iPhone 18 Pro: India launch date – Check leaked price, design, camera, AI features

At its annual event in September, Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max alongside its very first foldable iPhone.

Written by: Joy Pillai Edited by: Joy Pillai
Updated: July 14, 2026, 11:42 AM IST

iPhone 18 Pro: Like every year, Apple is expected to unveil its latest iPhone 18 series, including the 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, at its annual September launch event. The company is also expected to launch its much-awaited first foldable iPhone. However, the company has not announced or confirmed any details. Several leaks and industry reports suggest that the Pro models will have major battery, camera and performance upgrades while continuing the existing design.

iPhone 18 Pro Max: Expected Launch Date

According to prominent tech journalist Mark Gurman, the American tech giant might hold its annual event on September 8 or 9. The new retail availability of new iPhone and the first deliveries are expected to start from September 18. According to several reports, the company is expected to split its iPhone launch this year. The standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e and iPhone Air are expected to arrive in early 2927. It means that the September event is completely focused on iPhone 18 Pro models and the company’s foldable iPhone.

iPhone 18 Pro: India Launch Date And Release Timeline

The tech giant is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro series during the September launch event. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the launch date is expected on September 8 or September 9. If everything goes like previous year, sales and deliveries of the upcoming iPhone is expected to begin from September 18.

iPhone 18 Pro: Expected Price In India

Like every Pro model, the iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to have a higher price than other models. The prices may increase due to increased manufacturing costs of the 2nm chipset, upgraded cameras, and bigger batteries.
Several reports suggest that Apple could raise the prices of its Pro models in India by around Rs 5,000. It means iPhone 18 Pro may start at around Rs 1,39,900. iPhone 18 Pro Max could start at approximately Rs 1,54,900.

iPhone 18 Pro: Camera

The company is expected to continue its triple 48-megapixel rear camera system in the upcoming Pro models. However, several internal components will be upgraded.

According to several reports, the primary camera would have upgraded variable-aperture lens to improve depth-of-field control and low-light photography. Apple is also expected to introduce a brighter telephoto camera and a new stacked image sensor.

iPhone 18 Pro Design And Expected Colour Options

The American giant is in no mood to change its flat-edged design and triple rear camera layout. According to recent leaks, the rear panel of the Pro models could feature a more seamless finish.

The upcoming Pro lineup is expected to have new colours, including new Dark Cherry colour, Light Blue, Silver and Dark Grey.

iPhone 18 Pro software: iOS 27 and Apple AI features

The iPhone 18 Pro models are very likely to have Apple’s powerful iOS 27. This IOS will come with the latest Siri upgrades and new artificial intelligence features.

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