iPhone 18: What we know about Apple’s latest phones, release dates, colourways, and prices for the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Fold
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The eagerly anticipated Apple iPhone 18 launch event is set to take place in Hong Kong on September 9, themed "Surprise and Shine." The event will be held at 10am West Coast time, which translates to 1am on September 10 in Hong Kong. Enthusiasts can watch the livestream on the official Apple website, Apple TV, and YouTube channel.
Apple's lineup for the event is expected to focus on high-end models, including the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and their first-ever foldable phone, the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra. The standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will be announced in spring 2027.
Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro series are slated to begin on September 11 at 8am, while in-store sales and pick-ups will commence on September 18 at the same time. Apple's decision to stagger the releases is likely to maintain attention on the iPhone Fold and other premium models, generating momentum for the spring release next year.
The iPhone 18 Pro series is rumored to have four colors: Dark Cherry, Light Blue, Dark Grey, and Silver, with Dark Cherry being the hero color. The Pro Max is expected to have Apple's first-ever mechanical variable aperture camera setup, increased optical zoom to 6x, and a smaller Dynamic Island. The A20 Pro chip, built on TSMC's 2nm process, will deliver significant AI computing and performance improvements. The Pro Max's battery capacity is anticipated to increase by 10%.
The iPhone Fold, Apple's first foldable phone, is the main highlight of the launch event. Leaked designs suggest a horizontal folding design featuring a 5.5-inch outer screen and a 7.8-inch inner screen when unfolded. The body will be thin and light at 4.5mm and 9.5mm when opened and closed, respectively. The first wave of releases for the iPhone Fold will likely be available in limited-edition Indigo and Light Silver colors.
The iPhone Fold is expected to start at around US$2,000, potentially going up to US$2,500 for higher storage options.
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