Apple Unveils First-Ever Foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro Series: How Much Will it Cost You?
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Tech giant Apple officially unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, during its fall "Surprise and Shine" event on Wednesday. A major launch also included tech giant’s first-ever foldable phone, iPhone Duo.
The foldable device features a 7.6-inch Super Retina display when unfolded and is billed as the company’s thinnest iPhone yet. It comes with 48MP and 12MP cameras, A20 Pro and C2 chips, a redesigned user interface and support for Apple Pencil.
The latest iterations feature major performance and hardware upgrades, led by a variable-aperture main camera, an all-new A20 Pro chip, extended battery endurance, and enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities.
While maintaining a design structure largely similar to the previous generation, Apple introduced a new burgundy colour option to the lineup, replacing the orange finish offered in the prior generation.
Variable-Aperture Camera System And Smaller Dynamic Island
The marquee feature of the iPhone 18 Pro series is an upgraded 48-megapixel main camera equipped with a mechanical variable aperture built using six thin blades. To complement the hardware, Apple updated the Camera app with dedicated professional controls, allowing creators manual flexibility over white balance, shutter speed, aperture settings, and live histogram readouts.
On the video front, both Pro models support 4K recording in Dolby HDR Vision. Editors will also gain the ability to apply cinematic effects to recorded footage after shooting during post-production.
Design tweaks extend to the front display, which now sports a noticeably smaller Dynamic Island. The refined cutout can present up to three Live Activities simultaneously, allowing users to track multiple live notifications without switching screens.
Next-Gen A20 Pro Silicon And Massive Battery Boost
Under the hood, the flagship devices are driven by Apple’s next-generation A20 Pro chip. Thermal performance is supported by a redesigned vapor chamber engineered to maintain sustained speeds during heavy workloads.
Battery architecture has also undergone a complete overhaul. Apple claims the engineering changes yield dramatic improvements in endurance, with the iPhone 18 Pro offering up to 36 hours of video playback, while the larger iPhone 18 Pro Max delivers up to 45 hours on a single charge.
On-Screen Siri AI And Dual-eSIM Handoff
Artificial intelligence featured heavily during the presentation, highlighted by an upgraded Siri AI equipped with contextual on-screen intelligence. The assistant can now parse, understand, and act upon information rendered directly on the user's display in real time.
Powering the software experience is iOS 27, which debuts a brand-new iPhone handoff feature. The capability enables users to link two separate iPhones to a single eSIM profile and seamlessly switch connectivity between devices.
Global Pricing And Pre-Order Availability
Pre-orders for the flagship smartphones will open on Saturday, September 12, with official retail sales commencing on September 18.
- iPhone 18 Pro: Starts at $1,199
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Starts at $1,299
The starting figures reflect a $100 price increase across both base configurations compared to the previous generation's pricing.
How Much will iPhone 18 & iPhone Duo Cost in India?
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, reportedly named iPhone Duo, is expected to launch in India with a starting price of ₹2,99,900 for the 256GB model, while the 2TB variant could cost ₹4,49,900. The iPhone 18 Pro may start at ₹1,64,900, and the Pro Max at ₹1,79,900. Both Pro models are expected to offer four storage options.
