Are iPhone Users Paying More for Groceries? Bengaluru Woman’s Experiment Sparks Debate

People are going to extreme lengths to buy expensive iPhones, and it’s now showing up in unexpected places—like grocery shopping. It seems Android users are getting better deals, while iPhone users are paying more, almost like shopping at luxury stores.

A Bengaluru woman, Pooja Chhabda, shared her discovery on Instagram, revealing that quick-commerce app Zepto charges iPhone users much more than Android users for the same items. During her test, Pooja found that 500 grams of grapes cost ₹65 on her Android device but ₹146 on her iPhone. Similarly, capsicum was priced at ₹37 on Android and ₹69 on iPhone.

Surprised by this massive difference, Pooja urged her followers to check if they, too, were being overcharged for using an iPhone.

This pricing strategy might be based on the belief that iPhone users typically have higher incomes and are willing to spend more. Commenters on her post shared similar thoughts.

One person said, “If you can afford an iPhone, you’re probably willing to pay more for other things too.”

Another said they might rethink owning an iPhone if this trend continues. Others pointed out that it’s less about Android vs. iPhone and more about premium devices vs. budget ones, impacting not just prices but also delivery times and availability.

A few joked about the situation. “You wanted an iPhone, so now you pay Apple-level prices,” someone quipped. Others remained skeptical, saying, “It’s hard to trust this because it’s just a reel on social media.”