Apple has opened pre-orders for its latest flagship smartphones in China, including the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The foldable iPhone Duo has seen significant demand, with over 1.54 million pre-orders recorded on the JD.com platform alone.
The iPhone Duo is positioned as the most expensive device in its category, starting at ¥16,000 ($2,380). For comparison, the Huawei Pura X Max and the base version of the Xiaomi 18 Fold are priced starting at ¥11,000 ($1,640).
Pricing for the iPhone 18 Pro ranges from ¥10,000 ($1,490) for the 256 GB model to ¥20,500 ($3,050) for the 2 TB version. The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at ¥11,000 ($1,635) for 256 GB, reaching ¥21,500 ($3,200) for the 2 TB configuration.
The new flagships are powered by the 2nm Apple A20 Pro chip and feature a tripled vapor chamber size alongside three 48-megapixel cameras. The iPhone 18 Pro offers up to 34 hours of video playback, while the Pro Max model extends this to 43 hours.
The devices feature Super Retina XDR displays measuring 6.3 inches for the Pro and 6.9 inches for the Pro Max, protected by a new generation of Ceramic Shield. Apple has also integrated its own wireless components, including the N1 Wi-Fi 7/Bluetooth 6 module and the C2 cellular modem.
