Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro may top ₹1.5 lakh in India, reports suggest

Apple is reportedly preparing a September 2026 iPhone 18 Pro launch with a 2nm A20 chip, more RAM and camera upgrades. Indian pricing could rise by as much as ₹26,000 from the iPhone 17 Pro’s ₹134,900 starting price, though Apple has not confirmed specifications, timing or prices.

— Filed Fri, 31 Jul, 2026, 13:14 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Apple may launch the iPhone 18 Pro series in September, with Indian prices reportedly rising by up to ₹26,000 due to a 2nm A20 chip, higher RAM and camera upgrades. Apple has not confirmed specifications or pricing.

Why this matters

The reported iPhone 18 Pro price rise follows Apple’s record June quarter amid India pricing pressure, Mac-led India growth facing supply constraints, and buyback-backed EMIs and subscriptions supporting annual upgrades.

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