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Customers queue up at Apple stores; iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900 In India, iPhone Duo at Rs 2,99,900

Written By: TDG Syndication
Last Updated: September 18, 2026 09:15:11 IST

Customers at an Apple store in Bengaluru (Photo/ANI)

New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): Apple has announced its latest products as part of its 2026 fall lineup, with the new iPhone 18 Pro series, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and its first foldable iPhone Duo joining the range.

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max come in black, silver, glacier and a new burgundy finish. The phones feature a 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture and new Pro camera controls. They are powered by Apple’s A20 Pro chip and a new vapour chamber aimed at improving performance, AI features and battery life.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is said to offer the longest battery life on a Pro model. In India, pre-orders for both models began on September 12, with sales starting September 18.

As per the pricing details, the iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900 for the 256GB model, while the 512GB, 1TB and 2TB variants are priced at Rs 1,89,900, Rs 2,39,900 and Rs 3,14,900, respectively.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at Rs 1,79,900 for 256GB. Its 512GB, 1TB and 2TB variants are priced at Rs 2,04,900, Rs 2,54,900 and Rs 3,29,900, respectively.

Apple has also introduced AirPods 5, which come with Active Noise Cancellation in an open-ear design. The company says the new earbuds can remove up to 50 per cent more outside noise than AirPods 4 with ANC.

AirPods 5 also feature a new acoustic design, Adaptive EQ, hands-free Siri AI, Live Translation and Siri Interactions through head movements. The Wireless Charging Case version offers up to five hours of listening time with ANC and also gets volume controls on the stem. In India, pre-orders started September 9 and availability began September 18.

The new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 come with the Health Sensing System and S11 chip. The watches offer heart rate sensing, more frequent heart rate and HRV readings and a new readiness score.

The Apple Watch Series 12 offers up to 24 hours of battery life, while the Apple Watch Ultra 4 offers up to 50 hours. The Ultra 4 can also track outdoor workouts for up to 45 hours. Both watches opened for pre-orders in India on September 9, with availability starting September 18.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 prices here

Apple’s biggest new addition is the iPhone Duo, the company’s first foldable iPhone. It has a 7.6-inch inner Super Retina XDR display and a 5.4-inch outer display.

Check the price of the iPhone Duo

When opened, the iPhone Duo is the thinnest iPhone, according to Apple. It is powered by the A20 Pro chip and comes with an advanced camera system, all-day battery life and new multitasking features. The phone will also support dual-display experiences through iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and Siri AI.

Despite the High Pricing of the phones, long lines were seen outside stores in India as Apple opened its doors for customers.

A buyer from Noida said, “I bought two iPhone 18 Pro Max. I came from Punjab and have been standing in the queue since 6 AM. Mine was the very first booking; I am the first one who has got the phone…”

A customer, Rahul in Bengaluru said, “I’ve been here since around 5 AM. There was a long queue. People from Haryana, Delhi, and Mumbai are here just to buy the iPhone. I’ve been purchasing iPhones for a very long time. I remember my first iPhone was an iPhone 7. Since then, I’ve been continuously buying iPhones… iPhone launch is like a festival. Every year, I try to buy an iPhone…”

(ANI)

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