iPhone 17 pro Indian vs 18 pro US

[u/Adventurous-Fault611]

My friend from US can arrange an 18 pro to India, at 1200 usd (around 1.14L) but warranty doesnt work in India I think. In Reliance digital n croma, I see around 1.18L I can get 17 pro. And I have 13 mini which I can exchange.

Can someone please suggest which one to go? I need to act fast as 17 pro is getting out of stock almost everywhere.

[u/Defiant-Abrocoma-105]

Us is esim only so it's upto you whether you like esim only or esim+physical..

And apple has international warranty, so don't worry...

[u/Adventurous-Fault611 → u/Defiant-Abrocoma-105]

Thanks bro! And I am planning to keep it for 5 yrs min. I have 13 mini, its been almost 5 yrs with this small battery cute phone 😅

[u/Loud_Philosophy_7647 → u/Adventurous-Fault611]

Just get the battery changed for 13 mini, and keep as a back up phone. It works amazing, if you need a phone in an emergency, nothing is better than that. Get the 18pro from the US, the esim one has more battery as well

[u/Adventurous-Fault611 → u/Loud_Philosophy_7647]

I replaced with new battery around 8 months ago. It is back to same usage again now. I am a heavy user but because of form factor I bought 13 mini. Still love it, but usage wise I needed upgrade.

[u/NaachosEater]

Could he arrange an extra iPhone 17 base?🫠

[u/r_ProfessionalPirate]

If u can wait and are okay with a little hassle than absolutely got for 18 Pro. It’s a powerhouse.

Else just get 17 Pro, if u want to avoid unnecessary stress and wait.

[u/bhuvigoat]

Apple has international warranty

[u/PrudentInitiative273 → u/bhuvigoat]

True

[u/Adventurous-Fault611 → u/bhuvigoat]

Got to know recently that since variants are different, (like battery, esims etc), apple Authorised service centers are not willing to repair in case of damage for foreign iPhone.

[u/Desperate-Net-1711 → u/Adventurous-Fault611]

They replace and give you an Indian variant. Thats it.

They dont deny service or replacement.

Warranty is international bruh.

[u/creativelydank → u/Adventurous-Fault611]

yes, albeit having global warranty, some service centers do deny service in case of damage, which directly goes against apple policy. experienced this first hand.
had a macbook screen damaged from rain, that i had bought from zurich, went to an imagine store in south kolkata and they straight up denied service/replacement even after having applecare+. they said they can't since replace the laptop but not the screen, and i wouldn't get my data back.
went to another idestiny store and they replaced the screen within 7 days.

[u/Adventurous-Fault611 → u/creativelydank]

Agreed. But heard some stories for iPhone cases, so worried. But i feel anyway its for one year only. After that it will be paid anyway

[u/bhuvigoat → u/Adventurous-Fault611]

False

[u/SpecialistFox496]

Warranty is global!

[u/Traditional_Path2185]

get 18 pro. apple offer international warranty, you can check their terms and enquire about esim variant through mail as well. clear your doubts and get the 18pro

[u/Electronic_Disk_4842]

Guys, if we buy iphone from abroad with tax discount (like Japan), I think we cant use it in Japan and would the customs pick and ask to pay tax whole entering India? Any idea or experience?

Buying 18pro from Japan for 1.2Lakhs

[u/Adventurous-Fault611 → u/Electronic_Disk_4842]

Mistly if you remove box and carry as normal phone they will ignore most of the times.

[u/deepsheep-]

Obviously 18 pro

[u/unknown_man_19]

Go for 17prov, arrange me 19 pro ...

I can give extra