iPhone 18 Launch in India: Prices, Pre-orders, and the Debut of the Foldable iPhone Duo

iPhone 18 Launch India: Retail Sales Begin on 18 September 2026

Apple's iPhone 18 series officially went on sale in India on 18 September 2026, triggering a massive consumer response. According to Dinamalar, young buyers thronged Apple Stores from the early hours of the morning. Long queues were specifically reported at stores in Mumbai and Delhi, as well as at the Asia Mall in Bengaluru and the DLF Mall in Noida.

Pricing and Pre-order Details

Pre-orders for the series opened in India on 12 September 2026. As reported by Hindu Tamil Thisai, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are available in four different colours. The pricing for the base 256 GB storage models is as follows:

Model	Storage	India Price
iPhone 18 Pro	256 GB	₹1,64,900
iPhone 18 Pro Max	256 GB	₹1,79,900
iPhone Duo (Foldable)	256 GB	From ₹2,99,900

Dinamalar notes that these models are sold at higher prices in India compared to the United States and other countries. This pricing gap is a recurring trend in the Indian market, often attributed to import duties and taxes.

The Arrival of the iPhone Duo

A major highlight of this launch is the iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable smartphone. While Hindu Tamil Thisai reports that the Duo's sales began in India on 18 September 2026 with prices starting at ₹2,99,900 for the 256 GB variant, international availability may vary. For instance, Seithi Mediacorp reports that in Singapore, the iPhone Duo is scheduled for release on the 23rd of the following month.

Consumer Enthusiasm and Ecosystem Updates

The launch day was described by some customers as a "festival." A buyer in Bengaluru, Rahul, told Hindu Tamil Thisai that he had been waiting since 5 a.m., noting that people had travelled from various states to secure the new device. Another customer at the DLF Mall in Delhi mentioned selling gold jewellery to afford the iPhone 18 Pro for his wife.

Beyond the smartphones, Apple simultaneously released several other ecosystem devices in India on 18 September 2026, including the AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and Apple Watch Ultra 4.