The launch of the new iPhone models has sparked excitement, but the prices of the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max at Rs 82,900, Rs 1,34,900, and Rs 1,49,900, respectively, have caused sticker shock for some. Consumers are now exploring ways to mitigate these costs. One option being considered is buying the latest iPhones from Dubai to potentially save money.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is priced at Rs 1,49,900 in India. In Dubai, the same model costs 5,099 AED, which translates to around Rs 1,22,500. This makes the Dubai price approximately Rs 27,400 less expensive. However, when including the cost of a round-trip flight from Delhi to Dubai, which is roughly Rs 22,619, the total cost of the purchase, including the phone, would be about Rs 1,45,100. The actual savings would only be about Rs 4,800.
Further comparisons reveal that other countries also offer more affordable prices for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, with significantly lower costs in places like Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan. Prices in the US also vary, influenced by local tax rates. Purchasing an iPhone in Dubai specifically might not be a practical choice due to the travel expenses involved.