Apple has unveiled its new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, alongside its first foldable iPhone Duo, giving smartphone enthusiasts another set of premium devices to consider.
For Nigerian buyers, however, the major question is how much the new iPhones will cost locally and when they can be ordered.
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, which is about ₦1.6 million using an indicative exchange rate of ₦1,350 to the dollar. The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299, while the 256GB iPhone Duo comes with a starting price of $1,999.
Those are Apple’s US prices, meaning Nigerian buyers are likely to pay more after shipping, customs, exchange rate changes and other import costs are taken into account.
One Nigerian retailer, TCStore, has already started listing the new models for pre order. The 256GB iPhone 18 Pro is priced at ₦2.5 million, while the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at ₦2.9 million.
The retailer also lists the 512GB iPhone 18 Pro Max at ₦3.4 million. Customers looking to secure an allocation can reportedly pay a 50 per cent deposit, amounting to ₦1.25 million for the 256GB Pro and ₦1.45 million for the 256GB Pro Max.
These prices are retailer pre order figures and should not be mistaken for official Apple Nigeria prices. The final amount could change depending on the exchange rate, shipping expenses, customs charges, storage option and other costs involved in bringing the phones into Nigeria.
Apple says pre orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will open at 5 a.m. Pacific Time on September 12, with the devices going on sale from September 18.
Nigeria is not included among Apple’s first wave markets for the September 12 pre order. This means Nigerians hoping to get the phones immediately may have to order from an overseas Apple Store and arrange delivery into the country, or use a local retailer offering early allocations.
Apple’s Nigeria website directs customers to authorised resellers rather than an Apple operated online store in the country.
For Nigerians interested in securing one of the new models, using a local retailer is likely to be the simpler option because the seller can handle the international purchase, shipping and delivery process. Buyers should still confirm the exact model, storage capacity, SIM configuration, expected delivery date, refund terms and whether customs charges are included before paying any deposit.
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max feature Apple’s new A20 Pro chip, an upgraded 48MP camera system with variable aperture and improved battery performance. Apple says the Pro Max can provide up to 45 hours of video playback.
The foldable iPhone Duo is arguably the biggest highlight of the launch. It opens into a 7.6 inch display and has a 5.4 inch outer screen when closed. It also runs on the A20 Pro chip and starts at $1,999 for the 256GB version.
Pre orders for the iPhone Duo are scheduled to begin on October 16, with sales expected to start on October 23 in the first wave of markets.
For Nigerian buyers, the actual cost of owning these devices will ultimately depend on local retailer pricing and import expenses, making the listed ₦2.5 million starting price for the iPhone 18 Pro an important early indication of what the new flagship could cost in the country.
