For 3 Lakh, Would You Buy the New iPhone Duo, Or a Car?!

Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, starts at nearly Rs.3 lakh in India, sparking comparisons with cars, holidays and other major purchases.

With some phone launches, the first thing people want to know is what the phone can do. But with Apple’s new iPhone Duo, one of the biggest questions has been its price.

Apple has entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. In India, the phone starts at Rs.2,99,900, while the top-end 2TB version costs Rs.4,49,900.

At this price, the iPhone Duo becomes more than just another smartphone purchase. For many people, Rs.3 lakh is a large amount of money that could also be spent on a used car, a holiday, home improvements or other major purchases.

This has led people online to compare the price of the phone with what else they could buy for the same amount. The iPhone Duo’s price has also become a subject of memes and social media discussions.

Apple’s entry into the foldable market also gives Samsung a chance to highlight its experience in the category. Samsung has been making foldable phones for several years, and its Galaxy Z Fold series is already established in the market.

Following Apple’s launch, Samsung posted on social media appearing to poke fun at Apple for entering the foldable market later than Samsung.

The iPhone Duo will likely continue to attract attention because of its design, Apple branding and high price. For some buyers, the main attraction may simply be having an iPhone that can fold.

So the question for potential buyers may not only be what the iPhone Duo can do but whether they are willing to pay nearly Rs.3 lakh for a phone that folds.