iPhone buying guide India: Best iPhones to buy at any price point in October 2022

iPhone buying guide: If you are planning to upgrade to an iPhone, you have come to the right place. Ever since the iPhone 14 announcements last month, there has been an increased interest in the iPhone lineup. With the release of iOS 16 and its plethora of customisation options, the iPhone has become a sweet deal even for customisation loving Android users. Despite the price hike, the iPhones are simply nicer deals across all price points.

Hence, you would be tempted to try out a new iPhone during this festive sale season. The question remains – which is the best one to pick at any price point? After all, whether it is an iPhone 13 or iPhone 14, all of them are good in their own ways.

Best iPhones to own at various prices

Under Rs. 50000: iPhone SE 3

The iPhone SE 3rd Gen starting at Rs. 47,990 is the only “new” iPhone you can buy for less than Rs. 50000 today. The entry-level iPhone is best known for a few things – a compact design, a fast 5G A15 Bionic chip, a pair of decent cameras, and an amazing smartphone experience. However, the battery life is poor and the 4.7-inch LCD display is too cramped.

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Choose the iPhone 12 from Amazon's India website at a price of Rs. 47,990. It may have the older A14 Bionic chip but you get 5G connectivity, a larger 6.1-inch OLED display, two 12MP rear cameras, and support for MagSafe wireless charging. For most people, it doesn't get better than the iPhone 12 at this price.

Under Rs. 60000: iPhone 13

For just Rs. 60000, you can get the iPhone 13 128GB variant. Equipped with the same A15 Bionic chip, the iPhone 13 has a pair of great two 12MP rear cameras, a 12MP front camera, a 6.1-inch OLED display, a good battery life, and the iconic new iPhone design. The iPhone 13 is the best all rounder phone you can buy today, unless you seek special camera upgrades.

Under Rs. 80000: iPhone 14

Yes, you can call it an iPhone 13 update but the iPhone 14 has more going for it. The A15 Bionic chip has a 5-core GPU that is more than capable of running any apps and games. The new camera sensors along with the Photonic Engine take brighter photos, and there’s a slight improvement to the battery life. You also get Satellite connectivity as well as Crash Detection, if you are into safety measures. At Rs. 80000, the iPhone 14 is still a nice phone to own.

Under Rs. 1 lakh: iPhone 14 Plus

The iPhone 14 Plus offers the big iPhone experience for less than Rs. 1 lakh. The 6.7-inch OLED display is great for binge watching and gaming, while the larger battery should offer over a day’s battery life. It has the same cameras and chipset as the iPhone 14, which means you should be content with the overall performance.

Under Rs. 150,000: iPhone 14 Pro Max

The iPhone 14 Pro Max! The very best iPhone money can buy today. Apple’s innovative Dynamic Island is present on this one, and you can have the display in Always On mode. The new 48MP camera can do wonders with the details, and the battery life is the second best in endurance. The 120Hz refresh rate seals the deal and its new 4nm A16 Bionic offers just enough performance headroom to stay fast even after a few years.