Rs 2.3 lakh for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, a smartphone! You read that right. It seems that the top tech brands are in a competition to compete on who makes the most expensive smartphone today. But Apple’s latest flagship, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, has officially landed in India with a jaw-dropping price Rs 2,29,900 for 2TB model. For nearly Rs 2.3 lakh, you get a phone that’s lighter, faster, and smarter but it still won’t fold, flip like Samsung’s best examples. While Apple fans celebrate its new design and other advance features, most value conscious Indians are wondering what else they can get at the same price.
Stick with us till the end of this article and you will know quite a lot actually. Here’s a list of things you can buy or experience for the same price as the top most variant of iPhone 17 Pro Max.
A brand-new Royal Enfield Classic 350
Why hold an Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max when you can buy a Royal Enfield Classic 350? For around Rs.2.20 lakh, you can bring home a brand-new Royal Enfield Classic 350 complete with retro styling, a thumping engine, and enough road presence to turn heads everywhere from your home to office. It’s not just a bike; it’s a lifestyle. Even after purchasing the bike one might save some bucks.
An Arabian holiday including flights in Dubai
Individuals can fly on a budget airline and book early to get round-trip tickets under Rs 40,000. Stay in hostels or hotels in Deira for Rs 2,000-3,000 per night that are decent. Use metro and buses for cheap travel. Visit free attractions like beaches, souks, and Dubai Fountain. Eat at local cafeterias for Rs 2000/day. Limit the shopping and skip luxury tours. A 4-5 day itinerary with smart planning easily fits within Rs 2.3 lakh—including flights, stay, food, transport, and experience
A high end gaming PC setup
Why settle for mobile games when you can have a 4K 240fps gaming setup? With Rs 2.3 lakh, you can build a powerhouse PC with an RTX 4090 GPU, liquid cooling, RGB everything, and a 34-inch curved monitor. Add a gaming chair, mechanical keyboard, and studio headphones and one gets an entire ecosystem, not just a device.
In many Tier-2 cities, you can use Rs 2.3 lakh as the security deposit for a 1BHK apartment. That’s a whole apartment at the cost of a phone. Therefore if you’re starting your career and still a bachelor, it’s a far more practical investment than a 6.9-inch screen.
One year of premium fitness + lifestyle
Rs. 2.3 lakh can also buy you a full-year elite membership at high-end gyms like Cult Fit, Gold’s Gym, or a luxury spa club. Moreover people can invest the money to hone soft skills that improve personality. Additionally personal trainers, nutrition plans, yoga sessions, steam rooms, if invested in, will make a person like a reel-ready version of himself or herself.
Conclusion:
No doubt the iPhone 17 Pro Max might be an excellent smartphone. But before you plan the EMI’s, one should ask, “Do I want another screen in my pocket or memories, mobility, and maybe even a good looking personality instead?”
