Customers queue overnight as iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max launch in India; some get home delivery

Mumbai: An excited customer became one of the first buyers of the newly launched iPhone 18 Pro series in Mumbai after waiting outside Apple's store at Jio World Drive in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) for around 10 to 12 hours. VIDEO | Mumbai: Sale of newly-launched iPhone 18 series begins. Visuals from Apple Store at Bandra Kurla Complex.A customer says, "I’ve got the first phone. I’m really excited. My goal was to get the first one; I’d been waiting here for about 10 to 12 hours for this. Finally,… pic.twitter.com/TUmjp8GBc8— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 18, 2026 The customer, who managed to get the first phone at the store, said his main aim was to be among the first people to get his hands on the latest iPhone. “I’ve got the first phone. I’m really excited. My goal was to get the first one; I’d been waiting here for about 10 to 12 hours for this. Finally, the first phone is in my hands. I’m absolutely thrilled about it,” he said.#WATCH | Maharashtra: Apple begins the official sale of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max; a large number of people throng the company's store at Jio World Drive in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/PyFjeG24ag— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2026 The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max officially went on sale across India on Friday, September 18, drawing large crowds to Apple Stores and authorised retailers. Videos from the Jio World Drive outlet showed hundreds of customers waiting in queues, while Apple staff conducted a final countdown before the sale began.Actor Vicky Kaushal was also among the early visitors to the BKC Apple Store. He purchased the new iPhone 18 Pro series device and unboxed it at the store. The actor was seen taking a selfie after opening his new phone.VIDEO | Mumbai: Actor Vicky Kaushal unboxes his new Iphone 18 at Apple Store, Bandra Kurla Complex.(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) pic.twitter.com/6h6OgMmIOL— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 18, 2026 Mumbai, Maharashtra: Actor Vicky Kaushal arrives at the Apple Store in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) as sales of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max begin in India pic.twitter.com/ggn4kxj348— IANS (@ians_india) September 18, 2026 Prices & Additional Benefits For BuyersThe iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900 for the 256GB variant. The 512GB model is priced at Rs 1,89,900, while the 1TB and 2TB versions cost Rs 2,39,900 and Rs 3,14,900, respectively. The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at Rs 1,79,900 for 256GB. Its 512GB, 1TB and 2TB variants are priced at Rs 2,04,900, Rs 2,54,900 and Rs 3,29,900, respectively.iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro Go On Sale In India Today: Launch Offers & Where To Buy Apple is offering cashback of up to Rs 7,000 on eligible bank cards, along with no-cost EMI options of up to six months, subject to eligibility. Its Trade In programme offers exchange benefits of up to Rs 81,500 depending on the old device.The new models are available through Apple Stores, authorised retailers and outlets including Amazon, Flipkart, Croma and Vijay Sales, as well as quick-commerce platforms such as Swiggy, Blinkit and Zepto. To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in

While hundreds of customers queued outside Apple stores across Mumbai, Delhi, and other cities, to get their hands on the new iPhone 18 Pro series, another set of buyers had theirs delivered to their doorstep before most queues had even begun to move.Grocery delivery platform BigBasket said it delivered more than 300 units of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max within the first 60 minutes of the phones going on sale at 8 am - a rate of over five iPhones delivered every minute. The devices were sold through the Electronics Store on BigBasket, run in partnership with Croma.'Been In Line Since Last Night': Nashik Man Stands In Line For 10 Hours To Buy iPhone 18 Pro Max From Apple Store In MumbaiHome delivery over overnight queuesiPhone launches in India have traditionally meant customers lining up outside stores overnight, followed by waits of days or weeks for stock to arrive through regular retail and e-commerce channels. BigBasket's rollout offered a different route: customers ordered from home and had the device delivered the same morning, without setting foot outside. The phones fast went out of stock across all online platforms, and are currently not in stock on BigBasket either. iPhone 18 Pro Sale: Mumbai's Apple Store In BKC Sees Huge Crowds As Customers Queue Up To Get First Devices; VIDEOSThe Croma-BigBasket tie-upThe launch-day sale ran on a partnership model, with Croma supplying the product assortment and category expertise while BigBasket handled fulfilment through its last-mile delivery network. Besides the iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB and iPhone 18 Pro 256GB, the AirPods 5 ANC with Charging Case were also available for launch-day delivery through the same channel.iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro price in India, availabilityStocks are already running limited. Some colour options are already out of stock on online sites like Amazon, Flipkart, and even Apple online store.In any case, the new iPhone 18 Pro Max price in India starts at Rs. 1,79,900 for the 256GB storage option, Rs. 2,04,900 for the 512GB storage option, Rs. 2,54,900 for the 1TB storage model, and Rs. 3,29,900 for the 2TB storage option.The iPhone 18 Pro, on the other hand, starts at Rs. 1,64,900 for the 256GB storage option, Rs. 1,89,900 for the 512GB storage option, Rs. 2,39,900 for the 1TB storage options, and Rs. 3,14,900 for the 2TB storage option.

