Archive · 31 Aug 2026
iPhone 18 Pro India Launch: Expected Price and Upgrades
Apple is expected to show its new iPhone 18 Pro phones at an event on September 9.
The event is scheduled to begin at 10:30 PM in India.
Reports say the smaller Pro model may cost about ₹1,39,900.
That would be more expensive than the iPhone 17 Pro.
The phones may use a faster and more energy-efficient A20 Pro chip.
They may also have a new C2 modem, better cameras and longer battery life.
The Pro Max could have a larger battery and a camera that lets people control how much light enters the lens.
Some reports mention new colours and a smaller Dynamic Island around the front camera.
Apple has not officially confirmed these details, and reports disagree about which other products will be announced.
Apple has scheduled its “Surprise and Shine” event for September 9 at 10:30 PM IST.
The iPhone 18 Pro could cost around ₹1,39,900 in India, up from ₹1,34,900 for the iPhone 17 Pro.
Reported upgrades include the A20 Pro 2nm chip, C2 modem, improved battery life and a smaller Dynamic Island.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max may feature a larger battery, variable-aperture camera and possible dark cherry, burgundy, blue and silver colours.
Apple has not confirmed the specifications, pricing or which products will appear at the event; reports differ over a foldable iPhone and other models.
- Who
- Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
- What
- Apple is preparing an event where the iPhone 18 Pro series may be announced with upgraded chips, cameras, displays, modems and batteries.
- When
- The event is scheduled for September 9 at 10:30 PM Indian Standard Time; the year is not specified.
- Where
- The event time is given for India, while the event location is not specified.
- Why
- Apple is expected to introduce its next-generation Pro iPhones, although their prices and specifications remain unconfirmed.
Reported expectations
Confirmed information
Price and specifications
Reported expectations
Leaks and reports suggest an India starting price of about ₹1,39,900, along with an A20 Pro chip, C2 modem, camera changes and improved battery life.
Confirmed information
Apple has not confirmed the iPhone 18 Pro price, specifications or any of the reported upgrades.
Products at the event
Reported expectations
One report says Apple may unveil a foldable iPhone and other Apple products alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series.
Confirmed information
Another report says the standard iPhone 18 and second-generation iPhone Air may not be part of this launch; Apple has not confirmed the lineup.
Camera and connectivity features
Reported expectations
Reports suggest a variable-aperture camera, a smaller Dynamic Island and broader satellite-based connectivity could be introduced, with some features possibly limited to the Pro Max.
Confirmed information
The availability, model coverage and readiness of these features remain uncertain because they are based on leaks and rumours.
- Event date
- September 9
- Event time in India
- 10:30 PM IST
- Expected India price: iPhone 18 Pro
- Around ₹1,39,900
- Current India price: iPhone 17 Pro
- ₹1,34,900 for the 256 GB model
- Expected chip and modem
- A20 Pro chip, reportedly made using a 2nm process, and Apple C2 modem
- Expected display sizes
- 6.3 inches for the iPhone 18 Pro and 6.9 inches for the iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Reported Pro Max battery
- Up to 5,425 mAh for some US models, compared with a reported 5,088 mAh for the iPhone 17 Pro Max
