India-supported Apple Watch 4 Cellular model is cheaper in these 11 countries

 The Apple Watch Series has been launched in India. As usual, Apple devices costlier India when compared to other parts of the world because of the taxes. The Watch Series 4 comes in two models - GPS model and GPS + Cellular model.  It is available in two sizes- 40mm and 44mm. For a surprise, If the Apple Watch 4 Cellular is bought from the US, it will not function in India.

The Apple Watch Series 4 GPS + Cellular (40-mm) prices begin at Rs 49,900 and go up till Rs 76,900. Whereas the 44-mm case size begins at Rs 52,900 and goes up till Rs 80,900. The Apple Watch Series 4 GPS only version starts at Rs 40,900 and it is supported globally. But the problem is with the GPS+ Cellular edition of Watch Series 4.

Apple Watch 4 Cellular comes in two models to cater to different LTE and UMTS bands that are available worldwide. The Watch 4 Cellular Model A1975 (40-mm size) and A1976 (44-mm size) will be supported by telecom operators in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico but not by Indian telecom operators.  You can use it with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth but mobile data will not work on it. And it does not make sense to buy the Cellular version without mobile data support; instead of this buying the cheaper Watch 4 GPS makes more sense.

In India the Apple Watch 4 Cellular Model A2007 (for 40-mm sizes) and Model A2008 (for 44-mm size) support telecom bands in 16 countries where they are available for a cheaper price and support telecom operators like Reliance Jio and Airtel Postpaid. Prices are as per official Apple store website.