For Hitesh Patel, buying the latest iPhone isn't just a purchase, it's an annual ritual. On Friday morning, he was among the first customers outside an Apple store in Mumbai, having travelled from Nashik and stood in line since 10 pm the previous night just to be among the earliest to get his hands on the new iPhone 18 Pro Max.Speaking to ANI, Patel described the long overnight wait that finally paid off with a first slot of the day. "I have come here from Nashik. We have been in line since 10 PM last night. I got the first slot at 8 AM. After that, we will get our product," he said.#WATCH | मुंबई: नासिक से आए ग्राहक हितेश पटेल ने कहा, "मैं नासिक से यहाँ आया हूँ। हम कल रात 10 बजे से लाइन में लगे हुए हैं। मुझे सुबह 8 बजे का पहला स्लॉट मिला है। इसके बाद हमें अपना प्रोडक्ट मिल जाएगा। मैं हर साल अपना मोबाइल बदलता हूँ। अभी मेरे पास 17 Pro Max है और अब मैं 18 Pro… https://t.co/rzqrIZMEV0 pic.twitter.com/FLLyqg7zIc— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) September 18, 2026 For Patel, the wait is part of a routine he repeats every year. He currently owns an iPhone 17 Pro Max and was at the store specifically to trade up to the newest model. "I change my mobile every year. Right now, I have the 17 Pro Max, and now I am going to get the 18 Pro Max," he reportedly told.Patel's overnight vigil was echoed by hundreds of other buyers who lined up outside Apple stores across Mumbai as the iPhone 18 Pro series officially went on sale nationwide. Huge crowds gathered from the early hours, with queues stretching well beyond store entrances by the time doors opened.iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro Go On Sale In India Today: Launch Offers & Where To BuyThe scenes are far from new. Every year, Apple's flagship launch draws similar rushes in Mumbai, with die-hard buyers like Patel willing to sacrifice a night's sleep for the chance to own the latest iPhone before anyone else.iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro price in India, availabilityStocks are already running limited. Some colour options are already out of stock on online sites like Amazon, Flipkart, and even Apple online store. In any case, the new iPhone 18 Pro Max price in India starts at Rs. 1,79,900 for the 256GB storage option, Rs. 2,04,900 for the 512GB storage option, Rs. 2,54,900 for the 1TB storage model, and Rs. 3,29,900 for the 2TB storage option.The iPhone 18 Pro, on the other hand, starts at Rs. 1,64,900 for the 256GB storage option, Rs. 1,89,900 for the 512GB storage option, Rs. 2,39,900 for the 1TB storage options, and Rs. 3,14,900 for the 2TB storage option.

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max went on sale in India on September 18, with customers gathering outside Apple stores in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru to get their hands on the new flagship models.

Mumbai: Huge crowds gathered outside Apple’s store at Jio World Drive in Mumbai early Friday as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max officially went on sale across India. Videos from outside the store showed hundreds of customers waiting in long queues to get their hands on the newly launched iPhone models.#WATCH | Mumbai: Massive crowds gather outside the Apple Store in Mumbai as eager customers queue up ahead of the official sales launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India. pic.twitter.com/vOGotGmyFE— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2026 #WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Huge crowds gather as the official sale of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max commences today across India.Customers are seen standing outside the iPhone store at Jio World Drive to purchase the newly launched devices. pic.twitter.com/IrZhDODS8B— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2026 The nationwide sale of the iPhone 18 Pro series began on September 18, with customers turning up at Apple Stores, authorised retailers and major electronics outlets. Similar scenes were reported outside Apple stores in Delhi and Bengaluru, where buyers gathered ahead of the opening hours. Customers Waiting Since Last Night A customer at Mumbai’s Jio World Drive store, Hitesh Patel, said he had travelled from Nashik and had been waiting since Thursday night. "I came here from Nashik. We have been queuing up since 10 pm last night. I have got the first slot that is 8 am. After this, we will get our product delivered," Patel said.#WATCH | Mumbai: A customer, Hitesh Patel, says, "I came here from Nashik. We have been queuing up since 10 pm last night. I have got the first slot that is 8 am. After this, we will get our product delivered. I change it (mobile) every year. Right now, I have a 17 Pro Max, and… https://t.co/RzKYvziuYk pic.twitter.com/B5V3pLvMe9— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2026 Patel added that he upgrades his smartphone every year and currently owns an iPhone 17 Pro Max. He said he was at the store to purchase the iPhone 18 Pro Max.Models & Prices Respectively The iPhone 18 Pro is priced at Rs 1,64,900 for the 256GB variant in India. The 512GB model costs Rs 1,89,900, while the 1TB and 2TB variants are priced at Rs 2,39,900 and Rs 3,14,900, respectively.The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at Rs 1,79,900 for the 256GB version. Its 512GB, 1TB and 2TB variants are priced at Rs 2,04,900, Rs 2,54,900 and Rs 3,29,900, respectively.iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro With New Siri AI & Variable Aperture Launched In India: Price, Specs, & AvailabilityAdded Benefits For Buyers Apple has also announced launch offers for buyers. Eligible customers can avail cashback of up to Rs 7,000 on select bank cards, including those issued by American Express, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank and SBI Card. No-cost EMI options of up to six months are also available, subject to card and retailer eligibility. Customers upgrading from older iPhones and other smartphones can also use Apple Trade In, with exchange benefits of up to Rs 81,500 depending on the model and condition of the device.The iPhone 18 Pro series is available through Apple’s online and offline stores, authorised retailers and outlets including Amazon, Flipkart, Croma and Vijay Sales. Quick-commerce platforms such as Swiggy, Blinkit and Zepto have also listed the new models for purchase. To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/