
I know what you're thinking — phone pricing is getting ridiculous everywhere, so why should India be any different? That's a valid point; I remember covering the Galaxy S9 launch back in 2018 and thinking $719 was a lot for a flagship. These days, that's what you end up paying for a value-focused flagship like the OnePlus 11 and Nothing Phone (2), and you'll need to shell out at least a $1,000 if you want to get your hands on a true flagship that has all the extras.

In Hardwired, AC Senior Editor Harish Jonnalagadda delves into all things relating to hardware, services, and the broader tech ecosystem.