Owning an iPhone in India

This is an exciting time for iPhone users in India. The iPhone 12 and 13 variants have all seen their official prices slashed by as much as 16% over the last couple of weeks, as of today, the 19th of Oct 2022. That's not all, the new wave of iPhones (the 14 series with its plusses and pros and pro maxs) are now officially available for purchase in India.

Why is this so exciting? For starters, if you own an older model like the iPhone X or an iPhone 11 or God forbid, one of them ancient models prior to the iPhone X, you could get a great trade-in deal. You should buy an iPhone in India only if you cannot live without the iOS experience. In the risk of alienating a large population, I will go as afar to say that there are many reasons to buy an Android phone, in India. If you're looking at buying an iPhone in India, don't let anyone influence your decision. Go with what fits your taste and more importantly, your budget. 

Now that you have decided to go for an iPhone in India, here are a few details that you should keep in mind. 

Compare prices from different sellers - Online and Offline

You can buy an iPhone in India from a retail store or online.

Online is easier and cheaper, but you have to wait for delivery. Online stores offer better deals than retail stores because they don't have overhead costs like rent or staff wages (which are usually high). The best time to buy an iPhone in India is when a new model comes out because the price goes down then compared to previous models' prices. There are also the festival season days where most online stores have really valur for money deals and sales. However, these can be quite stressful as it usually turns out to be a battle of the fastest fingers as most deals get over within minutes if not seconds. Good luck anyways. If you're looking for accessories such as cases, screen guards, pouches and chargers, Apple has them available for purchase at its stores as well as on its website. Cellables can help you there with our curated range of accessories for the iPhones. If you're looking for a deal on an iPhone, you can find one online or in retail stores. Online is easier and cheaper, but you have to wait for delivery. Online stores offer better deals than retail stores because they don't have overhead costs like rent or staff wages (which are usually high).

If you're looking for accessories such as cases and chargers, Apple has them available for purchase at its stores as well as on its website. India is a huge market for Apple, and the company has been trying to make it easier for people to buy its products. The iPhone is one of their biggest revenue earners and with so many users already on the platform, there's no reason why you shouldn't get yours from here!

Warranty and Return Policy

Apple offers a 30-day warranty on all new devices purchased from them (including iPhones), during which time if there's any problem with your purchase, they'll fix it free of charge or replace it with another one at no cost to you!

Apple's return policy for iPhones is pretty simple. You can return an iPhone within 30 days of purchase, provided that you have the receipt and original box and accessories in good condition. You will then get a refund on your credit card within 7-14 days after returning it to Apple or if you request another refund directly with them (you'll be required to pay an additional fee).

If you have a problem with your iPhone within the first 30 days, Apple will fix it for free. You can also get a refund if you don't want to wait for repair or replacement. This policy only applies to iPhones purchased from Apple directly.

Be very cautious about how the various online stores and deals offer you their respective return policies. Though a pain, do read the fine print as in most cases, the devil is indeed in the details.

The Payment Options

There are several payment methods that you can use to purchase an iPhone in India, and it would be wise to check what options are available with the specific vendor/store that you choose to deal with. Cash on delivery (COD), UPI and net banking are the usual favorites. COD is a method of payment where you pay for your product at the store itself and collect it from them later. UPI is a new digital payment platform that allows users to make payments directly from their bank accounts with just one click on the app or website they use daily. It works across all banks and allows customers to carry out transactions without any hassle at all!