Apple launches the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro series in India and other markets, alongside Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5. Indian pricing is announced following Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” launch event, with the iPhone Duo positioned as the company’s first book-style foldable.

The iPhone Duo starts at Rs. 2,99,900 for the base 256GB variant, with higher storage tiers priced at Rs. 3,24,900 (512GB), Rs. 3,74,900 (1TB), and Rs. 4,49,900 (2TB). NDTV and Free Press Journal both report the Pro models’ starting prices in India: iPhone 18 Pro at Rs. 1,64,900 and iPhone 18 Pro Max at Rs. 1,79,900. Free Press Journal adds full variant pricing and notes that the Pro lineup is offered in multiple colors.

Release timing differs by model. Free Press Journal says pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max begin on September 12, with sales starting on September 18. It also states the iPhone Duo goes on sale in India on October 23, with pre-orders starting October 16. Additional device pricing includes AirPods 5 and both Apple Watch models, according to the same announcements.