Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Apple Announces India Prices for iPhone 18 and Foldable Duo
Apple has announced prices for three new iPhones in India.
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900, and the Pro Max starts at Rs 1,79,900.
Apple’s first foldable phone, called the iPhone Duo, starts at Rs 2,99,900.
All three phones can have as much as 2TB of storage.
The Pro models use a new A20 Pro chip and have upgraded 48MP cameras with adjustable apertures.
The Pro Max can provide up to 45 hours of video playback on eSIM-only models, while the Pro can provide up to 36 hours.
The Duo opens into a 7.6-inch screen and also has a 5.4-inch outside screen.
It uses Touch ID instead of Face ID and has no physical SIM tray.
The Pro models go on sale September 18, while the Duo goes on sale October 23, 2026.
The iPhone 18 Pro costs Rs 1,64,900 to Rs 3,14,900, while the Pro Max costs Rs 1,79,900 to Rs 3,29,900.
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is priced from Rs 2,99,900 to Rs 4,49,900 in India.
The Pro and Pro Max go on sale September 18 after preorders begin September 12 at 5:30 PM IST; the Duo goes on sale October 23 after October 16 preorders.
The iPhone 18 Pro models feature the A20 Pro chip, 48MP variable-aperture cameras, up to 2TB storage and iOS 27.
The iPhone Duo has 7.6-inch and 5.4-inch displays, Touch ID, eSIM-only connectivity, dual batteries and fold-specific camera features.
- Who
- Apple and customers in India.
- What
- Apple announced Indian prices, features and release dates for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Duo, along with prices for new Apple Watch and AirPods products.
- When
- The announcement was reported on September 10, 2026. Pro model preorders begin September 12 at 5:30 PM IST, with sales from September 18; Duo preorders begin October 16 at 5:30 PM IST, with sales from October 23.
- Where
- India, which is included in the first wave of launch markets.
- Why
- The prices and availability were announced after Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” launch event.
- iPhone 18 Pro pricing
- Rs 1,64,900 for 256GB; Rs 1,89,900 for 512GB; Rs 2,39,900 for 1TB; Rs 3,14,900 for 2TB
- iPhone 18 Pro Max pricing
- Rs 1,79,900 for 256GB; Rs 2,04,900 for 512GB; Rs 2,54,900 for 1TB; Rs 3,29,900 for 2TB
- iPhone Duo pricing
- Rs 2,99,900 for 256GB; Rs 3,24,900 for 512GB; Rs 3,74,900 for 1TB; Rs 4,49,900 for 2TB
- Pro model availability
- Preorders begin September 12 at 5:30 PM IST; sales begin September 18
- Duo availability
- Preorders begin October 16 at 5:30 PM IST; sales begin October 23
- Additional product prices
- AirPods 5 start at Rs 14,900; Apple Watch Series 12 starts at Rs 56,900; Apple Watch Ultra 4 costs Rs 1,09,900
- iPhone Duo displays
- A 7.6-inch folding inner display and a 5.4-inch outer display
