Apple is opening pre-orders for the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India today, September 12. However, while the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available to Indian buyers from September 18, the iPhone Duo will arrive later. Pre-orders for the two Pro models begin at 5:30 PM IST today. Here is everything to know about the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders, including the start time, where to order and the key dates to keep in mind.
Buyers will be able to place orders through Apple’s online store and major retailers across the country.
The two new Pro models were unveiled earlier this week alongside Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders will open in India at 5:30 PM IST today, September 12. Apple has confirmed that both phones will be available from September 18. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900 in India, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at Rs 1,79,900.
Both phones are available in multiple storage options, including 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB. The phones will also be available through major retail and e-commerce channels. These include Amazon, Flipkart, Lotus Electronics, Vijay Sales and other authorised retail partners. Check the available payment, cashback, EMI and exchange options.
Apple iPhone Duo users will have to wait till October
Apple says iPhone Duo pre-orders in India will begin at 5:30 PM IST on October 16, with availability starting October 23. The phone’s price starts at Rs 2,99,900 in India. This means customers looking to buy Apple’s first foldable iPhone will have to wait until October, while the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max go on sale this month.