iPhone 17, Air Prices Hiked in India After iPhone 18 Launch

Apple has raised the prices of several existing iPhone models in India after unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and its first foldable iPhone Duo. The iPhone 17 now starts at ₹99,900, while the iPhone Air begins at ₹1,49,900.

Apple has made a significant change to its iPhone pricing strategy in India following the launch of its new premium models. Instead of reducing the prices of last-generation devices, the company has increased the prices of several iPhones still available in the market.

The iPhone 17, which originally launched in India at ₹82,900, now starts at ₹99,900 for the 256GB model. That represents a ₹17,000 increase, or roughly 20.5 percent. The price revision comes shortly after Apple introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. 

The iPhone Air has also become considerably more expensive. Its 256GB variant, earlier priced at ₹1,19,900, now starts at ₹1,49,900, a ₹30,000 increase. Apple continues to offer the Air in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB storage options. 

iPhone 17 Price Jumps to ₹99,900

The iPhone 17 was introduced in September 2025 with a starting price of ₹82,900 for 256GB storage. Apple has now revised the starting price to ₹99,900.

The 512GB version is listed at ₹1,19,900, according to Apple's current India store.

The price increase is particularly notable because Apple traditionally reduces the price of older-generation iPhones after introducing a new flagship generation. This time, however, the company has taken a different approach. 

iPhone Air Gets ₹30,000 More Expensive

Apple's ultra-thin iPhone Air has seen an even larger increase in absolute terms.

The 256GB model now costs ₹1,49,900, compared with its earlier starting price of ₹1,19,900. The 512GB model is priced at ₹1,69,900, while the 1TB variant costs ₹1,89,900.

The iPhone Air features a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, Always-On functionality and Dynamic Island. Apple positions it as its thinnest iPhone, combining a slim design with Pro-level performance. 

iPhone 18 Pro Replaces the Previous Pro Models

Apple's latest premium smartphones are the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The two models were unveiled on September 9 and are powered by the new A20 Pro chip.

In India, the iPhone 18 Pro starts at ₹1,64,900, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at ₹1,79,900. Pre-orders begin September 12, with sales starting September 18. 

The new Pro models introduce a 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, giving users greater control over depth of field, lighting and photography settings.

Apple has also introduced new Pro camera controls, including manual adjustment of aperture, shutter speed and white balance, along with a histogram for exposure monitoring.

First Foldable iPhone Arrives

The biggest change to Apple's iPhone portfolio is the introduction of the iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable smartphone.

The device opens into a 7.6-inch inner display and has a 5.4-inch outer display when folded. Apple says it is the thinnest iPhone when opened and uses a titanium construction with a precision hinge.

The iPhone Duo is powered by the A20 Pro chip and features a dual-battery design, advanced thermal management and a 48MP Fusion camera system.

In India, the foldable iPhone starts at ₹2,99,900. Pre-orders begin October 16, with availability from October 23. 

Apple Has Not Announced the Base iPhone 18

One of the unusual aspects of this year's launch is that Apple did not introduce a standard iPhone 18 model alongside the Pro series.

The September event focused on the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Duo, leaving the regular iPhone segment without a new iPhone 18 model for now.

As a result, the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air remain important options for customers looking for a non-Pro iPhone from Apple's current lineup. Apple's India store currently lists the iPhone 17, iPhone 17e, iPhone Air, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Duo. 

What the Price Hike Means for Indian Buyers

The revised pricing changes the value equation for buyers preparing for the festive shopping season.

Customers who expected last-generation iPhones to become cheaper after the latest launch may instead face higher prices. The iPhone 17's increase from ₹82,900 to ₹99,900 is particularly significant, while the iPhone Air has moved up by ₹30,000 at the entry level.

Apple's new lineup therefore spans a much wider premium range, from the ₹79,900 iPhone 17e to the ₹2,99,900 iPhone Duo. 

For consumers, the decision is no longer simply about choosing between the latest and previous generation. With the new pricing structure, buyers will also have to weigh the features of the iPhone 17 and Air against the substantially more expensive iPhone 18 Pro series and the first-generation foldable iPhone Duo.