Today is a crucial day for customers waiting to purchase Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The company will open pre-orders for both phones in India today, September 12, at 5:30 pm. Sales of both phones will begin on September 18. If you’re interested in a specific colour, storage, or Pro Max model, pre-ordering may be a better option, as availability of some variants may be limited at launch. Let’s explore how and where you can book the iPhone 18 Pro series.
Bookings open today at 5:30 pm.
Apple will begin accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India starting today, September 12, at 5:30 pm. Both models will be available to Indian customers starting September 18. Customers will be able to pre-order them through Apple’s online store and the Apple Store app, as well as major retail and e-commerce channels.
These include Amazon, Flipkart, Lotus Electronics, Vijay Sales, and other authorised retail partners. Customers purchasing offline will also be able to check availability at the Apple Store and authorised retail stores. The iPhone Duo will arrive later. Pre-bookings for the iPhone will begin on October 16, and sales will begin on October 23.
How to pre-order the iPhone 18 Pro
Customers will first need to select their preferred model, colour, and storage. Then, visit Apple’s online store, the Apple Store app, or your preferred retailer’s website and select the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max. After selecting the storage and colour, payment, cashback, EMI, and exchange options can be viewed.
After entering the delivery details, they will need to complete payment or pre-order with the respective retailer. Customers may have to pay ₹5,000 for pre-orders. However, the exact amount required for pre-orders has not yet been revealed. Customers purchasing the special variant would be better off being ready before 5:30 pm.
Prices for the iPhone 18 Pro start at ₹1.64 lakh.
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at ₹1,64,900, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at ₹1,79,900. Both phones will be available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage options. The 512GB model of the iPhone 18 Pro is priced at ₹1,89,900, the 1TB model at ₹2,39,900, and the 2TB model at ₹3,14,900. The 512GB model of the iPhone 18 Pro Max is priced at ₹2,04,900, the 1TB model at ₹2,54,900, and the 2TB model at ₹3,29,900.
iPhone 18 Pro Price
- 256GB: Rs 1,64,900
- 512GB: Rs 1,89,900
- 1TB: Rs 2,39,900
- 2TB: Rs 3,14,900
iPhone 18 Pro Max Price
- 256GB: Rs 1,79,900
- 512GB: Rs 2,04,900
- 1TB: Rs 2,54,900
- 2TB: Rs 3,29,900
Bank offers and trade-in benefits will be available
During pre-order, customers will get Black, Silver, Glacier, and a new Burgundy colour option. Instant cashback is available on American Express, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank cards. There’s also a six-month no-cost EMI option, starting at ₹26,316 per month for the iPhone 18 Pro and ₹28,817 per month for the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Exchanging an older iPhone 13 or later model can provide credit ranging from ₹21,000 to ₹81,500.
Wait for the Foldable iPhone Duo.
Apple has also introduced its first foldable iPhone Duo alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. However, pre-bookings won’t begin today. Pre-bookings for the iPhone Duo in India will open on October 16 at 5:30 pm, with sales starting on October 23. Its starting price in India is ₹299,900. This means the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available this month, while customers will have to wait until October to purchase Apple’s first foldable iPhone.
