@SupriyaShrinate Hardware Variations: Models sold in the USA omit physical SIM trays entirely in favor of dual eSIM, which may not suit every carrier setup.
@SupriyaShrinate Exclusion of Sales Tax: The US and Canada prices (1,199 USD and C1,749 CAD respectively) are pre-tax. Most US states add 6% to 10% at checkout, and Canadian provinces levy 5% to 15% (GST/HST), raising the actual cost significantly.
@SupriyaShrinate Indian Import Duty & Customs: Carrying an unboxed phone across customs for personal use generally avoids duty, but bringing sealed retail boxes into India can attract customs duty up to 38.5%, wiping out any price advantage.
@SupriyaShrinate Exchange Rates & Bank Fees: Converting local currency to INR at exact spot rates ignores foreign transaction fees (usually 2%–3.5%) charged by international debit or credit cards.