Some Indians Travel to Dubai to Buy New iPhones Due to Lower Prices
Following the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 18, some Indians are traveling to Dubai to purchase these models due to lower prices there. The price difference between the UAE and India ranges from approximately Rs 33,000 to Rs 38,000 per phone. Buyers like Mumbai resident Aman Solanki say that even after accounting for flight and visa costs, purchasing in Dubai can be cheaper, especially when buying multiple phones. However, others continue to queue outside Indian stores to buy locally.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: firstpost, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 21 Sept, 08:20 am. Other outlets followed.
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