{
  "id": 6578448,
  "title": "‘Buy a buffalo’: Meme frenzy starts with iPhone 18 Pro series prices out; netizens compare it to Royal Enfield, gold",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/buy-a-buffalo-meme-frenzy-starts-with-iphone-18-pro-series-prices-out",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-10T11:17:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/buy-a-buffalo-meme-frenzy-starts-with-iphone-18-pro-series-prices-out-netizens-compare-it-to-royal-enfield-gold-11789035409586.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The iPhone 18 Pro series has been launched with prices that have left netizens in a state of financial panic. Apple's new line of smartphones has prices that are significantly higher than its previous models, with the iPhone Duo starting at ₹2,99,900 and the Pro models reaching up to ₹3,14,900 for the 2TB version. In comparison, a Royal Enfield Himalayan bike can be purchased for around ₹3 lakh, while a buffalo can produce around ₹15,000 in milk per month, making it a more financially viable option according to some social media users.\n\nThe iPhone Duo boasts a unique folding design with a 7.6-inch internal display and a dual 48MP camera system, making it Apple's first foray into the foldable smartphone market. Some netizens have joked about the financial decision between purchasing the expensive iPhone Duo or investing in a Royal Enfield Himalayan or a buffalo, highlighting the stark differences in financial implications.",
  "summary": "Users compare the new iPhone 18 prices to investments like buffaloes that generate value over time. They note higher costs for older iPhone models, amusing memes about these prices circulate online as consumers weigh their options.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "iPhone 18 Prices Trigger Meme Frenzy, Apple’s Premium Phones Compared With Royal Enfield Bikes And Gold",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/iphone-18-prices-trigger-meme-frenzy-apples-premium-phones-compared",
        "published": "2026-09-10T07:38:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}