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Why Apple's Pro models will be cheaper by ₹15,000 in India?
Apple launches iPhone 16, manufactured in India. Entry-level model priced at ₹80,000, with Pro versions starting at ₹1.2 lakh.
Apple's latest iPhone 16 is out. The models will be manufactured in India for the first time owing to which the entry-level iPhone 16 will cost you ₹80,000 while the 'Plus' version will come for ₹90,000.
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The Pro versions are priced lower by ₹15,000 this time as the model will be made in India. As the Union Budget cut the customs duty on smartphones by 5%, imported models have also become cheaper.
Apple has also cut prices of non-Pro iPhone15 models by ₹10,000 at par with iPhone16 with higher storage but they lack the advanced features such as Apple intelligence AI.
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How much will Apple's Pro models cost you?
The base version of the iPhone 16 Pro will cost ₹1.2 lakh, while the flagship ProMax will come for ₹1.45 lakh. In the US, an entry Pro model will cost ₹84,000 and a ProMax will come for ₹1 lakh. Although in the US, the device will come bundled with a mobile operator connection. Also, taxes on device import are much lower in the US.
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When will bookings begin?
Bookings of models will begin from September 13 and phones will be available from September 20.
