Apple is set to hold its next major iPhone event on September 9, with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max expected to take centre stage. The company is also widely expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone, which has been referred to as the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra in reports. While Apple has confirmed the September 9 event, it has not yet officially announced the names, specifications or prices of these new iPhone models. For buyers in India, the key questions are likely to be the iPhone 18 Pro price, iPhone 18 Pro Max price, camera upgrades, display changes and how much Apple's first foldable iPhone could cost.
Apple's "Surprise and shine" event is scheduled for September 9 at 10:30 PM IST. The event will be the first major iPhone launch under new Apple CEO John Ternus. Reports suggest Apple could change its usual iPhone launch plan this year. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to arrive in September, while the standard iPhone 18 is reportedly being pushed to 2027.
Apple has not announced the India prices yet. However, reports suggest the iPhone 18 Pro series could cost more than its predecessor because of higher component costs and increased memory requirements. Some estimates put the iPhone 18 Pro starting price at around Rs 1.34 lakh in India, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max could start at around Rs 1.55 lakh to Rs 1.70 lakh, depending on the final configuration. These are reported estimates and not Apple's confirmed prices. The foldable iPhone is expected to be significantly more expensive. Current reports put its possible price in the $2,000-$2,500 range, which could translate to well above Rs 1.5 lakh in India.
The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to retain a 6.3-inch display, while the Pro Max could continue with a 6.9-inch screen. Both are expected to use OLED panels with a 120Hz refresh rate. One of the reported design changes is a smaller Dynamic Island. Some reports also claim Apple could move towards under-display Face ID, although this remains unconfirmed. Another leak suggests the iPhone 18 Pro could come in sky blue, pure black and burgundy colours. Apple has not confirmed these options.
The iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to continue with a triple-camera setup. Reports point to three 48MP rear cameras, while the front camera could receive an upgrade to 24MP. The biggest camera change could be a variable-aperture main camera. This would allow the lens to control how much light enters the camera, potentially giving users more control over photography in different lighting conditions. Some reports suggest this feature could be limited to the Pro Max.
The iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to use Apple's A20 Pro chip, reportedly based on a 2nm manufacturing process. Leaks also point to up to 12GB of RAM and Apple's C2 modem. The new chip is also expected to bring improvements in performance and power efficiency. Another recent report claims the iPhone 18 Pro could see an 18% graphics performance increase, although that information has not been officially confirmed.
The other major announcement could be Apple's first foldable iPhone. Reports variously call it the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra, so the final name remains unknown. Leaks suggest the device could use a book-style folding design with a screen of around 7.8 inches when opened and a smaller cover display of around 5.5 inches. It could also be around 4.5mm thick when unfolded. The foldable iPhone is expected to use two 48MP rear cameras and could have two front-facing cameras. Reports also suggest Apple may use Touch ID instead of Face ID on the foldable model.
The September 9 event is expected to focus on the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple's first foldable iPhone. Apple is also expected to announce new Apple Watch and AirPods models at the event. For now, the September 9 event is the only confirmed part of the story. The iPhone 18 Pro specifications, India prices and foldable iPhone details remain based on leaks and reports until Apple officially announces the products.
