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Apple iPhone 18 Pro series goes on sale in China starting at RMB 9,999
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According to a report from East Money citing Cailian Press, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series officially went on sale on September 18 in mainland China. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at RMB 9,999 for the 256GB model, with a 512GB version at RMB 11,999, a 1TB version at RMB 15,499, and a 2TB version at RMB 20,499. The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at RMB 10,999 for the 256GB model, with higher storage options priced accordingly. Compared to the previous generation, the 256GB and 512GB models have increased by RMB 1,000, while the 1TB version has risen by RMB 2,500, marking the largest price hike among Pro models to date. Separately, on September 14, an e-commerce platform listed the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro at RMB 9,099, a direct reduction of RMB 900 from Apple's official price. Customer service representatives on the platform cautioned that product procurement prices fluctuate in real time and no price protection or refunds are offered after orders are placed.
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On September 18, Apple announced the following prices for each version of its latest flagship models:
iPhone 18 Pro
| Storage Capacity | Price (RMB) | Monthly Installment (24 months) | Price Increase vs. 256GB Model | |------------------|-------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------| | 256GB | 9,999 | RMB 417/month | — | | 512GB | 11,999 | — | RMB 2,000 | | 1TB | 15,499 | — | RMB 5,500 | | 2TB | 20,499 | — | RMB 10,500 |
iPhone 18 Pro Max
| Storage Capacity | Price (RMB) | Monthly Installment (24 months) | Price Increase vs. 256GB Model | |------------------|-------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------| | 256GB | 10,999 | RMB 459/month | — | | 512GB | 12,999 | — | RMB 2,000 | | 1TB | 16,499 | — | RMB 5,500 | | 2TB | 21,499 | — | RMB 10,500 |
Year-over-Year Price Comparison
Compared to the previous generation:
- 256GB and 512GB models: Increased by RMB 1,000 each
- 1TB model: Increased by RMB 2,500
This marks the most significant price hike among all Pro models to date.
E-Commerce Discount
On September 14, an e-commerce platform listed the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro at RMB 9,099 — a direct reduction of RMB 900 from Apple's official website price of RMB 9,999.
Customer service representatives on the platform cautioned:
"Product procurement prices fluctuate in real time according to market conditions, so we do not offer price protection. Prices are based on the discounted rate applicable at the time of ordering, and no refunds or adjustments will be made after orders are placed."
(Source: Cailian Press)
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