Apple iPhone 18 Pro
A small, very fast premium iPhone with a brighter screen, better battery and quicker charging than last year. Launched 9 September 2026.
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₹1,64,900Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 8.8/10 overall • Camera 9 • Battery 7 • Speed 10 How we score
Price unchanged since we started tracking it.
Buy it if
- Photos matter a lot to you
- You play heavy games or keep many apps open
- You want a phone that's easy to use one-handed
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Launched9 September 2026with iOS 27
Software nowiOS 27.0.1Since September 2026 • 5 yrs of updates
- Battery
- Lasts a full day of heavy use and charges to half in about 15 minutes with a fast charger.
- Camera
- Three 48MP cameras including a 4x zoom, and a new main camera that can change its aperture for better control.
- Speed
- One of the fastest phones you can buy, and it stays fast during long gaming sessions.
- The catch
- It costs $100 (about ₹9,500) more than the iPhone 17 Pro and the camera upgrades are small; a bit heavy for its size.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HBM, 3000 nits peak, Ceramic Shield 2 with anti-reflective coating |
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| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2nm) |
| CPU | 6-core: 2x performance @ 4.93GHz + 4x efficiency @ 2.64GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Apple 7-core GPU (Apple claims up to 40% faster than A19 Pro) |
| AI chip (NPU) | Dual 16-core Neural Engine (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB RAM, 256GB (NVMe storage; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 4056 mAh |
| Charging | Wired USB-C PD 3.2 (50% in about 15 min, wattage not officially stated), 25W MagSafe/Qi2 wireless, 4.5W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 48MP Fusion main (f/1.5-4.0 variable aperture, sensor-shift OIS) + 48MP 4x periscope telephoto (f/2.8, 3D sensor-shift OIS) + 48MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees) + LiDAR; 18MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68 |
| Size and weight | 8.8mm thick, 211g |
| Software | iOS 27 at launch, iOS 27.0.1 now |
| Updates | 5 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 chip), Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort, UWB, satellite SOS and messaging |
| Modem | Apple C2 5G modem (per launch coverage) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.5 LUFS); haptics not officially detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Redesigned vapor chamber with three times the surface area; Apple claims up to 40% better sustained performance |
| Colours | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy |
Our verdict combines 7 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price unchanged since we started tracking it on 18 October 2026.
Apple rarely cuts its own price; expect carrier and trade-in deals in the US and bank offers in Indian festive sales rather than real price drops.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro: common questions
- What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro in India?
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro starts at ₹1,64,900 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Apple rarely cuts its own price; expect carrier and trade-in deals in the US and bank offers in Indian festive sales rather than real price drops.
- When was Apple iPhone 18 Pro launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 9 September 2026 with iOS 27. It now runs iOS 27.0.1. The brand promises 5 years of updates.
- Is Apple iPhone 18 Pro good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: excellent. Battery: very good (4056 mAh). Gaming and speed: excellent (Apple A20 Pro (2nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
- It costs $100 (about ₹9,500) more than the iPhone 17 Pro and the camera upgrades are small; a bit heavy for its size.
- Does Apple iPhone 18 Pro support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
- Is Apple iPhone 18 Pro waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP68.
- How fast does Apple iPhone 18 Pro charge?
- Wired USB-C PD 3.2 (50% in about 15 min, wattage not officially stated), 25W MagSafe/Qi2 wireless, 4.5W reverse wired