‘Sabse pahele lena humnein hai’: Apple iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max sparks pre-dawn rush in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru

Apple's newest iPhone models, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, hit Indian stores on September 18, 2022, sparking a pre-dawn frenzy in major cities. Pre-orders began on September 12, prompting eager fans to line up outside Apple stores in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru before dawn. Some customers waited outside the malls even before sunrise, confident they would be the first to own the latest Pro models.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max, with its 1TB storage, was a particular draw for one customer who had already pre-booked the device. Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, Greg Joswiak, highlighted the Pro lineup's advancements, emphasizing significant leaps in camera, performance, battery life, and artificial intelligence.

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at ₹1,64,900, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max is priced at ₹1,79,900, both now available for purchase in India following the launch.