iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max go on sale in India
Apple has officially launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India, featuring the new A20 Pro processor and advanced camera systems. The base models are available immediately, while the foldable iPhone Duo is scheduled for an October release.
Why it matters
The launch marks a significant expansion of Apple's premium hardware footprint in the growing Indian consumer electronics market.
Apple began selling the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India on Friday (September 18, 2026). Customers can buy these phones from Apple’s India store and its six retail outlets nationwide.
This year, Apple did not launch the iPhone 18 base model and is expected to do so around March-April 2027.
Launched alongside the iPhone Duo, the new 18 Pro series phones use an A20 Pro processor.
Both the iPhone 18 Pro and Max sport a 48 MP main lens, a 48 MP ultra-wide lens and a 48 MP telephoto camera. They feature an 18 MP front camera.
The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch screen while the iPhone 18 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display. Both phones claim a full day battery life.
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