Apple iPhone 18 Pro hits stores: Mumbai’s BKC outlet flooded with buyers on Day 1; watch customer reactions

Long queues were seen outside Apple stores on Friday across India as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max went on sale with customers arriving hours before opening time to buy the latest modelsIn Mumbai a large number of customers gathered at the Apple Store in BKC with buyers turning up early for the firstday sale of the new iPhonesFirst buyers experienceMumbai Maharashtra The first sale of Applersquos iPhone 18 series began in India and other major markets on September 18 2026 A large number of customers visited the Apple Store in Mumbairsquos BKC area pictwittercomMl6FHqrnnImdash IANS ians_india September 18 2026A customer who travelled from Surat to Mumbai to buy the newly launched iPhone 18 series said I came all the way from Surat and bought both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max The journey took around five to six hours After reaching Mumbai I waited for another six hours and spent nearly two and a half hours in the queue before finally getting the phones in my handsI have been emotionally connected with the iPhone for a long time For iPhone users getting the new phone on the first day matters whether or not there are major changes in the device When launch day comes I feel I have to buy it on the first day he addedThe iPhone is different Once you get used to its interface you become very comfortable with it It is so easy to use that you do not feel like switching to another device You can use Google or Samsung but once you have an iPhone in your hands you do not feel the need for anything elseI am very happy absolutely happy and 100 per cent satisfied I have been waiting since 10 pmMumbai Maharashtra A customer who bought the newly launched iPhone 18 series says I have come all the way from Surat I bought both the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max My travel took around five to six hours After reaching here I waited for another six hours and spent aroundhellip pictwittercom7FLYkXhGjdmdash IANS ians_india September 18 2026Booked two iPhones for two different coloursAnother customer waiting at the BKC Apple Store to buy the newly launched iPhone 18 Pro Max said I have booked two units I wanted to buy the phone because I noticed several new updates and features this time I particularly liked two colours mdash Cherry and GlacierGlacier is my favourite because I am a BGMI lover You may know what the Glacier colour looks like Since I like it so much I am buying one phone for myself and another for my sisterMumbai Maharashtra A customer who bought the newly launched iPhone 18 series says I am standing here at BKC because I want to buy the iPhone 18 Pro Max I have booked two units I want to buy the phone because I saw some new updates and features this time I particularlyhellip pictwittercom8ki8Jgn8cKmdash IANS ians_india September 18 2026Apple has rolled out its 2026 fall lineup which includes the iPhone 18 Pro series AirPods 5 Apple Watch Series 12 Apple Watch Ultra 4 and its first foldable iPhone the iPhone DuoCustomer travels from Gujarat buys iPhone 18 Pro after Lalbaugcha Raja darshanA customer who travelled from Gujarat to Mumbai to buy the newly launched iPhone 18 Pro said I came from Gujarat First I went to Lalbaugcha Raja for darshan After that I finished everything there and reached the Apple Store at around 6 amI have booked the iPhone 18 Pro which costs around Rs 164 lakh In terms of features it has a new camera shutter a smaller Dynamic Island and the new A20 processor There is also a new Cherry Red colourMumbai Maharashtra A customer who bought the newly launched iPhone 18 series says I came from Gujarat First I went to Lalbaugcha Raja for darshan After that I finished everything there and arrived here at around 6 am I have booked the iPhone 18 Pro It costs around Rshellip pictwittercom9308SgUt4Omdash IANS ians_india September 18 2026iPhone 18 Pro Pro Max get new finishesThe iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are available in black silver glacier and a new burgundy finishBoth models feature a 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture and new Pro camera controls They are powered by Applersquos A20 Pro chip and feature a new vapour chamber designed to improve performance AI capabilities and battery lifeApple says the iPhone 18 Pro Max offers the longest battery life on a Pro model In India preorders for both models began on September 12 with sales starting on September 18iPhone 18 Pro Pro Max prices in IndiaThe iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 164900 for the 256GB variant The 512GB 1TB and 2TB variants are priced at Rs 189900 Rs 239900 and Rs 314900 respectivelyThe iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at Rs 179900 for the 256GB variant The 512GB 1TB and 2TB models are priced at Rs 204900 Rs 254900 and Rs 329900 respectivelyAirPods 5 get active noise cancellationApple has also launched AirPods 5 with Active Noise Cancellation in an openear design According to the company the new earbuds can remove up to 50 per cent more outside noise than AirPods 4 with ANCThe AirPods 5 also feature a new acoustic design Adaptive EQ handsfree Siri AI Live Translation and Siri Interactions through head movementsThe Wireless Charging Case version offers up to five hours of listening time with ANC and includes volume controls on the stem In India preorders began on September 9 with availability starting on September 18Apple Watch Series 12 Ultra 4 launchedThe new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 feature the Health Sensing System and S11 chip Both watches offer heartrate sensing more frequent heartrate and HRV readings and a new readiness scoreThe Apple Watch Series 12 offers up to 24 hours of battery life while the Apple Watch Ultra 4 offers up to 50 hours The Ultra 4 can also track outdoor workouts for up to 45 hoursPreorders for both models began in India on September 9 with availability starting on September 18iPhone Duo is Applersquos first foldable iPhoneThe iPhone Duo is Applersquos first foldable iPhone and comes with a 76inch inner Super Retina XDR display and a 54inch outer displayWhen unfolded the iPhone Duo is the thinnest iPhone according to Apple It is powered by the A20 Pro chip and features an advanced camera system allday battery life and new multitasking capabilitiesThe foldable phone will also support dualdisplay experiences through iOS 27 Apple Intelligence and Siri AI