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Or they can price it according to the market. How many people in US buy iPhone at full price? Most mobiles are sold at full price in India.

• 1stranger 11y ago
  > How many people in US buy iPhone at full price? Everybody. Anybody who doesn't is buying it on credit. They're still paying the full price (and then some).
  • ocean3 11y ago
    Installment plans are recent trend isn't it. I see previously it was 2 year contracts for 199 etc. emi are common in India as well. Apple could have done the same in India.
    • bdcravens 11y ago
      Before Apple offered installments plans, US carriers were offering them. Do Indian carriers do the same?
      • gryph0n 11y ago
        The sales model is pretty different. In India, you'll typically buy your phone outright based on what features you're looking for (Dual SIM, OS version, Storage, etc). Hence manufacturers/retailers typically offer a EMI plan for top-end phones (think Samsung S7, Apple iPhone 6, etc) since the outright cost is quite high. Then you'll decide which carrier you want to use based on the tariffs they're offering (Voice Calls, data, SMS, etc.) Although carriers do offer phones with their plans, it's rarely ever bought in that manner.
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