Apple ’s scheduled September 9 launch event is less than a week away and ahead of the unveiling, retail leaks from international carriers have surfaced online, offering a preview of what buyers may pay for the flagship iPhone 18 Pro series and Apple’s first-ever foldable iPhone, expected to debut as the iPhone Ultra. The leaks suggest that while standard Pro shoppers may encounter relatively modest price increases, those waiting for Apple’s foldable screen will need to shell out a lot of money.
Foldable iPhone Ultra price: Global carrier data hints at $2,000-plus cost
Moreover, other global price leaks suggest that in the US market, the phone may be available at a price point of $1,999 starting price (roughly Rs 1.88 lakh), while market intelligence firm TrendForce projects a marginally higher baseline of $2,099 (about Rs 1.98 lakh). This means that Apple’s foldable will enter the market above Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold ($1,899 / Rs 1,86,999 in India) and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 ($1,899.99 / Rs 1,79,999 in India). It would align closely with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which sells for $2,099.99 (Rs 1,99,999 in India) with upgraded cameras, displays, AI features and battery tech.
Prospective buyers should remember that local Indian retail prices generally run higher than direct currency conversions from US pricing.