Apple’s new iPhones are two things for sure; they’re pretty, and they’re pretty freaking expensive. Starting at Rs 99,000, you really need to think twice before buying either of them. What’s inside the phones on the other hand, that's a completely different matter. Reuters The iPhone XS is priced between Rs 99,900 to Rs 1,34,900, while the iPhone XS Max costs between Rs 1,09,900 to Rs 1,44,900. Notice that even the most basic variant costs close to a lakh. And yet, according to a teardown by Tech Insights, the component costs of the larger iPhone amount to $443. That’s somewhere in the range of Rs 32,200. And that’s not the half of it. It seems the total price of the components in the iPhone XS Max has climbed by about Rs 3,600 ($50) compared to last year’s iPhone X. However the starting price has instead gone up by Rs 20,000. Image courtesy: Tech Insights The OLED display is once more the most expensive part of the phone. Manufactured by Samsung, they obviously sell it to Apple at a profit, who then obviously have to make a profit on iPhone buyers. And while screen prices have gone up slightly thanks to inflation, it’s more likely more expensive because the 6.3-inch display is larger than last year’s 5.8-inch screen, even though the technology is not very different from what’s in the iPhone X. Also Read: Instead Of Buying This Year's iPhones, For Same Amount You Can Get A Bike Or Foreign Vacation The second most expensive component is Apple’s new A12 Bionic processor. However, it’s interesting to note that the price for almost every single iPhone XS Max component has risen from last year’s tag. Reuters To be fair, these component prices only take into account the price of the hardware, not other expenses like research and development to build the iPhone XS Max, manufacturing, delivery logistics, and marketing. Not to mention import duties levied at the Indian border. Then again, irrespective of the price of components, it’s hard to not feel like your getting completely ripped off when you’re spending over a lakh on a phone that’s only a minor improvement over a device launched last year.<doc-sep>iPhone XS price in India may be a little too high and out of reach for most consumers who largely prefer budget smartphones It has been nearly three days since Apple’s flagship devices iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have gone on sale in India. The iPhone XS price in India has been set at Rs. 99,900 for the 64GB variant, Rs. 1,14,900 for the 256GB variant and the 512GB model is available at Rs. 1,34,900. As far as the iPhone XR and iPhone XS Max are concerned the prices are start at Rs 76,900 and 1,09,000, respectively. Although Apple has introduced several new features to appeal to the Indian smartphone market such as dual-SIM – nano-SIM and digital eSIM – so far the iPhone XS and XS Max failed to enthuse Indian consumers, says a report on Business Today. The report also mentions that Apple, which has just 1 percent market share due to rising popularity of Chinese smartphones like Xiaomi, One Plus, Oppo, and Vivo, may see an increase in sales later but retailers now have over 40 to 45 percent of ‘unsold stock’. What may be adding to the Apple iPhone XS woes are also the issues being increasingly reported by users. Ever since the smartphone has made it into the consumers hands, several problems are beig reported on various public forums like Reddit, Twitter and Apple support page. Here are four major issues that are being shared. Apple iPhone XS Issues Reported by Users Several users took to Twitter and Reddit to share that the Wifi on their iPhone XS devices has been slow. “I’m actually having this issue on the iPhone XS Max. Wifi has been terrible. Anyone else?” asks a user who goes by the name Cody Crouch on Twitter, who is just one of the several users who have reported the same problem. However, Maksim Petriv, founder of the Design Hunt app claims to have a fix for this issue. “Quick tip for new iPhone XS Max owners. If you’re having issues with WiFi reset your networking settings. Fixed it for me,” he says. Apple support page has nearly 108 customer responses that claim that their iPhone XS devices are not charging when left alone. “So Just got my new iphone. and noticed this issue I’ve been having. I connect the lightning cable to my phone to charge and most of the time it’s automatically charges. However I’ve noticed several times plugging the phone in and no charge comes up. Tried unplugging and plugging back in, sometimes it’ll work. I started to test it out. And I noticed the times I plugged it in, and I get no charge, I‘d leave the phone alone for 10-15 seconds. I pick it up, the screen illuminarea and then the charging symbol pops up. I’ve Tested these only with apple cables. So I’m thinking it’s either a port issue or possibly software. Any ideas or recommendations?” asks a user who has managed to get 108 responses reporting the same problem. This may be a software problem and Apple is yet to comment on the same. Apple devices have gone big on AR this time to try and whoo gaming enthusiasts. However, popular mobile game PUBG Mobile may not be working well on iPhone XS devices. “Hi @PUBG @AppleSupport the game screen is cropped by the notch on iphone XS Max. Please check the pic attached,” says a user Ankur Sharma on Twitter. Apple has, however, responded to this issue. “Hi. We’re here to help. Does this occur in every view of the app? Let us know in DM, and we’ll go from there,” says the official Apple Support account on Twitter. Also Read: PUBG Mobile Not Working Properly on Apple iPhone XS Max? 4. Apple iPhone XS also apparently has cell reception issues. Several users have reported LTE connectivity problems. “Users are noticing fewer bars and poorer signal on iPhone XS and XS Max compared to devices like the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, especially in areas where signal is weak. Many of the complaints come from Verizon users, suggesting the issue could potentially be carrier specific. Multiple AT&T users, for example, have said the signal is the same or better, while Verizon users are seeing signal issues,” says a report on MacRumours. All these issues may just be a software related issue, which can be sorted out with an upgrade. Nonetheless, all these isssues can only be out to rest only after Apple comes out and gives an official statement.