It’s official. Vodafone will sell the 8GB 3G iPhone for 31,000 rupees ($712) and the 16GB model for 36,100 rupees ($828). And this for a 3G model when India does not even have 3G services yet.
Vodafone and Airtel will launch the 3G Apple iPhone in India on August 22. Airtel is yet to announce its price for the phones but it’s unlikely the pricing will differ much.
The price of the 8GB model in the U.S. is $199 and $299 for the 16GB model. So is buying the iPhone in India worth it or will the grey market rule?
Who will buy the new iPhone? All those who had pre-booked? The ones who want to get the latest gizmo on day one of its official launch in India or the geeks who cherish anything Apple?
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- Posted by india gallery » iphone in India heavily priced at Rs. 31000 - Wait and buyIndeed its pircey,,, 31K for iPhone.. which costs much less in Grey market.. and even lesser if get one from US. For me it makes sense to wait for few more months.. for prices to come down.. which will for sure.. and the 3G services to get started to get best out of iPhone.
- Posted by Vidyabhushanwhoopsss^^^^^some kindda hell is it?? what ?? Apple has no problem in it ? they lost 70 percent of their market even two days before launching ,and last 30 percent will lose it once launched formally in India,,some stupid only pay 36k for only a beautiful phone with 3g that actually doesn’t work for at least next 1 year ,gr8 really they want to rob the customers and thats not all,what about the data and call charges..here the fish caught in the net,,right?? they are already robbing Indians who are regular customers(not like so rich and queer iphone buyers) ,so they never think to leave those heavy pockets in terms of Calling plans??
- Posted by YOGESHenjoy India,iPhone is here
its so so funny. Are they serious with these prices! somebody should file a PIL ( i cant because i m sh*t scared of courtrooms). how much of profit margin the vodafone / airtel want to eat. they will definitely end up with diarrhea. that too without water in the loo.
- Posted by Chinmay Bhalkeits so stupid thing
- Posted by Akash Ahujawhy we purcahse it in india if it cost is very high
In the US, the $700 iphone is without the AT&T contract. Here you still have to pay $700 and can’t stay out of Vodafone network
- Posted by LeoO.K. You people are all being hard on Apple. If you all didnt know AT&T charges 2180 Rs/ (50$) month rental if you buy an iPhone at 8700 Rs (199$) so actually they end up paying more! We pay only 31000 Rs (708$) for one time and no change in rental besides, Apple is also offering an unlocked version for 599$ which is not locked with any carrier thats around 27000 Rs so whats the big difference? 3000Rs Vodafone swallows… so what! They atleast are getting this device to India!!! Dont be so sinical!
- Posted by Aditya C.RIts poor pricing. A US$200 product at US$ 1500! I had registered to take one but I almost burst out laughing when I got the haughty message from Vodafone asking me to pay 10K to book my phone.
I am sure their salesguys must be groaning on seeing this price, as the quotas are already fixed for the numbers..he he.. this is called market disconnect.
So, all you guys out there, just ask your phoren cousin to get you one of the cheaper ones from abroad.
- Posted by RishFreaks. Don’t understand market. We don’t have 3g here. What to do with nonsense phone which has 2mp camera, can’t copy or paste. can’t forward messages. Apple bricked phone even before selling. Great!
- Posted by srinivasJoking! Do Steeve Job thinks Indians are fools? Too late, too pricey. Good bye jobs, we have better handsets for that price. Funny, this phone can’t evey copy or paste! Only 2mp camera. Already year old model. We don’t have even 3g. Get lost headless fellows.
- Posted by srinivasIt just too expensive…….how could Vodaphone ask so much when the rest of the world is getting it at $200!!!! anyways its doesnt have bluetooth, FM, can’t use MP3 as ringtone or as modem, no 3.2/5 mp camera & above all u need iTunes……..will prefer HTC diamond(26K) / Moto Razr V9(12-14K) over this.
- Posted by AbhijeetUnbelievable. 31 k for an iphone? if this is true then apple is pricing itself out of the Indian market.
- Posted by yamalApple never intented to sell iPhone in India as a common mans phone, hence the price. Gizmo freaks and Apple fans will definitely grab it.
The experience is unique and thats what Apple and Telco’s are selling. Very good media phone with decent enterprise capabilities to stay in touch, i think this fits my bill.
Unlocked sets in Europe were costing close to 709 Euro’s approx 47,000 Rs. This makes sense with less hassle.
Yes this is also a case of paagalpan only, Apple shtyle
- Posted by JayakrishnanWell the interesting thing is to see how many crazy people are there still ready to buy that. In US it costs 100$ though with a 2 years of pricey contract. I dont think iphone actually worths that many bucks where u will get a lot of features in any other phone.
- Posted by Niloybananas for Apple from me….!!!!
r they crazy????31000.we can get loads of better phones for a much cheaper price and ones with better bluetooth services.
- Posted by pranathiif it really is 31000.apple has lost a big market in india……….
Freak pricing, are we discussing apples and oranges here???
- Posted by Madhupeople are not fools to buy this.. u can buy 4 i phones for the original cost.. pagal kollai..
- Posted by selvaganeshThe grey market in India is already flooded with iphones and its lookalikes. Instead the telecoms should concentrate more on improving their services, which are pathetic. Their attitude towards Indian customers is indifferent. Customer complaints are never paid any heed to and there is a perennial signal problem.
- Posted by PoojaTotal paagalpanti. A mark up of 250 pct on the 8GB model only. Will wait.
- Posted by SamayIt’s stupid. I think people should wait till India gets 3G services - by that time Apple prices will fall too.
- Posted by Vineet