Apple's 2026 Lineup Hits India: iPhone Duo Enters a League of Its Own as Pro Models See Steep Price Hike

 New Delhi, September 10, 2026.

Apple’s highly anticipated “Surprise and Shine” event has concluded, bringing with it the brand new iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the company's groundbreaking first foldable, the iPhone Duo. While the hardware upgrades are grabbing global headlines, it is the official India pricing that has dominated local conversations.  

The iPhone Duo: An Unprecedented Premium

The showstopper of the event, Apple's first foldable device (the iPhone Duo), has officially taken Apple's pricing into an entirely different stratosphere. Aimed squarely at the ultra-premium market, the Duo starts at nearly ₹3 Lakhs and scales up to an eye-watering ₹4.5 Lakhs for the maximum storage configuration.

• 256GB — ₹2,99,000
• 512GB — ₹3,24,900
• 1TB — ₹3,74,900
• 2TB — ₹4,49,900

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: A Steep ₹30,000 Hike

For those looking at the traditional flagship form factor, the iPhone 18 Pro series brings a hefty premium. This year, the iPhone 18 Pro starts at ₹1,64,900, which is exactly ₹30,000 higher than the launch price of last year's iPhone 17 Pro. The larger iPhone 18 Pro Max follows the same trend, starting at ₹1,79,900—also a ₹30,000 bump over its predecessor.

Both Pro models are available in four storage capacities:  

iPhone 18 Pro

• 256GB — ₹1,64,900
• 512GB — ₹1,89,900
• 1TB — ₹2,39,900
• 2TB — ₹3,14,900

iPhone 18 Pro Max

• 256GB — ₹1,79,900
• 512GB — ₹2,04,900
• 1TB — ₹2,54,900
• 2TB — ₹3,29,900

Revamped Wearables and Audio Lineup

Alongside the iPhones, Apple refreshed its wearables and audio ecosystem. The new lineup introduces iterative upgrades to the Apple Watch and AirPods families:

• Apple Watch Ultra 4 — ₹1,09,900
• Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS 42mm) — ₹56,900
• AirPods 5 — ₹14,900
• AirPods 5 (with Wireless Charging) — ₹17,900

Driven by climbing manufacturing costs and the introduction of next-generation hardware like the 2nm A20 Pro chip, Apple has firmly positioned its 2026 lineup for the top tier of the market. The significant price hikes across the board, particularly the unprecedented cost of the iPhone Duo, set a new benchmark for smartphone pricing in India.  

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