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iPhone 18 Pro Max: Expected price in India, camera upgrades, specifications, colours and launch timeline
ET Online | May 26, 2026 3:57 AM CST

Synopsis

Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September 2026. The event will also introduce Apple's first foldable phone. The new iPhones are expected to feature an A20 chipset and camera upgrades. India prices are anticipated to be similar to previous models. New colour options are also rumoured.

iPhone 18 Pro Max price in India
Apple is reportedly gearing up to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September 2026. The launch event is also expected to witness the debut of Apple’s first foldable smartphone, which has been referred to in leaks as the “iPhone Fold” or “iPhone Ultra.”

Expected India Price of iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

The current iPhone 17 Pro Max was launched in India at a starting price of Rs 1,49,900, while the iPhone 17 Pro debuted at Rs 1,34,900. Following a similar pricing strategy, the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is expected to start at around Rs 1,34,900 in India. Meanwhile, the iPhone 18 Pro Max could reportedly be priced at approximately Rs 1,49,900.

Expected Features And Upgrades

The iPhone 18 Pro lineup is rumoured to be powered by Apple’s upcoming A20 chipset, which may be manufactured using TSMC’s advanced 2nm process technology.


Leaks also suggest that the iPhone 18 Pro Max may come with a slimmer Dynamic Island, better battery performance, upgraded camera capabilities, and Apple’s next-generation modem.

iPhone 18 colours

Recently leaked dummy units of the iPhone 18 Pro lineup have appeared online, hinting that the upcoming models may retain a design similar to the previous generation, though they could feature a slightly thicker camera module. Meanwhile, Apple is reportedly testing four new colour options for the iPhone 18 Pro series, Dark Cherry, Blue, Dark Grey, and Silver.

iPhone 18 Pro camera

The iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to come with a triple 48MP rear camera system. One of the most significant rumoured upgrades is a variable aperture feature for the main camera sensor, which could allow users to manually adjust the amount of light entering the lens for improved photography control.

Possible Launch Timeline

Apple is expected to officially introduce the iPhone 18 series around September 2026.


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