iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max pre-orders now open in India
What's the story
Apple has opened pre-orders for its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India today. The devices will be available from September 18 onward. The two models were unveiled earlier this week, along with Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. However, only the Pro models are available for pre-order at the moment. The Duo will be available later in October.
Information
Up to 2TB configuration available for new iPhones
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at ₹1,64,900 in India, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max is priced at ₹1,79,900. Both models come with a range of storage options including 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB. The phones are available in Black, Silver, Glacier, and Burgundy colors.
Special deals
Instant cashback on select bank cards
Apple is offering instant cashback on American Express, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank cards for those pre-ordering the new iPhones.
No-cost EMI options start at ₹26,316/month for the iPhone 18 Pro and ₹28,817/month for its Max sibling over six months.
Customers can also avail trade-in credits ranging from ₹4,500 to ₹81,500 if they are upgrading from an older model.
Booking options
How to pre-order the new iPhones?
Customers can pre-order the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max through Apple's online store or Apple Store app.
The phones will also be available through major retail and e-commerce channels like Amazon, Vijay Sales, and Flipkart among others.
For offline purchases, customers can check availability at Apple Stores and other authorized retailers across India.
Process
Steps to follow
To pre-order, customers need to select their preferred model, color, and storage variant.
The basic process involves visiting the Apple online store or the chosen retailer's website, selecting iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max, choosing preferred color and storage options.
Then they have to check available payment options including cashback offers and EMI plans before entering delivery details and completing payment as per retailer's pre-order process.