iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Now Available to Pre-Order

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Apple has opened pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in over 65 countries, with devices available in silver, black, glacier, and burgundy. The new flagships feature an A20 Pro chip, a variable aperture camera, and improved battery life, starting at $1,199 for the Pro and $1,299 for the Pro Max. Customers who pre-order today will begin receiving their devices on September 18, 2026.

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▪Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are available in more than 65 countries and regions.
▪The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 for 256GB, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299.
▪Key hardware upgrades include a faster A20 Pro chip, a variable aperture Main camera, and a smaller Dynamic Island.
▪The lower-cost iPhone 18 is not currently available, and the iPhone Duo is scheduled to launch on October 23.
▪Initial shipments for pre-ordered devices are set to begin on Friday, September 18, 2026.

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▪ You can now pre-order iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max — 9to5Mac
▪ You should prepare for your iPhone 18 Pro pre-order right now — AppleInsider

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iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Now Available to Pre-OrderSaturday September 12, 2026 5:01 am PDT by Juli CloverApple is now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max through its online storefront and the Apple Store app. If you don't see the option to order, make sure to refresh until the store comes up. The app is often a quicker way to get a pre-order in. Pre-orders for the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ models are available in more than 65 countries and regions around the world. If you used "Get Ready" ahead of time, you'll be able to place an order with just a couple of taps.

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