iPhone 18 Series Prices Leak Before Apple’s Event

Apple is set to reveal the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its inaugural foldable iPhone during an event planned for September 9, marking John Ternus' inaugural Apple event as CEO. The base iPhone 18 is anticipated to launch next year. Rumors suggest these new models could go on pre-order two days later, on September 11, 2026.

The rumored iPhone Ultra, Apple's inaugural foldable, may cost approximately $2,000, potentially 65% higher than the current iPhone 17 Pro Max priced at $1,200 upon its initial release. This estimation applies the observed price increase to the original iPhone 17 Pro Max cost. However, prices fluctuate globally due to taxes and other variables, so the calculation does not definitively confirm Apple's final US pricing.

Comparing the iPhone Ultra with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8, priced at $1,900 in the US, suggests a comparable price range for these devices. Another leak from X user @ev_downunder indicates a 68% price increase for the base iPhone Ultra in Australia compared to the 256GB iPhone 17 Pro Max. This aligns closely with the 65% difference from the Vodafone Egypt listing, suggesting a possible starting price of $2,000 for the iPhone Ultra in Australia.

The leaked pricing from Vodafone Australia confirms availability for pre-order on September 12, 2026, with prices for the iPhone Ultra starting at 3,699 AUD for the 256GB model, 4,199 AUD for the 512GB model, and 4,699 AUD for the 1TB model.