Apple iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Fold launch on September 9: Expected India price, display, camera features and more

Apple will hold its next iPhone event on September 9 at 10:30 PM IST, with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max expected to headline the announcement alongside the company’s first foldable iPhone, variously referred to in reports as the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra. The event, billed internally as "Surprise and shine," will be the first major iPhone launch under new Apple CEO John Ternus. Prices in India are unconfirmed, but leaks put the iPhone 18 Pro at roughly ₹1.34 lakh, the iPhone 18 Pro Max between ₹1.55 lakh and ₹1.70 lakh, and the foldable device in the $2,000–$2,500 range.

"Surprise and shine," the event tagline, marks a new chapter for Apple product launches and for the company’s leadership: it will be the first major iPhone launch under new Apple CEO John Ternus.

Early reports and leaks sketch out several hardware and design changes for the Pro models. The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to retain a roughly 6.3-inch display while the Pro Max could feature a 6.9-inch screen; both are widely reported to use OLED panels with a 120Hz refresh rate. Design whispers include a smaller Dynamic Island and possible movement toward under‑display Face ID, though the latter remains unconfirmed. Colour options floated in leaks include sky blue, pure black and burgundy.

Camera upgrades are among the most notable potential changes. Spec sheets circulating in the media point to a triple 48MP rear camera array on the Pro models and an upgraded 24MP front camera. One of the most-discussed enhancements is a variable-aperture main camera that could allow the lens to change how much light it admits — a feature some reports say may be exclusive to the Pro Max. Leaks also indicate the foldable iPhone could include two 48MP rear cameras and two front-facing cameras.

• Expected launch date and time: September 9, 10:30 PM IST
• Reported India price: iPhone 18 Pro ~₹1.34 lakh; iPhone 18 Pro Max ~₹1.55–1.70 lakh
• Foldable price estimate: $2,000–$2,500 (likely above ₹1.5 lakh in India)
• Displays: Pro 6.3-inch, Pro Max 6.9-inch, both OLED, 120Hz
• Camera: Triple 48MP rear on Pro models; 24MP front camera; variable aperture possibly on Pro Max
• Foldable design: Book-style, ~7.8-inch inner screen, ~5.5-inch cover display, ~4.5mm unfolded thickness
• Chip and performance: A20 Pro chip (reported 2nm process), up to 12GB RAM, C2 modem; leaks claim ~18% graphics gain

The iPhone Fold is expected to follow a book-style foldable format with an inner display around 7.8 inches and a cover display near 5.5 inches; when unfolded it could measure approximately 4.5mm thick. Some reports suggest the foldable model might rely on Touch ID rather than Face ID. Internals for the Pro series are said to include an A20 Pro chip purportedly built on a 2nm process, Apple’s C2 modem and up to 12GB of RAM, with one leak putting graphics improvements at roughly 18%.

Apple is also anticipated to refresh Apple Watch and AirPods models at the September 9 event, though details remain scarce. Until Apple confirms official specifications and pricing, all model names, features and India price estimates should be treated as provisional. The company’s September event will provide definitive answers on naming, specs and India pricing for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and its first foldable iPhone.