The total manufacturing cost of the iPhone 17 Pro max is just ₹36,313 ($410) & Apple is selling it for ₹1,49,900 ($1199).
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Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta is finally rolling out to these devices:
- Nothing Phone (3)
- Nothing Phone (2)
- Nothing Phone (2a)
- Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
You’ll need the Beta Updates Hub APK to install it.
Here - https://nothing.community/d/43141-nothing-os-40-open-beta
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- Nothing Phone (3)
- Nothing Phone (2)
- Nothing Phone (2a)
- Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
You’ll need the Beta Updates Hub APK to install it.
Here - https://nothing.community/d/43141-nothing-os-40-open-beta
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Nothing Phone (3) gets Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta!
Update size: 2.65 GB
Changes:
- Updated to Android 16 beta
- Pop-up View now supports 2 floating icons
- Added 2 new lock screen clock faces
- 2×2 size support for most Quick Settings tiles
- Extra dark mode for immersive UI
- AI (LLM) usage dashboard with privacy tracking
- Essential Apps creation (AI-powered widgets)
- Playground: Community creations like Essential Apps, Glyph Toys, Camera Presets & EQ Profiles
- App optimization for faster startup
General Improvements:
- Optimized lock screen & AOD
- Better screen brightness performance
- Enhanced camera stability
- Improved Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connectivity
- Optimized system stability & performance
Update size: 2.65 GB
Changes:
- Updated to Android 16 beta
- Pop-up View now supports 2 floating icons
- Added 2 new lock screen clock faces
- 2×2 size support for most Quick Settings tiles
- Extra dark mode for immersive UI
- AI (LLM) usage dashboard with privacy tracking
- Essential Apps creation (AI-powered widgets)
- Playground: Community creations like Essential Apps, Glyph Toys, Camera Presets & EQ Profiles
- App optimization for faster startup
General Improvements:
- Optimized lock screen & AOD
- Better screen brightness performance
- Enhanced camera stability
- Improved Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connectivity
- Optimized system stability & performance
Nothing Playground – All in One Place!
- Essential Apps (Make widgets through AI prompts)
- Camera Presets
- Glyph Toys
- EQ Profiles
Essential Apps will be supported in Nothing OS 4.0.
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- Essential Apps (Make widgets through AI prompts)
- Camera Presets
- Glyph Toys
- EQ Profiles
Essential Apps will be supported in Nothing OS 4.0.
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Playground brings Glyph Toys, Camera Presets, EQ profiles & Essential Apps (Alpha) – a true creative sandbox
- Nothing X adds EQ library for Headphone (1) & Ear (3) + CMF Headphone Pro support
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Something new and fresh in tech today:
Nothing has unveiled Essential - The first step towards an AI-native operating system.
- Essential is a suite of AI tools that will eventually evolve into Essential OS
- This is a breakaway from the legacy OS experience
- With Essential, users will be able to create their own apps in seconds using Natural Language using Playground
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Nothing has unveiled Essential - The first step towards an AI-native operating system.
- Essential is a suite of AI tools that will eventually evolve into Essential OS
- This is a breakaway from the legacy OS experience
- With Essential, users will be able to create their own apps in seconds using Natural Language using Playground
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If your iQOO & Vivo device has atleast 1 major OS updates left then most likely your Vivo & iQOO phone will get :
- Origin OS 6 based on Android 16
- Similar looks as Origin OS but global & Indian Origin OS won't be similar as Origin OS
- Launch : 15th October
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- Origin OS 6 based on Android 16
- Similar looks as Origin OS but global & Indian Origin OS won't be similar as Origin OS
- Launch : 15th October
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OPPO Find X9 Series
Smart Ecosystem Flagship New Product Launch Conference
16th October
#OPPO #OPPOFindX9 #OPPOFindX9Pro
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Smart Ecosystem Flagship New Product Launch Conference
16th October
#OPPO #OPPOFindX9 #OPPOFindX9Pro
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iPad Pro M5 has fully leaked
- Up to 15% faster CPU
- Up to 34% faster GPU
- 12gb ram on base model
- Same design & Display as M4
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- Up to 15% faster CPU
- Up to 34% faster GPU
- 12gb ram on base model
- Same design & Display as M4
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Top 10 Android Phones on AnTuTu Benchmark:
1. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
2. Xiaomi 17 Pro
3. Xiaomi 17
