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Confirmed
In Short: Apple has launched preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with initial delivery dates set to slip as demand grows.
Apple has officially opened preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with the launch scheduled for September 18, 2026. According to reports, preorders began at 5:00 a.m. on September 12, 2026, and the Apple Store is now live for these preorders. Preorder preparation options are available, allowing buyers to select their preferred configuration and payment method, which can speed up the checkout process.
Despite the early launch, very few iPhone 18 Pro models are showing any shipping delays as of an hour after the preorder start, according to AppleInsider. Wireless carriers are also offering incentives, with up to $1,200 in bill credits for preordering the iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max. However, as preorder demand builds, delivery dates for these devices are expected to slip.
AppleInsider notes that the standard iPhone 18 is not part of this launch and will likely be announced in early 2027. The iPhone Duo, which starts at $1,999 for 256GB of storage, is also set to launch on the same day. Rajesh Pandey, a technology writer, highlights the competitive landscape, noting that the iPhone Duo will be available alongside the Pro models.
According to CNET, the new iPhones have already caught the attention of Apple’s reviewers, with the first preorder deliveries expected to reach customers on September 18. The site also lists the best preorder deals for the new AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12, suggesting a broader product lineup update from Apple.
Buyers in Sweden who attempted to preorder through the Apple Store app faced initial payment processing issues, with one user reporting 10 failed attempts before switching to the webstore. Despite these technical hiccups, the launch of preorders marks the beginning of a significant product cycle for Apple, with the company aiming to meet the growing demand for its latest flagship devices.
What's confirmed
- Apple has officially opened preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with the launch scheduled for September 18, 2026. According to reports, preorders began at 5:00 a.m. on September 12, 2026, and the Apple Store is now live for these preorders. Preorder preparation options are available, allowing buyers to select their preferred configuration and payment method, which can speed up the checkout process.
- Despite the early launch, very few iPhone 18 Pro models are showing any shipping delays as of an hour after the preorder start, according to AppleInsider. Wireless carriers are also offering incentives, with up to $1,200 in bill credits for preordering the iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max. However, as preorder demand builds, delivery dates for these devices are expected to slip.
- AppleInsider notes that the standard iPhone 18 is not part of this launch and will likely be announced in early 2027. The iPhone Duo, which starts at $1,999 for 256GB of storage, is also set to launch on the same day. Rajesh Pandey, a technology writer, highlights the competitive landscape, noting that the iPhone Duo will be available alongside the Pro models.
- According to CNET, the new iPhones have already caught the attention of Apple’s reviewers, with the first preorder deliveries expected to reach customers on September 18. The site also lists the best preorder deals for the new AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12, suggesting a broader product lineup update from Apple.
- Buyers in Sweden who attempted to preorder through the Apple Store app faced initial payment processing issues, with one user reporting 10 failed attempts before switching to the webstore. Despite these technical hiccups, the launch of preorders marks the beginning of a significant product cycle for Apple, with the company aiming to meet the growing demand for its latest flagship devices.
What's still developing
- Its preorders begin October 16, with availability starting October 23.
- Whether it's because of the economy, better supply than normal, the looming iPhone Duo, or Apple's unusual opening of pre-orders on a Saturday, very few iPhone 18 Pro models are showing any shipping delays as of an hour after preorder start.
- Like the new Pro iPhones, all three devices begin reaching customers and retail stores on September 18.
- Rajesh has been writing about consumer technology for over a decade, with a strong focus on iPhones, Macs and Apple’s ecosystem.
- 18, and preorders are already open if you want to make sure you’ve got yours on day one.
- Ordering here in Sweden, I first tried ordering through the Apple Store app, but after about 10 tries where it said it couldn't process my payment (I tried both with card and ApplePay) I gave up and went to the webstore.