Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max could become the company’s most expensive smartphone ever sold in India, with the 1TB storage variant reportedly crossing the ₹2 lakh mark. According to recent leaks, the price hike is driven primarily by rising memory and component costs rather than new hardware features.
Early estimates from Digit suggest the top-tier model will see a significant jump over the iPhone 17 Pro series, contradicting earlier rumors that Apple might keep pricing similar to the previous generation. The shift reflects growing pressure from global supply chain expenses, especially for high-capacity memory modules.
If the leaks prove accurate, buyers will pay a premium not only for performance but also for the status and storage capacity of the 1TB version. The final price will be confirmed at launch, but early indications point to a major repositioning of the Pro Max as an ultra-premium device.