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I don't get the hype why people want an iPhone when they can't afford one?

Phone is a necessity. Ok cool, no problem. But expensive phone, oh sorry SUPER EXPENSIVE PHONE??? Not really. If you can't afford one, why do you want to buy one? EMI pe phone lena, does it even make sense? And why do you want to go over your budget and get a phone, on which you are only going to watch reels, and occasionally take some photos? If you have money, no problem. But if you are living on edge, you have bills to pay, you barely save some money, why would you in your right mind get a phone so expensive? Forget the phone, the maintenance itself requires monthly spending. Forget charger, cover, glass, apples very own services apple music, applecare, etc all those things are also going to cost. If you are not going to use those, and instead go for some cheap free to use service, get a normal not so expensive phone. You don't even have an apple ecosystem or are trying to get one in the near future. You are already not using half of the features the iPhone has, then what's the point? I'm tired of my friend's half cooked brain arguing over getting an iphone. No offense bro, but you hardly save a month half of what airpods cost. The market is so volatile. You should focus on savings for your own emergency. I don't see a need for why you need an iphone. Heck, I saw a rickshawala owning a 15pro the other day! Good for him for getting an iphone, but then how are you managing finances? Am I missing God's daily drop of money or are people really this dumb?

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Pretty

Flipkart

6 months ago

Iphn works good for like n no. of yrs (depends on when new iOS stops supporting version) without any difficulties. So you don’t have to change it again n again.
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SabChangaSi

Stealth

6 months ago

Please don't advocate such ideas.
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Pretty

Flipkart

6 months ago

I used iphn 6s for 7 yrs, upgraded to iphn 11 128 GB (5 yrs now) only bcz iphn 6s was 16 GB. So longevity is good, it’s one time investment.
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ericcartmanchan

Stealth

6 months ago

Mostly Signalling - just like families want to do with the car purchase. Larger SUV or a bigger brand.
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Sixing

Games24x7

6 months ago

Govt should put 100% tax on luxury phone segment like they do on cars 😂
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SabChangaSi

Stealth

6 months ago

Bro my tata yodha isn't signalling shit
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billu_badshah

Alteryx

6 months ago

I can't buy the longevity point for iphones. I have a Redmi Note 9 (top end, 16k phone), bought in 2021. Still going strong, no issues after 3 yrs. Decent/okay photos, baaki insta aur Twitter hi chalana hai. My brother has another Redmi where he got battery life issues due to excessive use. Battery got replaced from service center for 1500. So even non-Apple phones last really really long if you have decent specs. I've heard really good things about the old OnePlus phones.
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FreshDew5

Oracle

6 months ago

I have a Redmi from 2017 which still works! So I added a custom ROM, it works flawlessly even now. Occasionally hangs here and there when modern bloat apps run, but for a 7 yo phone purchased for ₹9k that is very much acceptable
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supercoder74

British petroleum

6 months ago

I have iphone 6s running from october 2016. Changed battery once, battery levels still at 87%. So there you go with the longivity of Apple Iphone. People who are buying it while living on the edge might have financial suicidal tendencies but it doesnt matter. You need to understand that people have been living and spending their lives like that for years now and they are still alive. So, u need to let them be what they are and how they live and you focus only on your life which is the only thing in YOUR control.
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FreshlyBrewed

Good company

6 months ago

If you are going for longevity, then its good to get a phone so expensive. However, the people I know want to buy a newer iphone in 2-3 years max 😀
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supercoder74

British petroleum

6 months ago

They are individuals who either have generational wealth to make their future secure or earning more money than you know or they are financially suicidal. Either ways, they will do what they wanna do and no one can stop them.
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GrimBeard75

Stealth

6 months ago

So many fanboys got triggered in this thread
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Llhdjempe

Swiggy

6 months ago

Why do you care so much about other people? It's their money and they can do as they wish. Is it a bad financial decision? Probably yes. But it might be the only thing they spend lavishly. We have one life and it's better to live in the moment than to worry about the future all the time. You do what works for you!
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CityBoy

Bosch

6 months ago

Bhai tab to prostitution (randi chodna) bhi sahi cheez h, haina?
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Llhdjempe

Swiggy

6 months ago

Yes, prostitution is legal in many countries.
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Micheal_Scott

Grapevine

6 months ago

Aspiration is a big force in this world :)
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BoredCorporateSlave

Gojek

6 months ago

Agree. The problem is that companies have introduced EMIs. Now, people who can't afford expensive phones or cars are buying stuff beyond their means, only to pay EMIs (mostly with interest). And it's a depreciating asset, so doesn't make much sense.
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Qwerty2398

Stealth

6 months ago

If we are going to purchase everything based on logic/Utility we wouldn't need beyond basic variety in anything. Humans are social animals - there are only two reasons to do something 1. to Impress our social circle and 2. to survive/meet a necessity. Anything thing a person does can be put into one of this.
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devdos

Microsoft

6 months ago

Bhai, iPhone is like a relationship, high maintenance but loved by all. If it doesn't fit your budget, 'Zindagi mei aur bhi Jaroori cheezein hai'. Choose wisely.
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TeraBaap

Slice

6 months ago

Its the only luxury item they will be able to flaunt. Merc audi real estate out of reach. This is probably achievable. Our cook took some advance and 3 days later we see him carry an iPhone 13. I dont endorse it, but I understand why.
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Brutallyhonest

Stealth

6 months ago

Status driven society
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MythicalStranger

Stealth

6 months ago

Longevity aspect : I have been using OnePlus 3 since Nov 2016. 8th year running. Running smoothly. Never had to change battery or charger. Though charging cable.. had to buy 2 times and might need to buy 3rd time again.
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PeskyBaker43

Apple

6 months ago

bcoz around every one is having it if u dont have it we will think u are really poor that u cant even buy an iphone 😂
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BoredCorporateSlave

Gojek

6 months ago

I mostly value it for the great pictures (I don't do much on the phone). And since everyone around has it, I don't have to worry about not having great pictures on any trip. 😂
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Rhombus

CARS24

6 months ago

Rickshawala's IAS children gifted him 15 pro, chill
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FreshlyBrewed

Good company

6 months ago

The rickshawala himself is a child😭
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Networkdogtor

Amazon

6 months ago

It is pretty much a personal choice, maybe saving or investing is your priority, does not make someone stupid if they don’t save or invest. Why a rant on personal choices boss, If someone do not want to live only in the future and think about security instead of doing something that makes them happy why do you find it so offensive
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D0nkey05

Stealth

6 months ago

We're increasingly becoming a 'Status Driven' society. Is not that you have to be rich, it's that you have to LOOK rich. But then who am I to question your financial decisions?! Love the thrill of living from cheque to cheque? More power to you.
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BiryaniEnthu

Stealth

6 months ago

Apple products in itself. Why do you need them on EMI? Literally shittiest battery life
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Stillgrowing

Unemployed

6 months ago

It’s more to do with perception on the phone and brand and people’s choices. Even if you try hard to argue, people will still stick to their choices. It’s best to avoid conversations regarding these as it’s futile. At the worst it will come down to “my money my choice, who are you to tell!!” It’s again same for people changing their wardrobe frequently compared to those who don’t. It eventually comes down to individual choices.
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AmulButter

US Based MNC, India location

6 months ago

We're living in a status driven society. This generation doesn't care about savings and wants to maintain status influenced by social media.
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