Apple is opening pre-orders for its latest flagship iPhone 18 Pro series in India today. Starting today, September 12, at 5:30 PM IST, buyers can pre-order the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
iPhone 18 Pro Price in India
The standard iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900 for the base 256 GB variant, while the larger iPhone 18 Pro Max costs Rs 1,79,900. Both can be reserved via the Apple India storefront, official retail stores, and retail partners like Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales and Croma.
Following this initial pre-booking phase, the devices are will be available on open sale starting September 18, 2026, i.e., Friday.
Pre-orders are expected to reach customers on September 18, 2026. While subject to retail availability, it's worth noting that order placed little late on the day could be delayed. Besides, the ongoing RAM crisis could mean Apple could have fewer units reserved for pre-orders.
Those pre-ordering might need to peruse our iPhone 18 Pro pre-order guide for higher chances of success. Once the pre-orders are about to go live, Apple store shows a page that reads "Be right back". Users can look out for when the page refreshes and quickly check out their favourite iPhone.
The pre-order window for iPhone Duo, however, will open on October 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM for an asking price of Rs 2,99,900 for the base 256 GB variant. Pre-orders will start shipping on October 23, 2026, along with general availability.
For those unaware, the iPhone 18 Pro features a host of internal improvements, including the latest A20 Pro processor, larger batteries with faster charging, variable aperture in main lens and a larger vapour chamber. The phone will be available in Glacier, Burgundy, Silver and Deep Black finishes.
