A man from Punjab became the first to purchase the iPhone 18 Pro Max in India after queuing since 6 AM at an Apple store in Noida, according to reports from NDTV. The iPhone 18, 18 Pro, and Pro Max models debuted on the Indian market on Friday, September 18, with sales underway at Apple stores across Delhi-NCR. The man, dressed in a white shirt and green turban, stated he came from Delhi's neighboring Punjab and that this was his first booking. 'I am the first one to get the iPhone,' he said, adding, 'I came especially to get these devices.'

Apple opened sales of its latest offering with customers arriving in good numbers at its DLF Mall store. In a video shared by ANI, store staff clapped and cheered for customers waiting outside the glass door. The countdown to one began before the security guard opened the door, and store employees welcomed the first buyers of the day, shaking hands and instructing them to move and pick their devices. The enthusiasm for the new devices was no different in other cities, including Bengaluru and Mumbai, where a video posted to X at 6:30 AM on Friday showed a long queue of buyers outside one of Apple's stores in the city.

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900 for the 256GB variant, with the 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB versions available at Rs 1,89,900, Rs 2,39,900, and Rs 3,14,900, respectively. The 18 Pro Max starts at Rs 1,79,900 for 256GB, while the 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB models are priced at Rs 2,04,900, Rs 2,54,900, and Rs 3,29,900, respectively. The reports do not include any official response from Apple or the man's family or colleagues, though the man's statement was widely shared on social media.

The event highlights the continued demand for Apple products in India, with customers willing to wait for hours to be among the first to own the latest models. However, the reports do not clarify whether the man's claim of being the first to purchase the iPhone 18 Pro Max is verified by Apple or if there are any other claims of similar precedence. The absence of a formal response from Apple or the man's side leaves the claim open to interpretation. The situation also raises questions about the accessibility of the latest technology to consumers in different regions of the country.

The reports do not provide any additional details about the man's background, his reasons for purchasing the devices, or his plans for using them. There is also no information on how Apple is managing the demand for the new models or whether there are any plans for future releases. The lack of further details means that the story remains focused on the event itself, with no broader implications or follow-up actions outlined in the available sources.