Best affordable iPhones for budget buyers: Expert ranks the models offering the most value

India has always been a market that entertains consumers seeking value over everything else. There’s a running joke in the tech community that once Apple launches a brand new iPhone, India flocks to stores to line up for last year’s iPhone, all while trying to secure a good deal. As Apple expands its manufacturing footprint, the focus on older models retailing at lower prices aims to make the entry more accessible to consumers. On top of that, newly created value models like the iPhone 17e only add to the option while also adding to the confusion for buyers.