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iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max pre-orders start today: Time, how & where to pre-order

Apple India begins pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max today. These new Pro models will be available for Indian customers starting September 18. Pre-orders for the foldable iPhone Duo commence on October 16. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900 and the Pro Max at Rs 1,79,900. Customers can place orders through Apple's online store and major retailers nationwide.

iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max pre-orders start today: Time, how & where to pre-order

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders commenced in India today, September 12, at 5:30 PM IST. These new Pro models were introduced alongside Apple's inaugural foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, though the latter will not be available for pre-orders until October 16. Buyers can order the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max from Apple's online store, Apple Store app, major retail and e-commerce channels such as Amazon, Flipkart, Lotus Electronics, and Vijay Sales.

The prices range from Rs 1,64,900 to Rs 3,29,900, depending on storage capacity, with options for instant cashback on specific cards and No Cost EMI plans. Trade-in credits for iPhones 13 and newer are also available.

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