India obstructs import of iPhones, Xiaomi and Oppo devices built in China

26 November 2020
The Bureau of Indian Standards has been delaying approvals since August.

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  • 26 Nov 2020

I guess India has to become self sufficient.
A good time to start.
Anyway,China has warped up ideas of world dominance.Indians want and deserve better

    Wow. Gsmarena, this is such a poorly worded piece. This could constitute false information. You're obviously unaware of facts on the ground.

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      • AnonD-923722
      • tDP
      • 26 Nov 2020

      What's the reason for doing so? Hatred for china? Even banning chinese apps. Many people have hatred for china and its company/people. I don't know why. Maybe because of their government spying? No way. They just don't want china to compete, because china technology these days are very good quality

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        • 26 Nov 2020

        wongwatt, 26 Nov 2020Democracies should not dictate to their citizens, freedom t... moreBy name you should be from our side India and don't seem to see the positive side of the decision

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          • Anonymous
          • u14
          • 26 Nov 2020

          wongwatt, 26 Nov 2020Democracies should not dictate to their citizens, freedom t... moreLol try telling that to the Chinese government before you start looking at other countries.

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            • Witiwis
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            • 26 Nov 2020

            wongwatt, 26 Nov 2020Democracies should not dictate to their citizens, freedom t... moreTrue. Democracies should not dictate to citizens. Only Communist dictatorships should dictate to citizens. Thanks for clarifying that.

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              • Anonymous
              • LkB
              • 26 Nov 2020

              [deleted post]Those who buy chinese phones would never if iphones were much cheaper.
              No surprise many models between 2016-2018 had the iphone design.
              UIs that remind of iOS.

              Look at mi8. Even the flash LED between cameras.

                Anonymous, 26 Nov 2020Make a test .. Put up on a shelf: Iphone 12 Pro Max, O... more.....and then sell it at $1000. Atleast thats what i would do.

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                  • Anonymous
                  • X%f
                  • 26 Nov 2020

                  Apple already making iphone 11 in indian factory soon they will start making newer iphone 12 model too.
                  Oneplus and Xiaomi also have factories in india too.
                  In short term it's bad for business but in long term it provides jobs in india.
                  Google, microsoft and Facebook already invested billions in jio this year.
                  Pubg also shifting server from china to india.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • ntJ
                    • 26 Nov 2020

                    bilalsadain, 26 Nov 2020People can buy whatever they want. If I have the money to ... moreThen why don't you pay 10 thousand dollars for your iPhone instead of 1000$??? Since you have the money!!! A fool and his money are soon parted.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • YQT
                      • 26 Nov 2020

                      Aflal, 26 Nov 2020Yeah, that's true. Please ban Chinese crappy phones an... moreWhich phone do you use the way?

                        iOS.Never.Again, 26 Nov 2020Do you even realize that the article is in context to India... morePeople can buy whatever they want. If I have the money to spend and want to buy an iPhone then that's my choice. Besides not everyone is tech savvy.

                          Feels so one sided, no current alt options either...

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                            • 26 Nov 2020

                            Instead of producing the better quality products the government making hard for choice of people.
                            Le globalisation : am i joke to you

                              iOS.Never.Again, 26 Nov 2020Do you even realize that the article is in context to India... moreSo in essence those persons who buy iphone are stupid?.

                              Calm down it’s just a phone and besides people have the freedom to make their choice of smartphone

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                                • Anonymous
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                                • 26 Nov 2020

                                Good. Now China will feel what it's like on the other end being banned

                                  Anonymous, 26 Nov 2020Make a test .. Put up on a shelf: Iphone 12 Pro Max, O... moreYou can actually buy 4pcs of superior poco f2 pro on the price of 1pcs iphone pro max 😉

                                    Hehehehehe
                                    Nice
                                    Digital strike 2.0

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                                      • 26 Nov 2020

                                      wongwatt, 26 Nov 2020Democracies should not dictate to their citizens, freedom t... moreFundamental rights? No. Today is Constitution Day of India. Please choose your words wisely.
                                      The average metal smartphone components does not sum up to be more than 400 dollars. Plastic phones are even cheaper to make. It does not justify to put 1000 dollar's price tag on a 400 dollar device. Please take time to understand things before making comments in a public platform. Thank you. Apologies for my harsh words.

                                        iOS.Never.Again, 26 Nov 2020Do you even realize that the article is in context to India... moreSo in essence those persons who buy iphone are stupid?.

                                        Calm down it’s just a phone and besides people have the freedom to make their choice of smartphone