It is now possible to find the base model of the iPhone 15 with 128GB storage at a discounted price of around Rs 65,000, making it more affordable than its retail price in the US.

Here’s How Buying an iPhone 15 in India is Now More Affordable than in the US

Chances are you might find it surprising, but it is now cheaper and more convenient to buy iPhone 15 in India compared to the US. This is due to the various deals and offers available on websites like Flipkart that have resulted in a lower entry price for the iPhone 15 series. However, it is important to note that this only applies to the standard models as the Pro range is still relatively expensive in India.

We can say this because the iPhone 15 was initially launched in India at a price of Rs 79,900, which was around Rs 13,000-14,000 higher than its price in the US. However, thanks to various offers and promotions, it is now possible to find the base model iPhone 15 with 128GB of storage at a significantly discounted price of around Rs 65,000, making it more affordable than its retail price in the US.

Screenshot of the iPhone 15 order summary. Flipkart Axis Bank Cashback to be credited later.

iPhone 15 deal: How the math works

The retail price of the iPhone 15 128GB version in the US is $799 excluding sales tax. Taking into account the sales tax, converting the price to Indian Rupees is around Rs 70,000-72,000. However, it is important to note that not all US states impose sales tax. Comparing this directly to the current Indian market (around Rs 65,000), it is clear that the iPhone 15 128GB will be priced around Rs 5,000-7,000 higher in the US.

To support this claim, we just saw a deal on Flipkart where the iPhone 15 is selling for Rs 65,999 and can be combined with bank offers for a final actual price of around Rs 62,224, making it almost Rs 9,000-10,000 cheaper. than the US price. And this is not a one-off offer; we’ve been seeing the iPhone 15 under Rs 70,000 for the past month or so.

However, the same cannot be said for the iPhone 15 Pro models, which continue to sell close to the MRP starting at Rs 1,34,900, making them nearly Rs 50,000 more expensive in India.

US models do not have physical SIM slots

An added benefit of buying an Indian unit is the added convenience that comes with the inclusion of a physical SIM card slot. In the US, Apple has removed the physical SIM slot and only uses an eSIM card. This can be a deal breaker for many individuals, especially those who travel frequently and need the ability to change their SIM cards.

So if you want to buy a vanilla iPhone 15, we recommend buying it in India. The units sold in the country are not only locally manufactured, they are also more affordable and include a SIM card slot.