So far, Apple’s next wave of flagship iPhones are still months away, yet early leaks are already available and they are drawing a clearer picture of what the company could have in store for the coming future.
What To Expect?
It appears that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are likely to debut in September 2026, continuing Apple’s traditional autumn launch cycle as per the Industry reports.
When it comes to the Indian customers, they can expect availability soon after the global unveiling, in line with Apple’s recent rollout strategy.
The brand is also rumoured to introduce its first foldable iPhone, besides the Pro models while delaying the standard iPhone 18 to a later date.
So far, Apple has not officially confirmed any details, but supply chain chatter points to a year focused more on refinement than sweeping changes.
Considering the past trends hold, Apple could announce the iPhone 18 Pro range during its second-week September event.
The consumers can pre-order which typically opens within days of the presentation, with sales beginning shortly afterwards in key markets, including India.
There are reports that indicate the regular iPhone 18 may not arrive until 2027 owing to the rising memory costs and tighter component supplies.
In the meantime, Apple is said to be placing greater emphasis on higher-margin Pro models and newer form factors such as foldables as chipmakers prioritising demand from AI data centres.
There is also talks about an entry-level variant which could possibly be branded as an 18e, should follow early next year.
iPhone 18 Pro & Max Pricing
Coming to pricing, it remains speculative, but early estimates hint at a slight increase as the iPhone 18 Pro could start at roughly ₹1,35,000, while the Pro Max may be priced around ₹1,54,900.
The pricing is expected to be slightly high in comparison, the current generation Pro models begin at ₹1,34,900.
But obviously, the final figures will depend on component costs and currency movements closer to launch.
We are also expecting familiar design with subtle refinements as the brand is not expected to radically overhaul the design.
Similarly, it’s Pro models may retain their current screen sizes, with a 6.3-inch display for the Pro and a 6.9-inch panel for the Pro Max.
It appears that the company is reportedly focusing on smaller visual tweaks and usability improvements.
But in case of camera system, it could see the most meaningful upgrades this year.
A new triple-lens setup centred around a 48-megapixel sensor, paired with teleconverter-style zoom and a variable aperture mechanism is suggested as per the leaks.
If this happens then this could mark one of Apple’s most significant photography improvements in recent years.
When it comes to the processing, it is likely to focus on stronger performance, better power efficiency and improved on-device AI tasks with a next-generation Apple chip, possibly branded the A20 Pro.
For the Battery life, the expected launch may also receive a boost, especially on the Pro Max as it is rumourd to have a capacity of around 5,100mAh, potentially the largest battery ever fitted in an iPhone.
Although, it could lead to a slightly thicker and heavier device.
