iPhone buying guide India 2023: Which iPhone model should you buy?

In our iPhone buying guide, we tell you which iPhone you should buy in India, from the iPhone SE (2022) to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

• By Saipansab Nadaf -
Published On: September 19, 2023

The Cupertino tech giant recently launched the iPhone 15 series, which includes iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. While these smartphones are better than their predecessors, it is wise to take a look at Apple's whole iPhone portfolio to choose the best and most suitable device for yourself depending on your budget. Whether you want a compact phone or something that delivers great performance, below is a quick guide that helps you pick the right iPhone officially selling in India right now.

List of Apple iPhones 2023

iPhone model	Price
iPhone SE (2022)	Starts at Rs 49,900
iPhone 13	Starts at Rs 59,900
iPhone 14	Starts at Rs 69,900
iPhone 14 Plus	Starts at Rs 79,900
iPhone 15	Starts at Rs 79,900
iPhone 15 Plus	Starts at Rs 89,900
iPhone 15 Pro	Starts at Rs 1,34,900
iPhone 15 Pro Max	Starts at Rs 1,59,900

iPhone buying guide India: Which iPhone should you buy in 2023?

iPhone SE (2022)

• Apple iPhone SE 2022 (review) is the most affordable iPhone on the market, but that doesn't mean it is any less capable than the rest of the iPhones.
• With a 4.7-inch Retina HD display paired with large bezels on the top and bottom, the iPhone SE (2022) can be comfortably wielded using a single hand making it a great choice for someone looking for a compact device.
• Apple has packed in the A15 Bionic chip which is the same processor found on iPhone 13. However, it gets one less GPU core. Despite that, one can expect great performance even during intensive tasks.
• Coming to the rear, the iPhone SE (2022) houses a single 12MP camera system for photography and videography. You also get Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Portrait mode, and 4K video up to 60 fps. The front camera uses a 7MP FaceTime HD camera with support for up to 1080p video shooting.
• With a 2018mAh battery in tow, this iPhone may require battery top-up during the middle of the day during medium to heavy usage.

Price

iPhone SE (2022) can be purchased at a starting price of Rs Rs 49,900.

Buy iPhone SE (2022): Amazon, Flipkart, Apple

Pros

• Stupendously fast 
• IP67 rated
• Compact and lightweight 
• Competitively priced

Cons

• HD display feels dated
• No dedicated night mode
• Battery backup could have been better

iPhone 13

• With the discontinuation of the iPhone 12, the iPhone 13 (review) is the oldest standard iPhone you can officially currently purchase in India.
• Unlike its compact A15 Bionic counterpart, the iPhone SE (2022), the iPhone 13 features a larger 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with trimmed-down bezels and a notch up top that houses crucial components such as a 12MP front camera and several sensors for Face ID to work seamlessly.
• Moving to the rear panel, the iPhone 13's camera module houses a 12MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide angle lens. The phone gets Cinematic mode, Photographic Styles, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, and 4K Dolby Vision HDR recording along with the ability to deliver excellent low-light performance.
• iPhone 13 also features a Ceramic Shield for protection against accidental drops and increased scratch resistance and features an IP68 rating for water resistance.

Price 

iPhone 13 can be purchased at a starting price of Rs 59,900.

Buy iPhone 13: Amazon, Flipkart, Apple

Pros

• Excellent OLED display
• Capable cameras
• 5G connectivity support

Cons

• No high-refresh-rate screen
• Slow wired and wireless charging speeds

iPhone 14

• From design to internal components, the iPhone 14 resembles the iPhone 13 in many aspects.
• Starting with the display, the iPhone 14 rocks the same 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with 1200 peak brightness found on the iPhone 13. It also misses out on a high refresh rate display and comes with a 60Hz panel.
• Coming to performance, the iPhone 14 packs a 5-core A15 Bionic processor which should provide enough power to run casual as well as heavy tasks. The chipset is paired with 6GB of RAM that will allow users to retain apps and tasks in the background for long durations.
• The rear camera set-up of iPhone 14 features a 12MP primary and a 12MP ultra-wide camera that is assisted by sensor-shift technology, which is also found on the iPhone 13 for smooth stabilisation in video recording. Coming to the front, you can a find 12MP selfie camera housed within the notch.
• The modest 3,279mAh battery unit can be charged using a 20W charger that is sold seperately. There's also the option for wireless charging through a 15W MagSafe or any Qi-enabled charger.

Price 

iPhone 14 sells starting from Rs Rs 69,900.

Buy iPhone 14: Amazon, Flipkart, Apple

Pros

• 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
• Smooth performance
• Improved rear and front cameras

Cons

• Uses a standard 60Hz refresh rate display
• Long charging times

iPhone 14 Plus

• The iPhone 14 Plus is nothing but a larger version of the iPhone 14.
  While the display size has increased to 6.7-inches, you'll still not find Pro Motion here which enables 120Hz high refresh rate on the likes of iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro.
  
• With a 4,323mAh capacity battery, the iPhone 14 Plus can deliver an excellent battery output even during heavy usage, thanks to the efficient A15 Bionic processor paired with a 60Hz panel.
  
• When running low on power, the device can be charged using the 20W charger which is sold seperately. There's 15W wireless charging in tow as well along with IP68 certification.
  
• Just like the iPhone 14, the Plus variant gets a 12MP primary and a 12MP ultra-wide camera that is paired with sensor shift technology. One can record HDR and up to 4K videos via the rear and the front 12MP cameras. 

Price 

iPhone 14 Plus selling price currently starts at Rs 79,900.

