iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo India Pricing Revealed: Check Pre-Order Dates and Legacy Hikes

Apple has wrapped up its highly anticipated product showcase, leaving Indian consumers with a clear—and somewhat shocking—picture of its new retail strategy. While tech enthusiasts eagerly welcomed the arrival of the iPhone 18 Pro series and Apple’s inaugural foldable, the iPhone Duo, the most startling revelation came in the form of massive price hikes across the company’s older smartphone lineup. This unprecedented pricing restructure is set to drastically alter purchasing decisions for prospective buyers across the country.

The Foldable Frontier: iPhone Duo

Stealing the spotlight is Apple’s first foray into the book-style foldable market, the iPhone Duo. Positioned as an ultra-premium offering, the device carries a hefty starting price of Rs 2,99,900. The Duo is available in two sophisticated finishes: Night Sky and Star White.

Consumers eager to get their hands on the foldable can place pre-orders starting October 16, with commercial deliveries and general sales rolling out on October 23.

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: The New Standard

For conventional flagship buyers, the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max arrive with cutting-edge performance in four distinct colorways: Black, Silver, Dark Cherry, and Light Blue. Pre-orders for these models will open on September 12, with official retail sales commencing on September 18.

iPhone 18 Pro Pricing:

• 256GB: Rs 1,64,900
• 512GB: Rs 1,89,900
• 1TB: Rs 2,39,900
• 2TB: Rs 3,14,900

iPhone 18 Pro Max Pricing:

• 256GB: Rs 1,79,900
• 512GB: Rs 2,04,900
• 1TB: Rs 2,54,900
• 2TB: Rs 3,29,900

Unprecedented Price Hikes for Legacy Models

In a rare and dramatic move, Apple has aggressively revised the pricing of its older generations in the Indian market, making budget-friendly entry points significantly more expensive. The price restructuring heavily affects the iPhone 16, 17, 17e, and iPhone Air lineups.

Revised Legacy Pricing Breakdown:

• iPhone 16 (128GB): Rs 89,900 (Up by Rs 20,000 from Rs 69,900)
• iPhone 17 (256GB): Rs 99,900 (Up by Rs 17,000 from Rs 82,900)
• iPhone 17 (512GB): Rs 1,24,900 (Up by Rs 22,000 from Rs 1,02,900)
• iPhone 17e (256GB): Rs 79,900 (Up by Rs 15,000 from Rs 64,900)
• iPhone 17e (512GB): Rs 1,04,900 (Up by Rs 20,000 from Rs 84,900)
• iPhone Air (256GB): Rs 1,49,900 (Up by Rs 47,000 from Rs 1,02,900)
• iPhone Air (512GB): Rs 1,74,900 (Up by Rs 35,000 from Rs 1,39,900)
• iPhone Air (1TB): Rs 2,24,900 (Up by Rs 65,000 from Rs 1,59,900)

Nationwide Availability

All newly announced devices, alongside the repriced legacy models, will be distributed extensively across physical and online retail channels in India. Shoppers can purchase their preferred configurations directly from Apple.com or pick them up through leading authorized e-commerce and retail destinations such as Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, and Vijay Sales.