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Apple has launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with prices in India starting at Rs 1,64,900 and Rs 1,79,900, respectively. Both flagship phones will be available for pre-order from 5.30 pm IST on September 12, before going on sale from September 18, according to Apple's official India website.
How much do iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max cost in India?
Apple is offering both iPhone 18 Pro models with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB storage configurations.
The iPhone 18 Pro is priced at Rs 1,64,900 for 256GB, according to Apple. NDTV lists the higher storage variants at Rs 1,89,900 for 512GB, Rs 2,39,900 for 1TB and Rs 3,14,900 for 2TB.
The larger iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at Rs 1,79,900 for 256GB. The 512GB model costs Rs 2,04,900, the 1TB version Rs 2,54,900 and the top-end 2TB model Rs 3,29,900.
That means Apple's most expensive iPhone 18 Pro Max configuration crosses the Rs 3 lakh mark in India.
iPhone 18 Pro India prices
| Storage | Price |
|---|---|
| 256GB | Rs 1,64,900 |
| 512GB | Rs 1,89,900 |
| 1TB | Rs 2,39,900 |
| 2TB | Rs 3,14,900 |
iPhone 18 Pro Max India prices
| Storage | Price |
|---|---|
| 256GB | Rs 1,79,900 |
| 512GB | Rs 2,04,900 |
| 1TB | Rs 2,54,900 |
| 2TB | Rs 3,29,900 |
When do iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders start?
Apple's India store says pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will begin at 5.30 pm IST on Saturday, September 12.
The phones will become available from Friday, September 18.
Apple is also advertising up to six months of No Cost EMI and an instant cashback of up to Rs 7,000 on selected iPhone models with eligible cards. Customers should check Apple's applicable terms and card eligibility before making a purchase.
What is new in the iPhone 18 Pro?
The iPhone 18 Pro generation introduces Apple's new A20 Pro chip, alongside camera, battery and other hardware upgrades.
One of the headline camera changes is a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with variable aperture. Apple says the system is designed to improve low-light photography and video while providing greater control over depth of field.
The phones also feature Apple's next-generation vapour chamber technology alongside the A20 Pro chip.
Apple is offering the Pro generation in two sizes, with the iPhone 18 Pro featuring a 6.3-inch display and the iPhone 18 Pro Max using a larger 6.9-inch display.
What changes with the variable aperture camera?
The variable aperture is one of Apple's major camera upgrades for this generation.
Instead of relying on a fixed aperture for the main camera, the system can change how much light reaches the sensor. This can give photographers more flexibility in different lighting conditions and greater control over depth of field.
Apple describes the system as a 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture and says it offers improved low-light photographs and video.
The upgrade puts camera hardware at the centre of Apple's pitch for its latest Pro iPhones, alongside computational photography and the processing capabilities of the A20 Pro chip.
How long does the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery last?
Apple is also emphasising battery performance on the new Pro generation.
Its India product page describes the iPhone 18 Pro Max as offering the longest battery life in an iPhone and lists up to 43 hours of video playback for the model.
Actual battery life can vary depending on network conditions, settings, apps and individual usage, so Apple's figure should be treated as its rated test result rather than a guarantee of everyday battery duration.
What colours and storage options are available?
The iPhone 18 Pro generation comes in four finishes: burgundy, glacier, silver and black.
Both Pro models are available with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB of storage, significantly extending the range for users who need large amounts of local storage for photographs, high-resolution video, applications and other files.
The 2TB option also pushes the top-end Pro Max deep into premium laptop pricing territory, with the model costing Rs 3,29,900 in India.
How much do the new iPhones cost in the US?
In the United States, the iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 for the 256GB version, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299, according to the launch pricing.
The India prices are considerably higher when compared directly with converted US headline prices, although simple currency conversion does not account for differences in local taxes, duties and market pricing.
Apple has positioned the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max as its latest conventional flagship smartphones, with the A20 Pro processor, variable aperture main camera and improved battery performance among the key upgrades.
For Indian buyers, the next key date is September 12, when pre-orders open at 5.30 pm IST. Retail availability begins on September 18.
