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Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders are now live in India. Those who pre-order the models will receive the iPhones starting September 18. However, buyers hoping for a deal from Jio, Airtel or Vi may have to wait. None of the three telecom companies had an iPhone 18 Pro offer listed on their websites when their websites were checked on September 13.
When checked, the homepage of Reliance Jio was advertising a Rs. 3,599 annual plan, a Rs. 299 mobile plan, and JioHome offers. Similarly, Airtel's homepage was showing promotions for Wi-Fi, postpaid, prepaid, DTH, banking, and business services. When we went through Vi’s homepage, it also had nothing related to iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max.
Apple is currently offering the clearest savings through its own store. Buyers can get up to Rs. 7,000 instant cashback with eligible American Express, Axis Bank, or ICICI Bank cards. Apple is also offering up to six months of No Cost EMI. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs. 1,64,900, while the Pro Max starts at Rs. 1,79,900.
Also Read: iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max Pre-Orders Begin: Specs, Features, & Price
In India, the telecom companies are not showing any offer for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max; however, the situation is different in the US. AT&T and Verizon are already pushing trade-in deals and credits for customers buying the new iPhone.
The lack of offers does not mean Jio, Airtel, or Vi will not announce them later. They may still introduce deals before the September 18 sale. For now, Apple has the strongest offers on the table. Buyers can choose between bank cashback and No Cost EMI instead of waiting for a telecom discount.
