The latest Apple iPhone 17 Series has just been launched in India, with pre-booking commencing today. This launch presents a timely opportunity to examine the evolving price trends of iPhones within the Indian market. Over the years, Apple has consistently adjusted the prices of its iPhone models. Since 2019, the cost of the base model has increased by roughly 28%, alongside a notable increase in consumer inflation, which has risen by approximately 36%.
Price Progression: The iPhone 11, which debuted in 2019, was priced at Rs 64,900. The iPhone 12, released in 2020, had a starting price of Rs 69,990. The iPhone 13 in 2021 saw a price increase to Rs 79,990, marking a Rs 10,000 increase. The iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 maintained a price point of Rs 79,990. However, the latest iPhone 17, launched in 2025, shows a further price increase of Rs 3,000, with a starting price of Rs 82,900.
Pro Series Price Points: The iPhone 12 Pro was launched at Rs 1,19,900 in 2020, with the iPhone 13 Pro priced identically in 2021. The iPhone 14 Pro was introduced in 2022 for Rs 1,29,900, followed by the iPhone 15 Pro in 2023 at Rs 1,34,900, and the iPhone 16 Pro in 2024 at Rs 1,19,900. The new iPhone 17 Pro is now available at Rs 1,34,900.
Pro Max Pricing: The iPhone 12 Pro Max was priced at Rs 1,29,900, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max also launched at Rs 1,29,900. The iPhone 14 Pro Max was released at Rs 1,39,900, the iPhone 15 Pro Max at Rs 1,59,900, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max at an initial price of Rs 1,44,900. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is now available at a starting price of Rs 1,49,900.
Plus Series Stability: The iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 15 Plus, and iPhone 16 Plus have all maintained a starting price of Rs 89,900, without any alterations in price.