Apple has officially rolled out its iPhone 17 series worldwide, bringing in new models with upgraded performance, refined design, and higher storage options. But one major talking point for buyers remains the price difference across countries. While India continues to be one of Apple’s fastest-growing markets, the pricing here isn’t the most wallet-friendly when compared to other regions.

The iPhone 17 lineup includes four models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, with pre-orders beginning September 12 and sales going live on September 19.

iPhone 17 Pricing in India

Apple has priced its latest iPhones in India as follows (base 256GB storage):

iPhone 17: ₹82,900

iPhone 17 Air: ₹1,19,900

iPhone 17 Pro: ₹1,34,900

iPhone 17 Pro Max: ₹1,49,900

For buyers in India, this is an upgrade from last year’s iPhone 16 series, which launched at ₹79,900 for the 128GB model. Apple has doubled the entry-level storage to 256GB, making the higher price somewhat justified.

iPhone 17 Global Price Comparison

Apple’s pricing strategy shows significant regional differences. Here’s how the iPhone 17 series stacks up globally (approximate conversions in Indian Rupees):

United States

iPhone 17: $799 (₹71,000)

iPhone 17 Pro Max: $1,199 (₹1,06,400)

UAE

iPhone 17: AED 3,099 (₹75,000)

iPhone 17 Pro Max: AED 4,699 (₹1,14,000)

United Kingdom

iPhone 17: GBP 949 (₹1,14,000)

iPhone 17 Pro Max: GBP 1,199 (₹1,44,000)

Germany

iPhone 17: EUR 949 (₹98,000)

iPhone 17 Pro Max: EUR 1,449 (₹1,49,000)

Japan

iPhone 17: JPY 129,800 (₹78,000)

iPhone 17 Pro Max: JPY 194,800 (₹1,17,000)

China

iPhone 17: CNY 5,999 (₹74,300)

Canada

iPhone 17: CAD 1,129 (₹72,000)

Australia

iPhone 17: AUD 1,399 (₹82,000)

Where is the iPhone 17 Cheapest?

United States – At just ₹71,000 (before taxes), the US is the cheapest place to buy an iPhone 17.

Canada – Priced at roughly ₹72,000, making it another affordable region.

UAE & China – Both markets offer prices in the range of ₹74,000–₹75,000, still much lower than India.

Where is the iPhone 17 Most Expensive?

United Kingdom – At ₹1,14,000 for the base iPhone 17, the UK has one of the steepest price tags.

Germany – Priced at ₹98,000, which is also higher than Indian pricing.

iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16 Pricing

Last year, the iPhone 16 launched at ₹79,900 for the 128GB variant. The iPhone 17 starts at ₹82,900 but doubles the storage to 256GB, offering better value despite a slight price bump.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max now supports up to 2TB of storage at ₹2,29,900 — a first for Apple, compared to the 1TB limit on the iPhone 16 series.

Conclusion

The iPhone 17 is undeniably one of the most advanced smartphones Apple has ever released, but its pricing varies significantly worldwide. For Indian buyers, the device is costlier compared to markets like the US, Canada, or UAE, where prices are notably lower. However, Apple’s decision to double the base storage does improve the overall value proposition.

If saving money is a priority, purchasing the iPhone 17 in countries like the US, Canada, or UAE could be the smarter choice — provided you can manage warranty and regional compatibility issues. For most Indian buyers though, convenience and official support will likely keep the local Apple Store as the preferred buying option.