Quick answer (updated November 2026): Apple has split the iPhone 18 launch. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are already on sale in India from ₹1,64,900 and ₹1,79,900. The standard iPhone 18 (and an iPhone 18e) is expected in spring 2027, with a rumoured 2nm A20 chip — but Apple has not confirmed it, its price or its specs. If you want a non-Pro iPhone now, the iPhone 17 is the current option; wait only if you can hold on until early 2027 and accept a possible price increase.
iPhone 18 lineup: what’s confirmed and what’s expected
| Model | Status | India price |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 18 Pro | Launched (September 2026) | ₹1,64,900 (256GB); ₹1,89,900 (512GB); ₹2,39,900 (1TB) |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | Launched (September 2026) | From ₹1,79,900 |
| iPhone 18 (standard) | Expected spring 2027 — not confirmed | Not announced |
| iPhone 18e | Expected spring 2027 — not confirmed | Not announced |
Reports say both Pro models launched about ₹30,000 above the iPhone 17 Pro’s launch prices.
iPhone 18 (standard) release date: spring 2027 expected
Multiple reports, tracing back to supply-chain sources and analysts such as Ming-Chi Kuo, say Apple moved the standard iPhone 18 to early 2027, leaving the autumn 2026 launch to the Pro models. Apple has not officially confirmed this schedule.
iPhone 18 expected specs (rumours)
- Chip: A20, expected to be built on TSMC’s 2nm process; one April 2026 rumour says the iPhone 18 and 18e will share the same A20 chip.
- RAM: 12GB is the most common rumour; one report mentions 9GB.
- Display: 120Hz refresh rate and a smaller Dynamic Island are rumoured.
- Battery: some reports tip a bigger battery.
All of these are unconfirmed and may change before launch.
iPhone 18 expected price
There is no official price. Reports point to a possible increase:
- Estimates for the US starting price range from $799 to about $1,000 for 256GB, depending on the source. Leaker Digital Chat Station has suggested a price hike without giving a figure.
- For context, the iPhone 17 (256GB) launched in India at ₹82,900, and its listed price has since risen — Apple India now shows ₹99,900 for some configurations, while retailers list lower prices with offers.
We are not publishing an India price estimate for the iPhone 18 because no reliable leak exists yet.
Should you buy the iPhone 17 now or wait for the iPhone 18?
| Your situation | Our suggestion |
|---|---|
| Your current phone is failing | Buy the iPhone 17 now, ideally with a bank or exchange offer |
| You want the newest Pro camera now | iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max are already available |
| You can wait 4–6 months | Wait for the iPhone 18 — but expect a possible price increase |
| Budget is the priority | Wait for the iPhone 18e, or buy the iPhone 17 when it gets discounted |
Considering Android instead? Read about the Samsung Galaxy S27 series (expected early 2027) and the OnePlus 16 and 16R, or see the iPhone 17 Pro Max price in India. More phone match-ups: smartphone comparisons.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the iPhone 18 launch?
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max launched in September 2026. The standard iPhone 18 is expected in spring 2027, but Apple has not confirmed a date.
What is the iPhone 18 Pro price in India?
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at ₹1,64,900 (256GB), and the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at ₹1,79,900.
What will the standard iPhone 18 cost?
There is no official price. US estimates range from $799 to about $1,000, and reports suggest a price increase is possible.
Which chip will the iPhone 18 have?
Rumours point to the A20 chip built on a 2nm process.
Should I wait for the iPhone 18?
Wait if you can hold on until early 2027 and want the newest chip. If you need a phone now, the iPhone 17 is a safer buy, especially with offers.
How we researched this
We used Apple’s India pricing as reported by Indian retailers and publications for the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and iPhone 17, and compiled rumours about the standard iPhone 18 from Apple-focused publications. Official prices are labelled as such; rumours are labelled as expected or unconfirmed. We have not tested the iPhone 18 Pro for this article.
Sources
- 91mobiles – iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max India prices
- Croma Unboxed – iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max India price and availability
- Esquire India – iPhone 18 Pro price in India and abroad
- AppleInsider – 2027 iPhone 18 rumours
- MacRumors – iPhone 18 roundup
- BGR – Why Apple is waiting until 2027 for the iPhone 18
- Croma Unboxed – iPhone 17 prices in India
- Apple India – Buy iPhone 17
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