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Apple Reveals iPhone 18 Pro Prices, India Sees ₹30,000 Increase
Apple has announced two new phones called the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
They have a new A20 Pro chip and Apple’s own C2 modem.
Apple says the Pro can last up to 24 hours on one charge.
The larger Pro Max is rated for up to 30 hours.
In the United States, the phones start at $1,199 and $1,299.
In India, the starting prices are ₹1,64,900 and ₹1,79,900.
These Indian prices are ₹30,000 higher than the comparable iPhone 17 Pro prices.
Buyers can pre-order the phones on September 12, and sales begin September 18.
Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with the A20 Pro chipset and in-house C2 modem.
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 in the United States, while the Pro Max starts at $1,299.
In India, the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro costs ₹1,64,900 and the Pro Max costs ₹1,79,900.
Both Indian starting prices are ₹30,000 higher than those of the corresponding iPhone 17 Pro models.
Pre-orders begin September 12, with Indian pre-orders opening at 5:30 PM IST and sales starting September 18.
- Who
- Apple and customers considering the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max.
- What
- Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro lineup with updated chips, a new modem, additional storage options, and higher Indian prices than the previous generation.
- Where
- The launch event took place in Cupertino, California; prices are provided for the United States and India.
- When
- The phones were launched on Wednesday; pre-orders begin September 12, with Indian pre-orders opening at 5:30 PM IST, and sales begin September 18.
- Why
- Apple introduced the models with hardware upgrades, claimed battery improvements, and expanded storage options.
Key facts
- US iPhone 18 Pro price
- Starts at $1,199 for 256GB.
- US iPhone 18 Pro Max price
- Starts at $1,299 for 256GB.
- India iPhone 18 Pro price
- The 256GB model costs ₹1,64,900.
- India iPhone 18 Pro Max price
- The 256GB model costs ₹1,79,900.
- Increase over iPhone 17 Pro
- Both comparable 256GB Indian models cost ₹30,000 more than their predecessors.
- Battery rating
- Up to 24 hours for the Pro and 30 hours for the Pro Max.
- Storage
- The iPhone 18 Pro lineup adds a 2TB option.
- Availability
- Pre-orders begin September 12; sales start September 18.
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