Apple Unveils iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: India Pricing, Launch Dates and Full Specifications

Apple has stepped into foldable territory for the first time with the launch of the iPhone Duo, unveiled alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The new foldable model comes with a 7.6-inch screen on the inside and a 5.4-inch display on the outside, while the Pro lineup gains a 48MP Fusion Main camera capable of variable aperture, along with extended battery performance. Powering all three devices is the A20 Pro chip, and notably, the iPhone Duo ships as an eSIM-only device.

Apple has also confirmed Indian pricing, storage configurations and rollout timelines for each model. Below is a complete breakdown of costs, availability windows and standout features for the newly unveiled devices.

iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, India Pricing and Launch Timeline

The iPhone Duo is offered in Star White and Night Sky shades, across four storage tiers:

Bookings for the iPhone Duo open on October 16, with the phone hitting shelves from October 23 across India and over 70 other countries and territories. A further 28 markets will get access starting October 30. Globally, the device works exclusively on eSIM Apple notes that over 500 telecom carriers now support eSIM technology, including India's Airtel, Jio and Vi.

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, meanwhile, come in Black, Silver, Glacier and Burgundy finishes, each with four storage choices.

iPhone 18 Pro : India Pricing

iPhone 18 Pro Max : India Pricing

Bookings for both Pro models kick off on September 12 at 5:30 PM IST, available through Apple's own stores (online and physical), as well as Vijay Sales and Lotus Electronics. Customers in India and more than 65 other countries can pick up the devices from September 18, with 20 additional markets joining from September 25.

Both Pro handsets run iOS 27 out of the box and come equipped with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI. Select regions India included in the first wave will get eSIM-only variants.

What's New in the iPhone Duo

Apple's debut foldable, the iPhone Duo, unfolds into a 7.6-inch panel the biggest screen ever fitted on an iPhone and closes down to a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR outer display that Apple claims covers 90% of the iPhone 18 Pro's screen real estate. Both panels match in aspect ratio for consistent scaling, and each supports ProMotion, Always-On display and brightness peaking at 3,000 nits. The inner screen also gets a nano-texture, anti-glare coating and houses an under-display camera for FaceTime.

Build: Constructed from mirror-finished grade 5 titanium, the Duo pairs Ceramic Shield on its rear panel with the sturdier Ceramic Shield 2 up front, and carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. Its hinge assembly packs more than 100 parts, strengthened by support ribs and ceramic fibre inserts.

Camera setup: The device houses a 48MP Fusion Main sensor, a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide lens (also found on the iPhone 18 Pro), and a Center Stage selfie camera. Fold-exclusive tools include Smart Take, Duo Preview, Kid Cue and Duo FaceTime, with support for 4K/120fps Dolby Vision recording.

Software: The Duo runs iOS 27, reworked specifically for its folding design featuring side-placed controls, two Home Screen pages, Split View for multitasking, an enhanced StandBy mode, and a beta version of Siri AI that draws on personal context and what's on-screen to answer queries or complete tasks.

Chip and battery: Under the hood sits Apple's 2nm A20 Pro chip (6-core CPU, 7-core GPU, dual 16-core Neural Engine), cooled via a vapour chamber system. The dual-battery setup delivers up to 31 hours of video on the inner screen, 44 hours on the outer display, or 24 hours under mixed usage, alongside fast wired and wireless charging.

Connectivity: The N1 chip handles Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread support, paired with the C2 modem for stronger cellular performance. Apple Pencil (USB-C) compatibility is slated for later this year.

What's New in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

Display: Both models sport Super Retina XDR panels with ProMotion, Always-On capability and outdoor brightness reaching 3,000 nits. The Dynamic Island has been reshaped to occupy a smaller footprint while displaying more data including up to three simultaneous Live Activities.

Cameras: A new 48MP Fusion Main sensor with variable aperture debuts on these models, marking the first time iPhone users get manual aperture control. The six-blade mechanism offers four distinct aperture settings and can auto-adjust depending on light conditions and depth of field. Additional camera upgrades include enhanced Photographic Styles, Pro-level manual controls for shutter speed and white balance, plus an on-screen histogram. A new Apple Reference Image tool uses signed sensor data to verify whether a photo has been altered. On the video side, users get post-capture Cinematic effects up to 60fps, 4K Dolby Vision HDR time-lapse, and a revamped Audio Mix feature.

Chip performance: Both Pro models run on the same 2nm A20 Pro chip, 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU, dual 16-core Neural Engine. Apple states the GPU delivers up to 40% more speed than the A19 Pro, and the Neural Engine doubles AI processing capability. A redesigned vapour chamber, with triple the surface area of last year's version, allows for up to 40% better sustained performance.

Battery: The iPhone 18 Pro (eSIM-only variant) offers up to 36 hours of video playback, while the Pro Max stretches that to 45 hours. The Pro can reach 50% charge in roughly 15 minutes via wire, or in 30 minutes wirelessly. On the Pro Max, just five minutes of wired charging yields about seven hours of playback, and Apple's new battery model allows for up to 30 hours of use on a full charge.

Software: Both handsets ship with iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and Siri AI built in. Siri AI can tap into personal context messages, emails, photos to interpret what's on-screen and help users retrieve information or carry out tasks. iOS 27 also brings iPhone Handoff, letting users on supported networks switch between two iPhones while retaining the same number.

Connectivity: The Pro models use Apple's N1 wireless chip (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread), along with the new C2 cellular modem, which Apple says boosts upload speeds over the earlier C1X while cutting energy use by 15%.