iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders open as some Pro Max configurations slip to October
Apple has opened pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max ahead of the September 18 launch. Most iPhone 18 Pro configurations still show launch-day delivery, while several Pro Max configurations show October estimates.
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Signal Summary
By Saturday evening, Burgundy iPhone 18 Pro models with 256GB and 512GB storage were estimated for September 24–29 delivery, while the 1TB and 2TB versions were estimated for September 18. All listed Glacier, Black, and Silver iPhone 18 Pro configurations also showed September 18 delivery. For the iPhone 18 Pro Max, Burgundy models with 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage were estimated for October 6–13, while the 2TB version remained estimated for September 18. The estimates do not include store pickup.
Why It Matters
For buyers targeting September 18, the iPhone 18 Pro Max storage choice now affects the expected delivery window: Burgundy 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB configurations show October dates, while the 2TB configuration still shows launch-day delivery. Store pickup availability is not covered.
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1iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders: Here’s what still arrives on launch day
Chance Miller
“Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max lineup went up for pre-order today , ahead of the September 18 launch day. As of Saturday evening, shipping estimates for some configurations have slipped to October — especially for the iPhone 18 Pro Max. more...”
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