Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro launch in India is generating significant anticipation ahead of the Apple event. Early leaks suggest major changes to design, camera performance, and processing power. If confirmed, these updates could make the iPhone 18 Pro one of Apple’s most substantial upgrades in recent years.  

Cleaner And Modern Design 

A major anticipated change for the iPhone 18 Pro is its front design. Apple may reduce the size of the Dynamic Island or introduce a smaller camera cutout, supplying users with more screen space and a cleaner viewing experience.  

Reports indicate Apple may shift Face ID sensors under the display over time, resulting in a smoother front appearance. On the back, Apple could simplify the look by removing the two-tone finish and adopting a more uniform design, including new color options.  

Focus on Camera 

The iPhone Pro line is known for outstanding imaging, and the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to take it further. Leaks report that Apple may add a variable-aperture camera for automatic adaptation to different lighting conditions. This function could boost low-light photography and overall image clarity.  

Additionally, Apple may include new camera sensors designed to capture greater detail and improve color accuracy. These improvements could appeal to photo enthusiasts, content creators, and mobile filmmakers.  

iPhone 18 Pro Camera Details 

The iPhone 18 Pro introduces significant advancements in photography. Apple is expected to replace the previous triple-camera system with a more advanced configuration.  

• Turning first to the primary camera, the iPhone 18 Pro features a new 50MP main sensor with a variable aperture ranging from f/1.4 to f/2.4, delivering professional-quality bokeh and enhanced low-light performance.  

• Additionally, the ultra-wide camera now features an upgraded 48MP lens to enhance macro photography.  

• To offer greater versatility, the telephoto system features a 12MP periscope lens supporting 10x optical zoom and up to 100x digital space zoom, enhanced by AI.  

• Beyond still photography, video capabilities have also advanced: The iPhone 18 Pro now supports 8K ProRes video recording at 60 fps, along with the new Spatial Video 2.0 feature for Apple Vision Pro compatibility.  

Faster Performance 

The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature the new A20 Pro chipset, which is anticipated to deliver faster performance, improved efficiency, and enhanced support for advanced AI features. Users can expect smoother performance in daily tasks, gaming, and multitasking.  

Apple may also add an upgraded modem to improve network performance, potentially resulting in better call quality, faster mobile data speeds, and optimized battery life.  

iPhone 18 Pro Performance and Core Specifications 

The iPhone 18 Pro is likely the first device to adopt a 2nm chip, enabling marked improvements in speed and efficiency.  

• Processor: A20 Bionic Chip with Neural Engine Max, which enables advanced AI features such as creating content or images from text prompts.  

• The display is a 6.3-inch ProMotion XDR OLED with high refresh rate and enhanced color/brightness, with under-display Face ID and Face Recognition beneath the screen, and a continuous notch-free viewing experience.  

• The battery is larger and high-density, supporting 45W wired and 25W MagSafe charging.  

• Internal storage options include:  

• 256 GB  

• 512 GB  

• 1TB  

• 2TB  

• The build features a Grade 5 titanium frame with a new mirror finish option.  

Global Launch Window 

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro globally in the second week of September 2026, with the India launch also scheduled for September.  

Apple typically launches its flagship phones in September, and the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to follow this schedule. It will likely debut with the Pro Max model, while standard models may be released later. India’s availability timeline will likely follow a similar schedule.  

The iPhone Pro is expected to offer significant upgrades, including a refined design, advanced cameras, and a high-performance processor. Recent leaks indicate that the iPhone 18 Pro India price for the 256 GB variant may start at approximately ₹139,900  

The expected India pricing tiers are as follows:  

Variant	Anticipated India Price
iPhone 18 Pro (256GB)	₹ 139,900
iPhone 18 Pro (512 GB)	₹ 159,900
iPhone 18 Pro (1TB)	₹ 179,900
iPhone 18 Pro (2TB)	₹ 199,900

Supply chain developments indicate that the next generation of iPhones may not maintain Apple’s typical uniform pricing throughout storage tiers. This change is mainly driven by rising memory-related costs, rather than a shift in the general pricing strategy.  

@yeux1122’s blog suggests high-capacity iPhone 18 models may increase in price, while low-capacity versions might keep existing prices. The reasons for this are outlined below.  

Low-capacity versions likely refer to entry-level models like the baseline iPhone 18, which could come with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Meanwhile, iPhone 18 Pro models are higher-end variants, expected to feature at least 12GB RAM and may cost more than the iPhone 17 Pro.  

Rising DRAM prices also push up NAND flash costs, as both share production resources. So high-capacity models may mean 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB variants.  

To summarize the ongoing memory crisis, the spike in prices for memory components used in smartphones is substantial enough to impact Apple’s pricing. Among all models, the iPhone Pro variants with higher RAM and storage are most likely to see a price increase at launch.  

Apple could raise prices for other reasons, too:  

• A new NM processor  

• A variable-aperture main camera for better low-light photos  

• Pro models with larger batteries  

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro+ this year, when memory chip prices remain high. The baseline iPhone 18 is anticipated to debut next year when memory prices may stabilize.  

Rising production costs for 2nm chips and advances in camera technology are likely to lead to a slight price increase. However, the expansion of the Make in India initiatives may help Apple stabilize prices in India by offsetting these higher costs.  

As can be seen, Apple is introducing 4 storage variants in India and international markets. Some variances can be observed when comparing past iPhone pricing trends to the current price.