By Sakshi Sah
Published Sep 11, 2025

Hindustan Times
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9 things you can get for the price of an iPhone 17

Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, where the cheapest device will still cost a whopping ₹82,900. Here is where you can put that money instead.

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A round-trip flight from Delhi to Tokyo costs about ₹52,000-56,000. You’d still have money left for food and shopping.

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A Delhi-Bangkok round flight is only ₹20,000-24,000. That’s nearly three trips for the price of one iPhone 17.

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Instead of one phone, you could buy a solid mid-range laptop and a tablet.

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With this money, you could buy nearly 7 grams of gold jewellery, a lasting investment that holds value over time.

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That money could cover fees for skill-building courses like coding, finance, or digital marketing.

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A designer handbag or a branded watch could be yours for the same price as the new iPhone.

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With ₹82,900, you can buy a brand-new scooty.

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A PS5, a gaming monitor, and accessories together fit under the iPhone 17’s price tag.

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Two years of gym membership can be covered with the same money.

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