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Why iPhones are so expensive in India again

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What happened

Apple's new iPhones cost more this year, not just the Duo, its first foldable, or the 18 Pro.

Older models went up too, breaking a five-year run of steady pricing in India.

Some of that is tax and currency.

Key facts

  • Apple's new iPhones cost more this year, not just the Duo, its first foldable, or the 18 Pro.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:21:11 UTC.

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