigns. Many retailers, both online and offline, have offered major offers for thelatest iPhones.Airtel is offering free 4G data on purchase of the iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus, while Vodafone is offering freebies worth Rs. 8,885. These offers are only someof the many promotional campaigns being seen around India.The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus may be the most expensivephones in India, but that didn’t stop fans from lining outside Apple reseller stores across the country to get their hands on the latest device. Apple CEO Tim Cook even expressed his thanks on Twitter. The excitement for the phones is still as high as ever. So, itcould be that customers are willing to overlook the mighty price tag so that they can enjoy all the new features that come with thenew phones.
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