‘You can buy iPhone X but not afford cess’: Twitter erupts in jokes after Apple unveils ₹89k phone

Twitter users had hilarious reactions to Apple’s newly-unveiled iPhone X, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus on Tuesday.

Senior vice president of worldwide marketing at Apple, Philip Schiller, introduces AirPower, a wireless charging system, during a media event at Apple's new headquarters in Cupertino, California. (AFP Photo)

You love it, you hate it, but you really can't ignore it.

Apple launched three smartphones -- iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X -- on its 10th anniversary on Tuesday. The smartphones feature facial recognition to unlock the device, and the iPhone X has an edge-to-edge 5.8-inch "super retina" display that has improved resolution.

The much-awaited iPhone X, a redesigned product of glass and stainless steel that Apple CEO Tim Cook called "the biggest leap forward since the original iPhone", will cost ₹89,000 in India.

From comparisons with its rival Android to sheer surprise at the price of the new iPhone, here are some of the funniest reactions on Twitter:

Figuring out the features first 

The iPhone 8 now has glass on the front AND back so I can shatter my screen on 2 sides & stare into my reflection with disappointment twice

— Korede (@aoasuni) September 13, 2017

So the iPhone X will unlock with facial recognition instead of home button. I feel sorry for iPhone X already. pic.twitter.com/mCRn1gYLUT

— Vaibhav Vishal (@ofnosurnamefame) September 12, 2017

Me in public looking like an idiot trying to get my phone to unlock. #iPhoneX #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/RqT3LbYC9z

— Chief ◉‿◉ (@TopFlightChief) September 12, 2017

What's the price of an Apple?

₹89,000?!
No people. Selling your soul to satan is not worth it. #iPhone8

— Chai wali (@ek_dum_kadak) September 12, 2017

Choose a payment method for iPhone X and IPhone 8 #AppleEvent #iPhone8 #iPhoneX pic.twitter.com/7p8OldrUoO

— Farhan Ahmed (@CEOSolispo) September 13, 2017

iPhone 8 $1200??? Man I better be able to face time all my dead homies and call God himself.

— VERNON L. NORWOOD (@Vernon400m) September 12, 2017

Twitter logic: If you can afford an iPhone, you can pay the cess tax

Itna mehnga phone khareed sakte ho 2% cess nahi de sakte desh k liye? ☹️

— Maithun (@Being_Humor) September 13, 2017

"Sirji, #iPhoneX aa raha hai, cess pel doon ?" pic.twitter.com/SWQG4fAWyR

— The-Lying-Lama (@KyaUkhaadLega) September 13, 2017

Every year I set a target that if I get this iPhone then I am rich .
Apple always raises the bar #iPhoneX #iPhone8 #iphonelaunch

— ABHISHEK SINGH (@abhisheksinghjb) September 13, 2017

The Android vs Apple debate again

Samsung right now#AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/OYVXmfbspk

— Vkrocks (@rock7174) September 12, 2017

#AppleEvent 😂 😂 😂 pic.twitter.com/mOS0s0rftk

— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) September 12, 2017

2033: Tim Cook announces the new #iPhone feature is just a peace treaty with the superior Siri race. Humanity gently applauds. #AppleEvent

— COED.com (@COED) September 12, 2017