iPhone buying guide: iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone Duo vs iPhone 17, which one to buy
Apple's iPhone lineup in India now runs from Rs 79,900 to Rs 2,99,900, and the newest model is no longer the obvious buy. The 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max arrive with variable aperture and the A20 Pro, the foldable iPhone Duo lands in October, and there is no new standard model this year. Here is what each iPhone gives you, who it suits, and which ones to walk past.
Apple's iPhone lineup in India ranges from Rs 79,900 to Rs 2,99,900. The 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are the newest additions, featuring a new chip and a dual-camera system. Last year's 17 Pros have been discontinued and can now be found second-hand. There is also the folding iPhone 18, which costs almost three lakh rupees. However, there is no new regular iPhone this year, leaving the previous year's 17 as the mainstream option at a higher price. At the bottom of the lineup, the two-year-old iPhone 16 costs Rs 10,000 more than the newer 17e.
The Apple iPhone Duo, priced starting at Rs 2,99,900, is designed for those wanting the foldable feature right away. It boasts a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer screen, with all the same features as the 18 Pro but on a smaller scale. The phone runs on the A20 Pro chip and offers up to 31 hours of video playback.
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro targets photographers and video shooters, offering a variable aperture main camera and Apple Reference Image for unaltered photos. It also includes a 7-core GPU and a larger battery for extended usage. The iPhone 18 Pro Max, priced starting at Rs 1,79,900, is identical to the 18 Pro in terms of processor and camera, but comes with a larger 6.9-inch display and a bigger battery for up to 43 hours of video playback.
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