Apple has increased prices for several iPhone models in India after launching the iPhone 18 Pro series.

Apple has raised prices for several iPhone models in India after launching its new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The price changes affect the iPhone 17, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air, with major increases across the listed models.

The iPhone 17 (256GB) now costs Rs 99,900, up from Rs 82,900. The iPhone 17e has increased from Rs 64,900 to Rs 79,900, while the iPhone Air has risen from Rs 1,19,900 to Rs 1,49,900.

iPhone prices increase after new launch

The changes came within hours of Apple’s latest launch event. Older iPhone models usually become cheaper after a new generation arrives, making the price increases unusual.

Apple also raised iPhone prices in the US after the event. The reported increases there ranged from 10% to 21%.

Apple had indicated that higher memory and storage chip costs could put pressure on iPhone prices. Rising demand for these components has increased costs for consumer electronics companies.

iPhone Air gets the biggest listed hike

The iPhone Air saw the largest increase among the models listed in the information provided. Its 1TB version now costs Rs 2,24,900 in India.

The price represents a 41% increase from its earlier price. By comparison, the base iPhone 17 in the US is priced at $899 after a reported 13% increase.

The iPhone Air 1TB version costs $1,699 in the US. Its reported price increase there is 21%.

Revised iPhone prices in India

Higher component costs add pressure

The reported price increases are linked to rising demand for memory and storage chips. Demand from artificial intelligence data centres has increased competition for these components.

This competition has pushed up costs for consumer electronics companies. Apple had already made it clear that component costs could affect iPhone pricing.

India is an important market for Apple and also assembles a large share of the iPhones sold globally. The latest changes therefore mean higher prices for Indian buyers across several models.

Indian buyers react to higher prices

The price changes have drawn reactions on social media in India. Some commentators said the higher prices could make iPhones more of a luxury purchase for Indian consumers.

Others highlighted the large price gap for Apple’s foldable iPhone between India and the US. The information provided says the Indian price is $1,100 higher than the US price.

Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,000 in India. The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at Rs 1,79,900.

For buyers comparing older and newer iPhone models, the revised prices are now an important factor. Apple’s latest pricing will determine the cost of its current iPhone range in India.