iPhone 18 launches with steep pricing; iPhone 17 sees ₹17,000 price hike

Apple has launched the iPhone 18 in India with significant price increases across its lineup. The iPhone 18 Pro now starts at ₹1,64,900, marking a roughly ₹30,000 jump from the iPhone 17 Pro's original launch price.

Beyond the new model, Apple has also raised prices on the previous-generation iPhone 17, with increases of up to ₹17,000 reported. The pricing strategy reflects Apple's premium positioning in the Indian smartphone market.