<doc-sep>Apple iPhone XS review: The most premium iPhone is officially here in India, and here’s what we thought after using it. Apple iPhone XS review: The most premium iPhone is officially here in India, and here’s what we thought after using it. Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are officially on sale in India. Both of them sport OLED displays, improved dual-rear cameras and are powered by the powerful A12 Bionic chip coupled with an 8-core neural engine for AI and machine learning related tasks. Apple’s latest iPhone packs a lot of new features, but as always there’s a high cost for the most premium smartphone. The question though is: Should you upgrade and is it worth that Rs 1 lakh price? I’ve been using iPhone XS as a my primary device for a close over a week and here’s what I thought Apple iPhone XS specifications: 5.8-inch OLED display with 2436 X 1125 pixel resolution at 458 ppi | A12 Bionic chipset | 64GB/256GB/512GB storage | 12MP+12MP rear camera with ƒ/1.8 aperture on wide-angle and ƒ/2.4 aperture on telephoto + TrueDepth Front camera with 7MP Photos | iOS 12 Apple iPhone XS Price in India: Rs 99,900 for the 64GB version Apple iPhone XS: Design, Display If you were to put the new iPhone XS next to the older iPhone X, it might not seem so original or new. Plus, we have seen countless other phones launch since the iPhone X, which have copied that design with the notched display, and vertically stacked dual-rear camera. However, none of that makes the iPhone XS any less good-looking. And what Apple has done once again is gone for a colour, that rivals do not offer. That gold, especially the dark gold, stainless steel frame on the side, Apple just does it so well. They did popularise the gold colour starting with iPhone 5s, to the point that it is now commonplace, even on the cheapest Android phones. The dark gold frame on the iPhone XS looks premium and polished. The dark gold frame on the iPhone XS looks premium and polished. With the iPhone XS, this gold really stood out for me. It is dark on the side, has a hint of pink on the back and stands out from competition. Yes, some will find it too blingy, but this is a colour like no other. Sadly, the glass back of the iPhone XS is prone to smudges and you will need a case to protect this device, which hides those colours and that’s a shame. Apple iPhone XS continues with the full-screen 5.8-inch display we saw on the iPhone X, and this is a fantastic one. This OLED screen has the deepest blacks, excellent colour reproduction and will make any video watching experience great. It is right up there with the Samsung displays, and sets the standards high. Read more: Apple iPhone XS Max review: Comes at a price, but you won’t regret it The display works equally well in bright sunlight and I had no trouble reading on this screen when out and about. The bigger 5.8-inch display I feel is just the right size. People who prefer smaller phones might lean towards this, as the size is more manageable, especially with one-hand use. However, some of you might find that iPhone XS does fit so easily into jeans pockets. When it comes to the iPhone XS, you will just have to make your peace with the notch. When it comes to the iPhone XS, you will just have to make your peace with the notch. For me, the iPhone XS came with another big design change: the notch. In some apps it does make for a jarring experience. For instance in Youtube, when you do the pinch to zoom, the content gets wrapped around the notch. There’s no denying the notch does ruin some experiences, but if you are planning to upgrade to a iPhone XS, you will have to live with it. Apple iPhone XS: Performance, Face ID, Memoji Performance on iPhone has never been an issue for me. In benchmarks like GeekBench and Antutu, the iPhone XS scores are higher than what most Android flagships and it shows the kind of standards that Apple has set in this area. Given this has been primary device, I have had a smooth sailing so far. I am usually switching between multiple apps on this and I have not faced any stuttering or lag when running apps. Be it gaming or social media or even just endlessly scrolling on apps like Reddit, the iPhone XS can handle it all. The iPhone XS also comes with the A12 chipset, which has a dedicated neural engine. Apple has also launched its own AR app like Measure, and while the concept might not be unique, on the iPhone XS, the app works smoothly when it comes to detecting the object and measuring it out for you. In benchmarks like GeekBench and Antutu, the iPhone XS scores are higher than what most Android flagships and it shows the kind of standards that Apple has set in this area. In benchmarks like GeekBench and Antutu, the iPhone XS scores are higher than what most Android flagships and it shows the kind of standards that Apple has set in this area. With iPhone