Apple officially unveiled its latest flagship lineup at the September 9 event, introducing the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its entry into the foldable smartphone market, the iPhone Duo. Pre-orders for all three devices open on September 12.
If you are planning to upgrade, prices vary significantly depending on where you buy. A global price analysis reveals that the United States offers the lowest prices for the new iPhone models compared to major global markets like India, Europe, and the UK.
iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max India Prices
In India, prices for the premium Pro series start at ₹1,64,900 for the base storage option:
| Storage Variant | iPhone 18 Pro Price (INR) | iPhone 18 Pro Max Price (INR) |
| 256GB | ₹1,64,900 | ₹1,79,900 |
| 512GB | ₹1,89,900 | ₹2,04,900 |
| 1TB | ₹2,39,900 | ₹2,54,900 |
| 2TB | ₹3,14,900 | ₹3,29,900 |
Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, starts at ₹2,99,900 in India.
Global Price Comparison: Where is it Cheapest?
1. iPhone 18 Pro Starting Prices
- United States: $1,199 (~₹1.14 Lakh) — Cheapest Option
- UAE: AED 5,099 (~₹1,32,075)
- Japan: JPY 219,800 (~₹1.37 Lakh)
- China: CNY 9,999 (~₹1.42 Lakh)
- UK: £1,199 (~₹1.54 Lakh)
- Germany: €1,449 (~₹1.61 Lakh)
2. iPhone 18 Pro Max Starting Prices
- United States: $1,299 (~₹1.24 Lakh) — Cheapest Option
- UAE: AED 5,499 (~₹1,42,435)
- Japan: JPY 239,800 (~₹1.49 Lakh)
- China: CNY 10,999 (~₹1.56 Lakh)
- UK: £1,299 (~₹1.67 Lakh)
- Germany: €1,599 (~₹1.77 Lakh)
3. iPhone Duo (Foldable) Starting Prices
- United States: $1,999 (~₹1.90 Lakh) — Cheapest Option
- UAE: AED 8,499 (~₹2,20,142)
- China: CNY 15,999 (~₹2.27 Lakh)
- Japan: JPY 364,800 (~₹2.27 Lakh)
- Germany: €2,299 (~₹2.55 Lakh)
- UK: £1,999 (~₹2.57 Lakh)
Buyers purchasing in the US or UAE can save significantly compared to retail pricing in India and Europe, primarily due to localized import duties and taxation structures.
