India, Sept. 14 -- The iPhone 18 Pro is now available for preorder in India, and buyers have a decision to make because there are already established Android flagships in the market. The base 256GB iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs.1,64,900, while Samsung currently lists the 12GB/256GB Galaxy S26 Ultra at Rs.1,30,999.

This makes the price difference between the two devices Rs.33,901. When the main components and features are compared, it becomes easier to decide whether Apple's new flagship is worth the extra investment.

Samsung's Rs.1,30,999 selling price includes a Rs.9,000 direct discount on its Rs.1,39,999 MRP. The comparison does not include bank cashback, exchange bonuses or trade-in values for either phone.

The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-...