4. iQOO Neo10 Pro+
5. vivo X200 Ultra
6. RedMagic 10S Pro+
7. OPPO Find X8 Ultra
8. HONOR GT Pro
9. vivo X200s
10. REDMI K80 Pro
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1. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
2. Xiaomi 17 Pro
3. Xiaomi 17
4. iQOO Neo10 Pro+
5. vivo X200 Ultra
6. RedMagic 10S Pro+
7. OPPO Find X8 Ultra
8. HONOR GT Pro
9. vivo X200s
10. REDMI K80 Pro
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iPhone 17 Pro Max price breakdown:
- Aluminum Body: ₹1,846
- Display: ₹7,103
- Cameras: ₹7,179
- A19 Pro Chip: ₹8,067
- 256GB Storage: ₹1,828
- RAM: ₹1,935
- C1 Modem: ₹7,991
- Battery: ₹364
Total: ₹36,313
Selling price: ₹1,49,900
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- Aluminum Body: ₹1,846
- Display: ₹7,103
- Cameras: ₹7,179
- A19 Pro Chip: ₹8,067
- 256GB Storage: ₹1,828
- RAM: ₹1,935
- C1 Modem: ₹7,991
- Battery: ₹364
Total: ₹36,313
Selling price: ₹1,49,900
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Apple now labels the iPhone 11 Pro Max as vintage. Congratulations to all those who own it as vanilla iPhone 11 is still not vintage yet
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iPhone 17 Pro Max price breakdown: - Aluminum Body: ₹1,846 - Display: ₹7,103 - Cameras: ₹7,179 - A19 Pro Chip: ₹8,067 - 256GB Storage: ₹1,828 - RAM: ₹1,935 - C1 Modem: ₹7,991 - Battery: ₹364 Total: ₹36,313 Selling price: ₹1,49,900 Join - @tech_zone40
📊 Price Breakdown – iPhone 17 Pro (256 GB) in India
Retail Price (MRP): ₹1,34,900
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💵 1. Base Manufacturing Cost – ~₹60,000 (~44%)
- Covers assembly in India
- Includes imported parts (85–90% of components still come from abroad)
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🚢 2. Import Duties on Components – ~₹12,000 (~9%)
- 20% Basic Customs Duty on key parts like displays, camera modules, and chipsets
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🏷 3. GST (18%) – ~₹20,600 (~15%)
- Applied on the final retail price, not just the base cost
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📦 4. Logistics & Distribution – ~₹4,000 (~3%)
- Warehousing, transport, and insurance
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🛍 5. Retailer Margin – ~₹13,000 (~10%)
- 10–12% markup for Apple Stores & authorised resellers
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🍏 6. Apple’s India Margin – ~₹25,000 (~19%)
- Covers marketing, warranty, R&D allocation, and premium brand positioning
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🔍 Key Takeaways
- Taxes alone (import duties + GST) make up ~24% of what you pay.
- Even with local assembly, most high-value parts are still imported, so duties remain.
- Apple’s premium pricing strategy in India adds a significant margin — savings from local assembly aren’t fully passed on.
- Rupee depreciation against the dollar in 2024–25 increased component costs.
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💡 Reality Check
If Apple removed all import duties and kept only GST, the same iPhone 17 Pro could theoretically retail around ₹1.05–1.08 lakh — still not US pricing, but much closer.
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Retail Price (MRP): ₹1,34,900
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💵 1. Base Manufacturing Cost – ~₹60,000 (~44%)
- Covers assembly in India
- Includes imported parts (85–90% of components still come from abroad)
---
🚢 2. Import Duties on Components – ~₹12,000 (~9%)
- 20% Basic Customs Duty on key parts like displays, camera modules, and chipsets
---
🏷 3. GST (18%) – ~₹20,600 (~15%)
- Applied on the final retail price, not just the base cost
---
📦 4. Logistics & Distribution – ~₹4,000 (~3%)
- Warehousing, transport, and insurance
---
🛍 5. Retailer Margin – ~₹13,000 (~10%)
- 10–12% markup for Apple Stores & authorised resellers
---
🍏 6. Apple’s India Margin – ~₹25,000 (~19%)
- Covers marketing, warranty, R&D allocation, and premium brand positioning
---
🔍 Key Takeaways
- Taxes alone (import duties + GST) make up ~24% of what you pay.
- Even with local assembly, most high-value parts are still imported, so duties remain.
- Apple’s premium pricing strategy in India adds a significant margin — savings from local assembly aren’t fully passed on.
- Rupee depreciation against the dollar in 2024–25 increased component costs.
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💡 Reality Check
If Apple removed all import duties and kept only GST, the same iPhone 17 Pro could theoretically retail around ₹1.05–1.08 lakh — still not US pricing, but much closer.
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upcoming XPAN interface officially revealed.
- UI mimics the XPan camera
- A big "Hasselblad" branding up top
- Several B&W and Film filters
- Revamped sound effects
Launching with OPPO Find X9 series.
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- UI mimics the XPan camera
- A big "Hasselblad" branding up top
- Several B&W and Film filters
- Revamped sound effects
Launching with OPPO Find X9 series.
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