Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro may start at ₹1.40 lakh in India; foldable could top ₹2 lakh
Ahead of Apple’s September 9 launch event, reports suggest higher India pricing for the iPhone 18 range, led by rising memory and storage costs. The Pro Max may start at ₹1.55 lakh, while a potential foldable iPhone could be priced from ₹1.90 lakh to ₹2.10 lakh.
What happened
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and potentially its first foldable iPhone. Reports indicate higher India prices driven by memory and
Key facts
- iPhone 18 Pro expected starting price: ₹1,39,900
- iPhone 18 Pro 256GB expected price: ₹1,44,900
- iPhone 17 Pro India launch price: ₹1,34,900
- iPhone 18 Pro Max expected starting price: ₹1,54,900-₹1,59,900
- Foldable iPhone expected India price: ₹1,89,900-₹2,09,900
- Higher-storage foldable versions could exceed ₹2.3 lakh
- Estimated DRAM cost per device: ₹13,799 vs ₹3,712
- Estimated flash-storage cost: ₹4,853 vs ₹1,237
- Estimated iPhone 18 range price increase: around 11%
- Launch event: September 9, 10:30 p.m. IST
Why this matters
A ₹2 lakh-class foldable would create partnership opportunities in premium financing, trade-in, insurance, and luxury retail distribution as Apple expands its ultra-premium price ladder in India.