{
  "id": 8169102,
  "title": "iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max go on sale in India",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max-go-on-sale-in-india-8169102",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-18T03:54:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max-go-on-sale-today-in-india/article71479309.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, September 18, 2026, Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India. Sales are available through Apple's India store and its six retail outlets across the country. This year, Apple has not released the iPhone 18 base model, with a launch expected in March-April 2027. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max were introduced alongside the iPhone Duo, a foldable phone set to launch in India on October 23. Both the Pro models utilize a powerful A20 Pro processor and feature advanced camera capabilities with a 48 MP main lens, ultra-wide lens, and telephoto lens, as well as an 18 MP front camera. The iPhone 18 Pro boasts a 6.3-inch display, while the Pro Max offers a larger 6.9-inch screen. Both devices promise a full day of battery life. Pricing starts at ₹1,64,900 for the iPhone 18 Pro and ₹1,74,900 for the base 256 GB version of the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The phones are also accessible via online retailers such as Flipkart, Amazon, Reliance Digital, Croma, and Vijay Sales.",
  "summary": "Apple on Friday commenced the sale of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India. These phones can be purchased on Apple’s India store and its six retail outlets across the country.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
        "title": "iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max go on sale in India",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max-go-on-sale-in-india",
        "published": "2026-09-18T03:38:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max sale begins: How much EMI you will have to pay",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/iphone-18-pro-18-pro-max-sale-begins-how-much-emi-you-will-have-to-pay",
        "published": "2026-09-18T04:16:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}