At the top of each range, Signia Pure Charge&Go 7IX, Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio I90, ReSound Vivia 9 and Unitron Moxi S9-R list at roughly ₹3.2 to ₹4.4 lakh per ear. Here is what each flagship offers, what it costs at MRP, and who genuinely needs the top tier.
The short answer
Flagship hearing aids cost the most and carry each brand's best noise handling and full feature set. In our 2026 price lists, the four flagships list at about ₹3.2 lakh to ₹4.4 lakh per ear: Signia Pure Charge&Go 7IX, Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio I90 (sold as a pair kit), ReSound Vivia 9 and Unitron Moxi S9-R. They make the biggest difference for people who spend a lot of time in noisy, changing places. Many people with quieter lives do just as well one or two tiers lower.
How to read these prices: MRP is the manufacturer's printed price from the 2026 price lists we hold (Signia 17 March 2026; Phonak and Unitron 1 June 2026; ReSound 2026). Prudent typically sells 30% to 50% below MRP depending on the model, so the likely price shown is for one ear unless marked per pair. Your exact quote is confirmed after your free hearing test, and hearing aids are GST-exempt in India. Prices change with each new price list; see the latest on our pricing page.
The flagships side by side
| Flagship | Style | MRP | Likely price | Warranty (as printed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signia Pure Charge&Go 7IX | Rechargeable RIC, 48 channels | ₹3,89,990 per ear | ₹1,95,000 to ₹2,72,990 | 4 years |
| Signia Pure Charge&Go BCT 7IX | Rechargeable RIC, 48 channels | ₹4,09,990 per ear | ₹2,05,000 to ₹2,86,990 | 4 years |
| Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio I90 | Rechargeable RIC, pair kit | ₹8,75,000 per pair (₹4,37,500 per ear) | ₹4,37,500 to ₹6,12,500 per pair | 4 years |
| ReSound Vivia 9 | RIE, 17 channels (zinc-air in the list) | ₹4,14,995 per ear | ₹2,07,500 to ₹2,90,500 | 2+2 years |
| Unitron Moxi S9-R | Rechargeable RIC, 20 channels | ₹3,23,000 per ear (₹6,10,000 per pair) | ₹1,61,500 to ₹2,26,100 | Confirm at purchase |
What each flagship is known for
- Signia IX: Signia says its RealTime Conversation Enhancement helps you follow several speakers in noisy group settings, alongside Own Voice Processing. The BCT version is Signia's option for hands-free calling with a wider range of phones; confirm with your handset.
- Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio: Phonak says a second, dedicated chip runs a deep neural network to separate speech from noise. See our Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio review.
- ReSound Vivia: ReSound's newest RIE line in the 2026 list, priced in the same tiers as Nexia. See ReSound Key vs Nexia vs Vivia vs Omnia.
- Unitron Moxi S9-R: the top of Unitron's newer S-series of rechargeable RIC aids. See Unitron Moxi vs Stride vs Ativo vs Insera.
One tier down: the value flagships
| Model | MRP | Likely price |
|---|---|---|
| Signia Pure Charge&Go 5IX | ₹2,49,990 per ear | ₹1,25,000 to ₹1,74,990 |
| Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio I70 | ₹5,90,000 per pair (₹2,95,000 per ear) | ₹2,95,000 to ₹4,13,000 per pair |
| ReSound Vivia 7 | ₹2,30,995 per ear | ₹1,15,500 to ₹1,61,700 |
| Unitron Moxi S7-R | ₹2,23,000 per ear | ₹1,11,500 to ₹1,56,100 |
Who genuinely benefits from a flagship?
- People who spend much of the day in meetings, restaurants, classrooms or busy family gatherings.
- People whose listening environments change quickly, such as travelling professionals.
- Experienced wearers upgrading from a good mid-range aid who still struggle in noise.
- Anyone who wants every available feature and the longest warranty their brand offers.
Who can safely spend less?
If you mostly talk one-to-one, watch TV and live in quieter settings, a mid-range aid will usually serve you well and leave money for accessories or a second ear. See hearing aid technology levels explained and the best hearing aids under ₹1 lakh.
How to compare flagships fairly
- Trial them in noise, not only in a quiet clinic room.
- Test streaming with your own phone.
- Compare the full quote for both ears, since Phonak's flagship is priced as a pair. See per ear or per pair.
- Get the warranty, follow-up care and trial terms in writing.
Book a free hearing test to try premium models side by side, and read whether expensive hearing aids are worth it.
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