Apple iPhone 14: Should buy new phone from the US or India? See details
Apple has launched the iPhone 14 in the Indian market. But many people are still confused about whether to buy the new iPhone the US or Indian version. Read on as we have tried to solve this dilemma.
By ET Spotlight Special |
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The iPhone 14 line-up has been launched by Apple in its 'Far Out' event. And the hype and excitement around it have been off-limits.
The new iPhone series brings a lot of new things to the table and may confuse many people, especially in India, who desire to buy the phone from the US due to cost difference. But it might not be the best idea, and one of the reasons is the introduction of e-SIM.
What is e-SIM, and what it means for the new iPhone 14?
With the launch of the iPhone 14, Apple has discarded the use of physical SIM cards in the United States. Hence, there is no SIM card slot or physical tray for inserting SIM in the new iPhone series launched in the US.
The company has embedded the SIM card in the phone itself, known as e-SIM or electronic SIM. This inbuilt SIM card allows you to connect with any carrier or cellular service provider without swapping a physical SIM card.
These phones can be bought from the United States and work in India.
However, you must know some advantages and disadvantages before taking such a step.
Will an e-SIM iPhone 14 from the US work in India?
All the major telecom service providers in India, namely Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone, have been offering support for e-SIM for many years. And Apple's official website support page also lists all these three telecom companies that support an e-SIM. It means the iPhone 14 will work in India; however, you must buy only unlocked phones from the US.
There are certain advantages of e-SIM iPhones over physical ones. These advantages include better call quality, less damage or corrosion, and better safety, as there is no physical SIM. If the phone is stolen, the thieves would not be able to throw away any physical SIM and hide the phone's location.
FAQs
Will I need help from the service provider to run the iPhone with e-SIM?
In phones supporting physical SIM cards, you need to insert the SIM into the tray, and the telecom service starts. But this is not the case with e-SIM, as you will require support from the telecom service provider to get your iPhone 14 up and running.
Will the resale value of the iPhone 14 with e-SIM reduce when you sell the phone in India?
Compared to a physical SIM card, the e-SIM cannot be swapped if the phone is dead or not working. Also, you cannot just buy a physical SIM and insert it into the phone to get your phone running. And this gives the physical SIM card a natural advantage over e-SIM. Hence, the resale value of phones sold in India will be better than buying from the US and reselling in India. However, iPhones generally have a better resale value compared to other smartphones.
The new iPhone series brings a lot of new things to the table and may confuse many people, especially in India, who desire to buy the phone from the US due to cost difference. But it might not be the best idea, and one of the reasons is the introduction of e-SIM.
What is e-SIM, and what it means for the new iPhone 14?
With the launch of the iPhone 14, Apple has discarded the use of physical SIM cards in the United States. Hence, there is no SIM card slot or physical tray for inserting SIM in the new iPhone series launched in the US. The company has embedded the SIM card in the phone itself, known as e-SIM or electronic SIM. This inbuilt SIM card allows you to connect with any carrier or cellular service provider without swapping a physical SIM card.
These phones can be bought from the United States and work in India.
The much-awaited Apple event ‘Far Out’ took place at Apple Park in Cupertino on Wednesday. Here's a compilation of all the latest tech offerings from the Cupertino-based tech giant.
However, you must know some advantages and disadvantages before taking such a step.
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Will an e-SIM iPhone 14 from the US work in India?
All the major telecom service providers in India, namely Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone, have been offering support for e-SIM for many years. And Apple's official website support page also lists all these three telecom companies that support an e-SIM. It means the iPhone 14 will work in India; however, you must buy only unlocked phones from the US.There are certain advantages of e-SIM iPhones over physical ones. These advantages include better call quality, less damage or corrosion, and better safety, as there is no physical SIM. If the phone is stolen, the thieves would not be able to throw away any physical SIM and hide the phone's location.
FAQs
Will I need help from the service provider to run the iPhone with e-SIM?In phones supporting physical SIM cards, you need to insert the SIM into the tray, and the telecom service starts. But this is not the case with e-SIM, as you will require support from the telecom service provider to get your iPhone 14 up and running.
Will the resale value of the iPhone 14 with e-SIM reduce when you sell the phone in India?
Compared to a physical SIM card, the e-SIM cannot be swapped if the phone is dead or not working. Also, you cannot just buy a physical SIM and insert it into the phone to get your phone running. And this gives the physical SIM card a natural advantage over e-SIM. Hence, the resale value of phones sold in India will be better than buying from the US and reselling in India. However, iPhones generally have a better resale value compared to other smartphones.
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