Apple has expanded its 2026 lineup with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5, bringing major upgrades across performance, cameras, health tracking, battery life and AI-powered features.

Apple has unveiled a new generation of products spanning smartphones, smartwatches and wireless audio. The iPhone 18 Pro series, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 bring upgrades designed around performance, artificial intelligence, health, photography and everyday connectivity.
The latest lineup continues Apple's strategy of making its devices work more closely together, with features such as Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, health insights, Live Translation and personalised experiences appearing across multiple products.

Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable iPhone. The device combines a compact 5.4-inch outer display with a much larger 7.6-inch folding display, giving users a tablet-like canvas while still fitting into a pocket when closed. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
The iPhone Duo is powered by Apple's A20 Pro chip, the same processor used in the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. It features a custom thermal system with a vapour chamber and dual-battery architecture designed to maintain performance during demanding tasks such as gaming, multitasking and on-device AI. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
The 7.6-inch inner Super Retina XDR display is Apple's largest iPhone display yet, while the 5.4-inch outer display provides a familiar smartphone experience when the device is folded. Both displays support ProMotion and Always-On functionality.
The foldable design also introduces different ways to use the device, including book, tent and laptop-style modes, making it useful for watching content, multitasking and hands-free use. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
The iPhone Duo features a 48MP Dual Fusion camera system, combining a 48MP Fusion Main camera with a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera.
Apple has also introduced camera features specifically designed around the foldable form factor, including:
The folding design also allows the phone to act as its own stand for hands-free photography and video recording. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
At its core, the iPhone Duo is powered by the A20 Pro chip, featuring a 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU and dual 16-core Neural Engine. Apple says its redesigned thermal architecture enables up to 35% better sustained performance than iPhone 17 Pro. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
The device also supports Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, with iOS 27 redesigned to take advantage of the foldable display and different ways of interacting with the phone.
The iPhone Duo uses a dual-battery architecture, with one battery on each side of the foldable design.
According to Apple, it delivers:
| Feature | iPhone Duo |
|---|---|
| Inner display | 7.6-inch |
| Outer display | 5.4-inch |
| Chip | A20 Pro |
| Main camera | 48MP Fusion |
| Ultra Wide | 48MP Fusion |
| Inner-display video playback | Up to 31 hours |
| Outer-display video playback | Up to 44 hours |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| Colours | Star White, Night Sky |
| Starting price in India | ₹2,99,900 |
The iPhone Duo starts at ₹2,99,900 in India for the 256GB model, with storage options extending up to 2TB. It is available in Star White and Night Sky. Pre-orders begin on October 16, with availability starting October 23, 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Apple's first foldable iPhone represents one of the company's biggest design changes in years, combining the portability of an iPhone with the larger workspace of a foldable display.
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max sit at the top of Apple's smartphone lineup, combining a new-generation processor with a redesigned professional camera system and improved battery performance.
The iPhone 18 Pro features a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display, while the Pro Max comes with a larger 6.9-inch display. Both support ProMotion with refresh rates up to 120Hz, Always-On display and high outdoor brightness.

Both models are powered by Apple's A20 Pro chip, designed to handle demanding workloads including gaming, photography, video processing and AI features.
The chip includes a multi-core CPU, GPU with Neural Accelerators and a Neural Engine, providing the processing power required for Apple's latest intelligent features.
Photography remains one of the biggest highlights of the Pro models.
The iPhone 18 Pro series features a 48MP Pro Fusion camera system, including:
The variable-aperture Main camera gives photographers greater control over exposure and depth of field, making the system more flexible for different lighting conditions.
For creators, the phones also support advanced video recording capabilities, including 4K Dolby Vision recording at up to 120fps, ProRes and Apple Log 2.
Battery life has also received an upgrade.
The iPhone 18 Pro offers up to 34 hours of video playback, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max can deliver up to 43 hours.
The Pro Max therefore becomes the choice for users who prioritise maximum screen time and battery endurance.
| Model | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| iPhone 18 Pro | ₹1,64,900 |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | ₹1,79,900 |
Storage options extend up to 2TB, while the lineup is available in colours including Black, Silver, Glacier and Burgundy.
The Apple Watch Series 12 focuses heavily on health, fitness and personalised insights while maintaining Apple's familiar smartwatch experience.
The new generation introduces an upgraded Health Sensing System, allowing the watch to collect more detailed information about the user's heart rate, activity, sleep and overall wellness.

Apple Watch Series 12 includes features such as:
One of the notable improvements is more frequent background heart-rate monitoring, providing additional data for health and fitness insights.
The Series 12 is available in 42mm and 46mm sizes, with different case materials and finishes.
It features an Always-On Retina OLED display with high brightness, making the screen easier to read outdoors.
The smartwatch is powered by Apple's S11 chip with a Neural Engine.
AI-powered features and Siri improvements make the watch more useful for everyday tasks, while features such as Sound Recognition and other intelligent experiences expand its capabilities beyond fitness.
Apple Watch Series 12 offers:
The watch starts at ₹56,900 in India.
Designed for athletes, adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 is Apple's more rugged smartwatch offering.
It features a 49mm titanium case, sapphire crystal display and enhanced durability for demanding environments.
The Ultra 4 offers:
The watch is designed to handle activities ranging from everyday workouts to demanding outdoor adventures.
Battery endurance is one of the biggest differences between Ultra 4 and the standard Apple Watch.
Apple claims:
This makes Ultra 4 particularly suitable for long hikes, endurance training, camping and multi-day outdoor activities.
Ultra 4 includes the advanced health capabilities available on Apple's latest Watch generation, including ECG, Blood Oxygen, sleep tracking, heart-rate monitoring, HRV and readiness insights.
It also supports automatic recognition of transitions between swimming, cycling and running, making it particularly useful for triathlon training.
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at ₹1,09,900 in India.
Apple has also introduced AirPods 5, bringing improvements to sound quality, noise cancellation and intelligent audio features.
One of the biggest additions is Active Noise Cancellation, bringing noise reduction capabilities to Apple's open-ear AirPods design.

AirPods 5 feature:
The earbuds are designed to automatically adapt the audio experience to the surrounding environment.
AirPods 5 are powered by Apple's H2 chip, which enables several advanced audio and intelligent features.
The earbuds also support features such as Siri AI and Live Translation, allowing users to interact with Apple's AI ecosystem directly through their AirPods when paired with compatible devices.
The AirPods 5 provide up to 4 hours of listening with Active Noise Cancellation, while the charging case extends total listening time.
The Wireless Charging Case variant adds additional charging flexibility through compatible wireless charging options.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| AirPods 5 | ₹14,900 |
| AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case | ₹17,900 |