I can afford the iPhone 18 Duo. I just don’t want it
· Technology · Indian Express, Mashable
The iPhone 18 Duo, launched on September 9, carries a starting price of approximately Rs 3 lakh in New Delhi, with premium models reaching nearly Rs 5 lakh. While some consumers utilize EMI plans and exchange offers to manage the cost, many are questioning the value proposition of such expensive hardware. Critics compare the phone's price to the cost of a car, such as the Tata Tiago, arguing that the incremental technological upgrades do not justify the high expenditure. The author notes that despite the ability to afford the device, the lack of compelling new features makes the purchase difficult to justify.
Why it matters
This trend of ultra-premium smartphone pricing forces Indian consumers to re-evaluate the necessity of annual upgrades in an increasingly expensive tech market.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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