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Apple Launches iPhone 18 Pro and First Foldable Duo
Apple has launched three new iPhones in India.
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are regular high-end phones.
The iPhone Duo is Apple’s first phone that folds open like a small tablet.
The Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900, and the Duo starts at Rs 2,99,900.
The Pro models have a new A20 Pro chip and improved cameras.
Their main camera can change its aperture to control light and background blur.
The Duo has a large 7.6-inch screen when opened and uses Touch ID instead of Face ID.
It has no physical SIM card slot and works with eSIM.
The Pro phones go on sale September 18, while the Duo goes on sale October 23.
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900, while the Pro Max starts at Rs 1,79,900 in India.
The iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable iPhone, starts at Rs 2,99,900 and reaches Rs 4,49,900 for 2TB.
Preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max begin September 12, with sales starting September 18.
The iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch inner display, Touch ID, titanium construction, and eSIM-only connectivity.
The Pro models use the A20 Pro chip and introduce a 48MP variable-aperture camera, while all three phones run iOS 27.
- Who
- Apple and customers in India.
- What
- Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo.
- Where
- India, which is included in the first wave of launch markets.
- When
- The Pro models go on sale September 18, 2026, and the iPhone Duo goes on sale October 23, 2026.
- Why
Key facts
- iPhone 18 Pro starting price
- Rs 1,64,900 for 256GB in India
- iPhone 18 Pro Max starting price
- Rs 1,79,900 for 256GB in India
- iPhone Duo starting price
- Rs 2,99,900 for 256GB in India
- Pro preorder and sale dates
- Preorders begin September 12; sales begin September 18
- iPhone Duo preorder and sale dates
- Preorders begin October 16; sales begin October 23
- Pro battery claims
- Up to 36 hours of video playback on iPhone 18 Pro and 45 hours on eSIM-only iPhone 18 Pro Max models
- iPhone Duo display
- A 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer display
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