Apple has launched its iPhone 17 lineup, which includes four models — iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. While Indian fans were eagerly waiting, the pricing has left many disappointed. Compared to India, the same models are being sold at significantly lower prices in countries like the US, China, and Japan.

Let’s take a look at the price differences country by country.

iPhone 17 Price

• India: ₹82,900

• USA: $799 (≈ ₹70,500)

• China: 5,999 Yuan (≈ ₹74,235)

• Japan: JPY 129,800 (≈ ₹77,594)

iPhone 17 Air Price

• India: ₹1,19,900

• USA: $999 (≈ ₹88,400)

• China: 7,999 Yuan (≈ ₹98,985)

• Japan: JPY 159,800 (≈ ₹95,528)

iPhone 17 Pro Price

• India: ₹1,34,900

• USA: $1,099 (≈ ₹96,853)

• China: 8,999 Yuan (≈ ₹1,11,359)

• Japan: JPY 179,800 (≈ ₹1,07,483)

iPhone 17 Pro Max Price

• India: ₹1,49,900

• USA: $1,199 (≈ ₹1,05,666)

• China: 9,999 Yuan (≈ ₹1,23,734)

• Japan: JPY 194,800 (≈ ₹1,16,450)

Why So Expensive in India?

The higher prices in India are mainly due to import duties, taxes, and logistics costs, which significantly increase the final retail price compared to countries like the US.