Archive · 19 Aug 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Prices Could Rise in India Amid Speculation
Apple is expected to release new Pro iPhones in 2026.
Reports say these phones may cost more in India than the previous models.
The iPhone 18 Pro could start at about Rs 1,39,900.
The Pro Max could cost between Rs 1,54,900 and Rs 1,59,900.
Apple might announce them on September 9 and begin sales later that month.
The regular iPhone 18 models might arrive in 2027 instead.
This could happen because some parts are harder and more expensive to obtain.
Apple has not officially confirmed the prices, dates or features.
Reports estimate the iPhone 18 Pro could start at Rs 1,39,900 in India, versus Rs 1,34,900 for the iPhone 17 Pro.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is projected to cost between Rs 1,54,900 and Rs 1,59,900, depending on the estimate.
Apple could unveil the Pro models on September 9, with Indian sales potentially beginning September 18.
The standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e may be delayed until early 2027 because of component and manufacturing constraints.
Reported upgrades include an A20 Pro chip, up to 12GB of memory, a larger battery and upgraded cameras, but Apple has confirmed nothing.
- Who
- Apple and prospective buyers of the iPhone 18 Pro models.
- What
- Reports suggest higher Indian prices, possible September launch dates and hardware upgrades for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
- When
- The phones could be unveiled on September 9, with sales potentially starting September 18; the standard models may be delayed until early 2027.
- Where
- India; the reported prices and launch timing concern the Indian market.
- Why
- Rising memory costs, component shortages and manufacturing constraints could increase prices and lead to a staggered launch.
Reported Projections
Apple’s Unconfirmed Plans
Pricing
Reported Projections
Current reports project the iPhone 18 Pro at Rs 1,39,900 or more and the Pro Max at up to Rs 1,59,900.
Apple’s Unconfirmed Plans
Apple has not confirmed the prices, and published estimates differ by as much as Rs 5,000 for some models.
Launch schedule
Reported Projections
Supply-chain and retail reports point to a September 9 announcement and September 18 sales in India.
Apple’s Unconfirmed Plans
Apple has not confirmed its launch plans, while reports suggest the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e could instead arrive in early 2027.
Hardware features
Reported Projections
Reports anticipate an A20 Pro processor, 12GB of memory, a larger battery, vapor-chamber cooling and 48MP cameras.
Apple’s Unconfirmed Plans
None of these specifications has been officially confirmed by Apple.
- Reported iPhone 18 Pro price
- About Rs 1,39,900; some estimates put the 256GB version at Rs 1,44,900.
- Reported iPhone 18 Pro Max price
- Estimates range from approximately Rs 1,54,900 to Rs 1,59,900.
- Previous model comparison
- The iPhone 17 Pro reportedly started at Rs 1,34,900.
- Possible announcement date
- September 9, according to supply-chain and retail reports.
- Possible Indian sales date
- September 18, following potential pre-orders around September 12.
- Potential foldable iPhone price
- Reports estimate around Rs 1.9 lakh or more in India.
- Reported Pro Max upgrades
- A20 Pro chip, up to 12GB memory, a battery above 5,000mAh, vapor-chamber cooling and upgraded cameras.