• By Soumyaroop Mukherjee
  • Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:38 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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iPhone Buyers Fight: Apple Store at BKC Jio Centre in Mumbai on Friday, September 19, witnessed ugly scenes where Apple iPhone 17 series buyers were see involved in a public scuffle. The excitement of buying a new iPhone soon turned tense as a few individuals clashed in the long queue. Subsequently, to contain the vicious crowd, store security and staff intervened.

Hundreds of eager Apple fans had lined up outside the store since the early hours. Many people had even lined up overnight to grab the latest device. iPhone 17 series officially launched in India on September 19, which caused this overcrowding at the store.

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Manoj, a customer from Ahmedabad, said, “I come from Ahmedabad every time... I have been waiting since 5:00 AM.” Meanwhile, a customer, Amaan Memon, said, "I am very excited for the iPhone 17 Pro Max series. This time, Apple has a new design. It features the A19 Bionic chip, so the gaming experience will be enhanced. I have been waiting for this colour for the last 6 months, when I came to know that this colour is going to be launched..."

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Following the scuffle, security personnel have regulated the growing queues and tried to handle the massive turnout. Despite the scuffle in Mumbai, the enthusiasm of Apple fans remained undeterred, marking yet another high-energy launch for the technological giants in India.

iPhone 17 Series:

Apple officially launched the pre-order for iPhone 17 on September 12. Deliveries and store availability started a week later. Here are the prices for the new series of the iPhone:

  • iPhone 17: ₹82,900 (256GB), ₹1,02,900 (512GB)

  • iPhone Air: ₹1,19,900 (256GB), ₹1,39,900 (512GB), ₹1,59,900 (1TB)

  • iPhone 17 Pro: ₹1,34,900 (256GB), ₹1,54,900 (512GB), ₹1,74,900 (1TB)

  • iPhone 17 Pro Max: ₹1,49,900 (256GB), ₹1,69,900 (512GB), ₹1,89,900 (1TB), ₹2,29,900 (2TB)