Apple’s latest flagship smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, are now ready to go on pre-order in India. The new Pro models sit at the top of Apple’s 2026 iPhone lineup and will be among the company’s most expensive non-foldable smartphones yet.
Pre-orders open at 5:30 PM in India, giving buyers their first opportunity to reserve the new iPhones ahead of their official sale date. With storage options going all the way up to 2TB and prices crossing Rs. 3 lakh, buyers will want to carefully consider their preferred variant and available offers before placing an order.
iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max Price and Availability in India
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs. 1,64,900 for the 256GB variant. The smartphone is also available in 512GB, 1TB and 2TB storage configurations.
- 256GB: Rs. 1,64,900
- 512GB: Rs. 1,89,900
- 1TB: Rs. 2,39,900
- 2TB: Rs. 3,14,900
Meanwhile, the larger iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at Rs. 1,79,900 for the 256GB model.
- 256GB: Rs. 1,79,900
- 512GB: Rs. 2,04,900
- 1TB: Rs. 2,54,900
- 2TB: Rs. 3,29,900
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max can be pre-ordered from 5:30 PM today, while sales and deliveries will begin on September 18. Buyers can place orders through the Apple India online store, authorised resellers and other major online and offline retailers. Moreover, the iPhone Duo will be available for pre-order in India in October.
iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Order Offers and Trade-In Benefits
Apple is offering several benefits to buyers during the pre-order period. Customers can avail of up to six months of no-cost EMI through participating banks.
Those using eligible American Express, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards can also receive up to Rs. 7,000 instant cashback.
Apple’s Trade In programme is another option for buyers looking to reduce the effective price. The company is offering an exchange value of up to Rs. 81,500, although the final amount will depend on the device being exchanged, its condition and eligibility. Buyers also get access to three months of Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade with eligible purchases.
With the top-end iPhone 18 Pro Max now priced at nearly Rs. 3.3 lakh, checking bank offers, exchange values and storage requirements could make a significant difference before completing a pre-order.