Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max opened in India on Saturday, September 12, at 5:30 PM IST, with sales kicking off on September 18. Given how quickly popular colors and storage variants tend to vanish, here’s everything you need to move fast and order smart.
iPhone 18 Pro: Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Pre-order start | September 12, 5:30 PM IST |
| Sale/delivery start | September 18, 8:00 AM IST |
| iPhone 18 Pro starting price | Rs. 1,64,900 (256GB) |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max starting price | Rs. 1,79,900 (256GB) |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy |
| Where to buy | Apple Store, Apple Store app, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital |
Where and How to Pre-Order
The most direct route is Apple’s official India website or the Apple Store app, where you simply select your model, color, and storage before checking out. If you prefer shopping around for deals, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, and Reliance Digital are all offering the same lineup, often bundled with bank cashback or exchange offers.
For those who’d rather see the phone in person, Apple’s retail stores in Saket, Noida, BKC, Koregaon Park, Hebbal, and Borivali will also carry stock — though walk-in availability tends to be limited on launch week.
Pricing Breakdown
Here’s how the full storage lineup shakes out:
| Storage | iPhone 18 Pro | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 256GB | Rs. 1,64,900 | Rs. 1,79,900 |
| 512GB | Rs. 1,89,900 | Rs. 2,04,900 |
| 1TB | Rs. 2,39,900 | Rs. 2,54,900 |
| 2TB | Rs. 3,14,900 | Rs. 3,29,900 |
Apple is also offering no-cost EMI starting around Rs. 26,316/month for the Pro and Rs. 28,817/month for the Pro Max over six months, along with instant cashback for American Express, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank cardholders.
What Not to Miss
A few things worth keeping in mind before you check out:
- Move fast on color choices. Burgundy — this year’s standout new shade — is expected to be the first to sell out, much like previous “hero” colors in past launches.
- The iPhone Duo isn’t part of this drop. Apple’s first foldable iPhone has a separate pre-order window opening October 16, with sales starting October 23.
- Delivery dates shift quickly. Shipping estimates for popular configurations have historically slipped by days or weeks within hours of pre-orders opening, so don’t wait if you have a specific variant in mind.
Both models pack Apple’s new A20 Pro chip, a 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, and a redesigned vapor chamber for sustained performance — details confirmed in Apple’s official newsroom announcement.
For more launch-day tech coverage and buying guides, check out TechnoSports’ latest gadget roundups.
