Buying iPhone in USA and using it in India

Hi

I want to buy iPhone 15 Pro 128 GB from USA and bring it to India and 

permanently use it in India. Is there any potential problem or issue to do that?

I am asking because the normal voltage in USA is 120V while the normal voltage in India is 220V.

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 29, 2023 10:35 AM

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Posted on Dec 19, 2023 06:41 AM

jatin112 wrote:

doesn't apple provide international warranty now ?

No. Not for iPhone OR Apple Watch. They are sold with regional differences.

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Oct 29, 2023 10:43 AM in response to kalyandg

No problem with voltage, since the Apple products will operate on 100-240 Volts and 50/60 Hz.


But, there will likely be a problem with the warranty, since it will not probably not be good in India. So, if the phone needs service, you will have to ship the phone back to the U.S.


If you decide to buy the phone, you will have to do so personally in the U.S., since Apple does not ship internationally.


Frankly, it would be much better if you purchase the phone in the country in which it will be used most of the time.



Oct 29, 2023 10:41 AM in response to kalyandg

Voltage is not an issue you need to be concerned with as long as you use a charging plug with the correct connectors in India.


No, your issues are different:


  • All iPhones sold in the US are dual eSim only and there is no physical SIM tray.
  • iPhone 15 Pro doesn't come in 128GB. It starts at 256GB.
  • iPhone warranty is NOT International. So if you have any issue with the phone in India, you will need to physically bring it back to the US for service or warranty support.
  • If you think you'll be saving money buying a US iPhone, the trip back to the US alone will wipe away any savings and then some.
  • BUY YOUR IPHONE WHERE YOU LIVE AND WILL USE IT.

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