Don't overpay! These iPhone 18 Pro preorder deals can get you Apple's flagship for free

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Preorder deals for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are now available from major carriers to offset the $100 price increase over previous models. Carriers like T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T are offering significant discounts or free devices when customers switch plans or trade in eligible devices. The new flagship phones, featuring the A20 Pro chipset and improved cameras, are scheduled to hit stores on September 18, 2026.

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▪The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 and the Pro Max at $1,299, marking a $100 price hike from their predecessors.
▪T-Mobile offers the iPhone 18 Pro for free when customers bring their number or trade in a device and sign up for the Experience Beyond plan.
▪Verizon provides up to $1,200 off the new iPhones for customers who open a new line and trade in an old phone.
▪The iPhone 18 Pro features a 6.3-inch OLED display, A20 Pro chipset, and a triple 48MP camera system with 4x zoom.
▪The new iPhone 18 Pro models are set to arrive in stores on September 18, 2026.

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Phones iPhones Don't overpay! These iPhone 18 Pro preorder deals can get you Apple's flagship for free Deals By Louis Ramirez Published 12 September 2026 Don't pay full price for Apple's new iPhones When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide/Apple) Jump To: Quick Links iPhone 18 Pro iPhone 18 Pro Max Shop more deals Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The first iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max preorder deals are now live. Available from $1,199 and $1,299 respectively, Apple's new iPhones are $100 pricier than their predecessors.

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