XS, Face ID is another major feature that one gets to experience, unless you have tried out the iPhone X. It is one of the more convenient ways of unlocking your iPhone. It works perfectly in the dark. It works 99 per cent of the time for me, with or without makeup or my glasses, which makes this far less frustrating than face unlock on other phones. Another feature of the new iPhone XS is the Memoji. Honestly, I don’t care for this as much, but I would say the Memoji is still the most acceptable Emoji version of myself I have seen compared to all the other variants of this. Both Animoji and Memoji rely on the Face ID camera to copy your expressions, and so far they have been fairly accurate based on my usage. With iPhone XS, sound quality is another major bump that I experienced. The stereo sound impact is clear, especially when you are watching videos. This is good enough to play music, when I’m too lazy to find or charge the bluetooth speaker. Apple iPhone XS comes with excellent audio quality, thanks to the stereo speakers. Apple iPhone XS comes with excellent audio quality, thanks to the stereo speakers. Apple iPhone XS: Camera Till about two years back, the best cameras were all on iPhones. Then the Pixel showed up, and Google pretty much knocked it out of the park with Pixel 2 series. When it comes to Portrait shots and low-light, this past year Pixel 2 XL has been my pick. So what about the iPhone XS camera? Yes, this is a definite improvement over older devices like the iPhone 8 unit that I was previously using. The Smart HDR does make a difference to the kind of photos you will get, and it is there to see. The low-light performance has also improved, and Portraits look great as well. The photos are brighter and there are more details, even those taken in what is not the best lightning. And, yes, the camera is fast, which is what matters for most users. Apple iPhone XS sample taken in low-light. Image resized for web Apple iPhone XS sample taken in low-light. Image resized for web Apple iPhone XS sample taken in low-light. Image resized for web Apple iPhone XS sample taken in low-light. Image resized for web Apple iPhone XS sample shot. Image resized for web Apple iPhone XS sample shot. Image resized for web Apple iPhone XS sample taken in room with no light, just the candle light. Image resized for web Apple iPhone XS sample taken in room with no light, just the candle light. Image resized for web Apple iPhone XS sample taken in low-light. 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The newly launched Apple iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max are currently available for pre-order in India, whilst shipping for the same will begin on September 28. At the moment, in India, the iPhone XS is priced at Rs 99,900 for the 64GB variant, Rs 1,14,900 for the 256GB variant and Rs 1,34,900 for the 512GB variant. The iPhone XS Max is priced at Rs 1,09,900 for the 64GB variant, Rs 1,24,900 for the 256GB variant and Rs 1,44,900 for the 512GB variant. Lastly, the iPhone XR is priced at Rs 76,900 for the 64GB variant, Rs 81,900 for the 256GB variant and Rs 91,900 for the 512GB variant. However, Apple-authorized distributor in India, IndiaiStore.com has reportedly launched an EMI facility for the new devices at a starting price of Rs 4,499 monthly. Additionally, customers can also avail 5 percent cashback if the device was purchased using a Citibank credit card. This amount will be credited to the customer’s card within 150 days. While the iPhone Xs will be available for a monthly cost of Rs 4,499 for the base model (64GB storage variant), the iPhone Xs for the 256GB variant will cost an EMI of Rs 5,175 while the 512GB variant will be priced at Rs 6,076. On the other hand, the monthly cost for the iPhone Xs Max for the 256GB variant will be priced at Rs 5,678 while the 512GB variant will be priced at Rs 6,587, for a period of 24 months respectively. This offer is valid from September 28 to December 31, 2018. The new iPhones look similar to their predecessor. However, there are two massive differences. Both the new iPhones will be available in colour gold. It should be noted that iPhone Xs Max is not just the biggest iPhone ever, it's one of the biggest smartphone available in the market. According to the Tim Cook, the new devices are “by far the most advanced iPhone Apple has ever created.” The iPhone XS, has 5.8-inch screen size, similar to iPhone X. Apple's XS Max is even bigger than Samsung's Galaxy Note 9, which is 6.4 inches. Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are powered by the A12 Bionic chip with a 7 nm design, which allows for more than 6 billion transistors on the processor. This is a six-core processor. It comes with a more powerful GPU and CPU. A12 Bionic helps apps launch 30 per cent faster. Apple also introduced iPhone XR. The iPhone XR has a single-lens glass-backed design and is available in a bunch of colors including red, blue, copper and yellow. The iPhone XR is the new budget iPhone, customers can possess. The phone is iP67 water resistant. It has LCD edge to edgeand not OLED like the other phones. It's a bigger display than the 8 Plus but physically smaller than an 8 Plus. iPhone XR has a new name for the display: Liquid Retina display. iPhone XR will not have 3D touch but it does get 120Hz touch responsiveness, True-Tone and tap-to-wake on an LCD. The device will have rear camera with a 12MP wide angle, same as in the Xs and Xs Max. But it will have single lens only. Also, iPhone XR gets the new True Tone flash. The iPhone XR also gets portrait mode and depth control, just like the iPhone Xs.