Buy iPhone 14 Plus: Amazon, Flipkart, Apple

Pros 

• Excellent day-to-day performance
• Exceptional battery life
• Capable cameras

Cons

• Charging speeds could have been better
• No high-refresh-rate screen

iPhone 15

• The iPhone 15 is among the latest phones in Apple's portfolio that brings about some much-needed changes.
• Unlike previous generations of standard iPhones, the iPhone 15 gets Dynamic Island found on the iPhone 14 Pro and 15 Pro series. It has a 6.1-inch OLED display with 1179 x 2556 resolution and comes with  HDR10, Dolby Vision, and up to 2,000 nits peak brightness.
• If you're expecting to get a high refresh rate display, the iPhone 15 may not be the right pick for you.
• Running under the hood is the 4nm-based A16 Bionic chipset that is capable enough to handle everything you throw at it.
• The main rear camera is bumped up to 48MP that can capture highly detailed images and allows users to apply a bokeh effect later from the Photos app making it seem like a picture captured using the portrait mode. The ultra-wide angle and selfie cameras remain unchanged at 12MP each.
• The biggest change found on the iPhone 15 series is the addition of USB Type-C instead of Lightning port. The phone supports 20W wired and up to 15W wireless charging.

Price 

iPhone 15 can be purchased for Rs Rs 79,900.

Buy iPhone 15: Amazon, Flipkart, Apple 

Pros

• Compact form factor
• Improved performance
• Capable cameras
• USB Type-C

Cons 

• Uses a standard 60Hz refresh rate display
• Relatively slow charging speeds

iPhone 15 Plus

• The iPhone 15 Plus is an enlarged version of the iPhone 15 and comes with a bigger display and battery unit.
• Upfront, there's a 6.7-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display with 2796×1290 pixels resolution that comes with up to 2000 nits peak outdoor brightness and HDR. Just like the vanilla iPhone 15, you also get a Dynamic Island that allows you to multitask between certain apps.
• Running under the hood is the Apple A16 Bionic 4nm chip that brings a reasonable performance boost over the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus' A15 Bionic.
• The iPhone 15 Plus has a 48MP primary camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera with 120-degree field of view. On the front, a 12MP front camera is present that supports autofocus.
• The iPhone 15 series features a Type-C port across the board. The phone also supports 20W wired and up to 15W wireless charging.

Price 

iPhone 15 Plus pricing starts at Rs 89,990.

Buy iPhone 15 Plus: Amazon, Flipkart, Apple

Pros

• Hi-res primary cameras
• Dynamic island
• USB Type-C

Cons 

• Lacks a ProMotion display
• No Always On Display support
• No major performance gains from last year

iPhone 15 Pro

• If there are no restrictions on your budget, the iPhone 15 Pro is currently one of the best iPhone you can get.
• It gets the latest chipset, an upgraded set of cameras, and a brand-new titanium chassis that makes the device durable and at the same time lighter than its predecessor.
• With the 15 Pro, Apple bids farewell to Alert Slider and makes way for the Action button.
• The iPhone 15 Pro sports a 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display with 120Hz ProMotion and comes with a Dynamic Island up top. The peak brightness is set at 2,000 nits which improves visibility outdoors.
• The iPhone 15 Pro gets its power from the latest Apple A17 Pro processor which is based on a 3nm fabrication that may result in significantly good battery life.
• Being a Pro variant, the iPhone gets a triple rear camera consisting of 48MP wide-angle primary sensor with sensor-shift OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 12MP telephoto sensor that offers 3X optical zoom. The Dynamic Island on the front houses the 12MP selfie camera.
• Coming to charging, the 15 Pro gets a USB 3 Type-C port in place of Lightning that uses up to 20W wired charging for juicing up the device. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are restricted to just USB 2 speeds when it comes to transfer speeds.
• There's also wireless charging along with IP68 for water and dust resistance.

Price 

iPhone 15 Pro is up for pre-order and starts at Rs 1,34,900

Buy iPhone 15 Pro: Flipkart, Apple

Pros

• Latest chipset
• 120Hz ProMotion display
• USB 3 Type-C port for fast data transfer

Cons

• Slow charging speeds
• Pricey

iPhone 15 Pro Max

• The iPhone 15 Pro Max is Apple's latest and greatest iPhone yet. It goes all out on performance, cameras, and battery.
• For starters, the iPhone 15 Pro Max gets its prowess from the A17 Pro which brings significant improvements to gaming to the point it'll be able to run AAA games natively. While the display specifications remain the same as the iPhone 15 Pro, the size is bumped up to 6.7-inches.
• Coming to the rear cameras, the 15 Pro Max sports a 48MP wide-angle primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 12MP telephoto sensor that offers 5X optical zoom with up to 25x digital zoom.
• Apart from that, the iPhone 15 Pro Max also features a USB 3 Type-C port that offers impressive transfer speeds. Along with that, there's also IP68 certification for protection against water and dust.
• If you're someone who wants extra zooming capabilities with a large beautiful display, it might be worth getting the iPhone 15 Pro Max over the 15 Pro.

Price

iPhone 15 Pro Max is up for pre-order and starts at Rs 1,59,900

Buy iPhone 15 Pro Max: Flipkart, Apple 

Pros

• A17 Pro Bionic chipset
• 120Hz screen refresh rate
• Up to 25x zoom capabilities

Cons

• Slow charging speeds

While Apple has officially discontinued the iPhone 12, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, you can still purchase these devices from e-commerce platforms and offline retailers while the stock lasts. Apple will no longer sell these iPhones in its official online and offline stores.