Apple iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Booking Details in India: Apple fans in India are now getting their first chance to reserve the company’s latest Pro iPhone. The iPhone 18 Pro pre-booking begins today, September 12, at 5:30 PM IST, just days after Apple unveiled the new flagship at its September event. The smartphone will officially go on sale in India on September 18 at 8:00 AM IST through Apple and authorised retailers.
The iPhone 18 Pro arrives with a new A20 Pro chip, a 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, Apple’s C2 modem and a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display. Apple is also offering the Pro model with up to 2TB of storage for users who need more space for photos, videos and professional content.
iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Booking Date and Time in India
Apple will open iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders at 5:30 PM IST on September 12. The same pre-order window applies to the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Customers can use Apple’s online store and Apple Store app to place their orders. Buyers can also check participating authorised retailers, including Reliance Digital, for pre-booking options. Reliance Digital has confirmed that its online and store pre-booking will also begin at 5:30 PM, with sales starting on September 18 at 8:00 AM.
Where to Pre-Order iPhone 18 Pro in India?
Buyers will have several options when the pre-order window opens. These include:
- Apple Online Store
- Apple Store app
- Apple BKC in Mumbai
- Apple Saket in Delhi
- Authorised Apple retailers
- Reliance Digital stores
- Reliance Digital online platforms
- Other participating electronics retailers
Customers should check stock and delivery estimates before finalising an order, particularly if they want a specific storage capacity or colour.
iPhone 18 Pro Sale Date and Time
Pre-orders are only the first step. Apple will start selling the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India from September 18 at 8:00 AM IST.
Customers who pre-order can expect deliveries and store availability to begin from the same date, although the exact delivery timeline can vary depending on the configuration and location.
iPhone 18 Pro Price in India
Apple has launched the iPhone 18 Pro in four storage configurations. The India prices are:
| iPhone 18 Pro Storage | Price in India |
|---|---|
| 256GB | ₹1,64,900 |
| 512GB | ₹1,89,900 |
| 1TB | ₹2,39,900 |
| 2TB | ₹3,14,900 |
The starting price of the iPhone 18 Pro is therefore ₹1,64,900 for the 256GB model, while the top-end 2TB version costs ₹3,14,900.
iPhone 18 Pro Colours
The iPhone 18 Pro is available in four finishes:
- Black
- Silver
- Glacier
- Burgundy
The Burgundy option is among the new colour choices highlighted for this year’s Pro lineup.
iPhone 18 Pro Display
The iPhone 18 Pro features a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a 2622 × 1206-pixel resolution at 460ppi.
The phone measures 150mm in height, 71.9mm in width and 8.75mm in thickness, while weighing 211 grams.
iPhone 18 Pro A20 Pro Chip
At the heart of the iPhone 18 Pro is Apple’s A20 Pro chip, built around a 2nm architecture.
The chip features a six-core CPU, a seven-core GPU with Neural Accelerators and a dual 16-core Neural Engine. It also supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing, giving the phone additional graphics performance for gaming and demanding applications.
iPhone 18 Pro Camera: 48MP Variable Aperture
One of the biggest upgrades is the camera system.
The iPhone 18 Pro features a 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, allowing users greater control over photography. Apple lists four aperture settings — f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4.0.
The phone also gets a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera and a 48MP Fusion Telephoto camera. The telephoto system supports up to 8x optical-quality zoom, while digital zoom goes up to 40x.
Apple has also added Pro Controls to let users adjust settings including aperture, shutter speed, white balance and the viewing histogram directly in the Camera app.
iPhone 18 Pro Front Camera
For selfies and video calls, the iPhone 18 Pro gets an 18MP Centre Stage front camera with autofocus.
It supports Centre Stage for photos and video calls, 4K Dolby Vision video recording and additional professional video features.
iPhone 18 Pro Battery
Apple says the iPhone 18 Pro offers up to 34 hours of video playback.
The phone also supports MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging at up to 25W.
iPhone 18 Pro C2 Modem and Connectivity
The iPhone 18 Pro comes with Apple’s C2 cellular modem, alongside support for 5G, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
The device also includes Apple’s N1 wireless networking chip and second-generation Ultra Wideband technology.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Offers and EMI Deals
Apple is offering several ways for customers to reduce the upfront cost of the new iPhones.
Eligible buyers can get up to six months of No Cost EMI through participating banks. Apple is also offering up to ₹7,000 instant cashback on eligible American Express, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
Customers can also use Apple’s trade-in programme to receive credit for an eligible older smartphone. The final exchange value will depend on the model and condition of the device.
iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Order: What Buyers Should Check
Before the pre-order window opens, buyers should keep a few things ready:
- Decide between 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB
- Select the preferred colour
- Check the final price
- Keep eligible payment cards ready
- Compare No Cost EMI options
- Check the exchange value of an old phone
- Verify the delivery date
- Review the final order details before payment
Those looking for the Burgundy colour or 2TB configuration should pay particular attention to availability when orders open.
iPhone 18 Pro: Should You Pre-Book It?
The iPhone 18 Pro is aimed at buyers who want Apple’s latest Pro-level hardware without moving to the larger Pro Max. The combination of the A20 Pro chip, 48MP variable-aperture camera, up to 2TB storage, C2 modem and 6.3-inch display makes it one of Apple’s most feature-packed compact Pro models yet.
With pre-orders opening at 5:30 PM today, buyers looking for specific storage or colour combinations may want to place their orders early, particularly as retailers have warned about strong initial demand and limited launch inventory.
