Global Pricing Breakdown

Where Is Each iPhone Cheapest & Most Expensive?

Comparing official launch pricing for the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and Duo across key global markets.

Cheapest Official Market

By Model
iPhone 18 Pro · 256GB
✓ Cheapest
🇺🇸
United States
$1,199
≈ ₹1.14 lakh
Before US sales tax, which varies by state.
iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB
✓ Cheapest
🇺🇸
United States
$1,299
≈ ₹1.23 lakh
Before US sales tax, which varies by state.
iPhone Duo · 256GB
✓ Cheapest
🇺🇸
United States
$1,999
Starting price
A global pricing comparison also identifies the US as the cheapest official starting-price market for the Duo.

Most Expensive Markets

Where Prices Peak

Among the major markets in this comparison, India is one of the most expensive — particularly for the Pro and Pro Max tiers. The 256GB iPhone 18 Pro costs ₹1,64,900 in India versus about ₹1.14 lakh in the US, while the Pro Max costs ₹1,79,900 versus about ₹1.23 lakh in the US.

For the iPhone Duo specifically, a broader global pricing comparison puts 🇹🇷 Turkey at the top end — around $4,741 equivalent — followed by 🇧🇷 Brazil at approximately $4,316. India is listed further down at around $3,153 equivalent.

01 🇹🇷 Turkey
~$4,741
02 🇧🇷 Brazil
~$4,316
03 🇮🇳 India
~$3,153

🇮🇳 India vs Cheapest Market

Gap Comparison
Model India Cheapest Advertised Market Approx. Difference
iPhone 18 Pro ₹1,64,900 🇺🇸 US ~₹1.14 lakh* ~₹51,000
iPhone 18 Pro Max ₹1,79,900 🇺🇸 US ~₹1.23 lakh* ~₹57,000
iPhone Duo ₹2,99,900 🇺🇸 US $1,999 Significant gap