HomeTechnologyApple iPhone 17 prices October 2025: List of countries where the Apple iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are cheaper compared to India
Apple iPhone 17 prices October 2025: List of countries where the Apple iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are cheaper compared to India
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup, unveiled in September 2025, includes the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. While these models are available globally, Indian buyers pay some of the highest prices due to factors like import duties, Goods and Services Tax (GST), and distribution margins. Here’s a country-wise comparison showing where the iPhone 17 series costs less than in India:
United States The US continues to be one of the cheapest places to buy iPhones. The iPhone 17 (256GB) costs $799 (around Rs 66,800), while the iPhone 17 Air is priced at $999 (about Rs 83,400). Even the iPhone 17 Pro ($1,299 or ~Rs 1,06,000) and Pro Max ($1,449 or ~Rs 1,18,000) are considerably cheaper than Indian prices.
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United Arab Emirates (Dubai) Dubai offers some of the most competitive prices globally. The iPhone 17 (256GB) is available for AED 3,399 (around Rs 62,900), and the iPhone 17 Air costs AED 4,299 (about Rs 74,800). The Pro and Pro Max variants also remain more affordable than in India, with potential savings of Rs 35,000–Rs 40,000.
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Singapore In Singapore, the iPhone 17 (256GB) retails for SGD 1,299 (around Rs 74,100), while the iPhone 17 Air costs SGD 1,599 (roughly Rs 91,000). Both the Pro and Pro Max models are also cheaper, at SGD 1,799 (~Rs 1,13,000) and SGD 1,999 (~Rs 1,25,000), respectively.
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Hong Kong Hong Kong continues to be a cost-effective option for Apple buyers. The iPhone 17 is priced at HK$ 6,899 (around Rs 73,800), and the iPhone 17 Air costs HK$ 8,599 (around Rs 74,800). The Pro and Pro Max versions, at HK$ 13,399 (~Rs 1,12,000) and HK$ 14,599 (~Rs 1,22,000), still undercut Indian prices.
Vietnam Vietnam offers moderate savings. The iPhone 17 (256GB) is priced at VND 24,999,000 (about Rs 79,900), while the iPhone 17 Air sells for VND 31,999,000 (~Rs 1,01,500). Higher-end models like the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are closer to Indian pricing but still slightly lower. Vietnam Vietnam offers moderate savings. The iPhone 17 (256GB) is priced at VND 24,999,000 (about Rs 79,900), while the iPhone 17 Air sells for VND 31,999,000 (~Rs 1,01,500). Higher-end models like the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are closer to Indian pricing but still slightly lower.
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India pricing for comparison In India, the iPhone 17 (256GB) starts at Rs 82,900, while the iPhone 17 Air begins at Rs 1,19,900. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are priced at Rs 1,34,900 and Rs 1,49,900 respectively — higher than in all five countries mentioned above.
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Overall, the US and UAE offer the best deals on the iPhone 17 lineup, followed by Singapore and Hong Kong. Vietnam provides mild savings, especially for the base models. Indian buyers planning to travel abroad can save significantly by purchasing from these markets.
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