Apple officially launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its ‘Surprise and Shine’ event, bringing significant upgrades to camera technology, performance, battery life, and Apple Intelligence. The new Pro models retain the 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes while introducing an aluminum unibody design, a redesigned Dynamic Island, and an enhanced camera system.
Price and Availability in India
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900 for the 256GB variant, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max is priced at Rs 1,79,900 for the same storage tier. Both models are available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage options. Pre-orders in India commence on September 12 at 5:30 PM IST, with retail availability beginning September 18.
Display, Design, and Color Options
The iPhone 18 Pro features a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, while the Pro Max boasts a 6.9-inch panel. Both support ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz and Always-On display. Color choices include Black, Silver, Glacier, and Burgundy, with Burgundy being the new addition to the Pro lineup. The phones are equipped with Ceramic Shield 2 on the front and Ceramic Shield on the back, and carry an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. The redesigned Dynamic Island can display up to three Live Activities simultaneously and supports Face ID.
48MP Camera System with Variable Aperture
Both models feature a 48MP Pro Fusion camera system with three rear cameras. The 48MP Fusion Main camera now includes a variable aperture with four settings: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, and f/4.0. The setup also includes a 48MP Fusion Ultra-Wide camera and a 48MP Fusion Telephoto camera. The telephoto lens offers 4x optical zoom at 100mm, 8x optical-quality telephoto at 200mm, and up to 40x digital zoom. Pro controls allow manual adjustment of aperture, shutter speed, and white balance.
A20 Pro Chip and Battery Performance
Apple’s new A20 Pro chip, built on a 2nm process, powers the iPhone 18 Pro series. It features a 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, and a dual 16-core Neural Engine. Apple claims the GPU is up to 40% faster than the A19 Pro with 50% more memory bandwidth. The iPhone 18 Pro delivers up to 34 hours of video playback, while the Pro Max extends to 43 hours. Both devices run iOS 27.
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