“If there is utility need then buying makes sense for e.g., if you are a creator and you need to upgrade your phone for your work, then obviously it makes sense. Or else buying it also makes sense if it costs less than 25 per cent of your monthly salary, even if it just for personal satisfaction, as it won’t impact you financially,” says Anant Ladha, founder, Invest Aaj For Kal, a financial advisory firm.
The other way to look at it is simple. If you are a person who has a monthly budget and follows it and who invests regularly, there is no reason why you should not splurge on an expensive smartphone.
Should you buy it on finance? Paying a large sum up front may be painful, but when it comes with ‘easy’ financing options, it may suddenly seem more affordable.