iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders off to a surprisingly slow start
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. Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro Max (left) and iPhone 18 Pro. Following their launch on September 9, 2026, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models are now…
Apple introduced its latest iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models for pre-order on the same day they were unveiled, in anticipation of the official launch on September 18. As of Saturday evening, certain configurations of the iPhone 18 Pro Max had their shipping estimates pushed back to October, particularly the higher-end models.
The information below outlines the most recent shipping predictions for both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, focusing on estimated delivery dates only, excluding store pickup options which may differ across regions. Notably, the iPhone 18 Pro is widely available in most configurations, making it highly likely for customers to receive their devices on the first day of sales.
However, the iPhone 18 Pro Max presents a more limited availability. For all color options and the 2TB storage capacity, customers can still expect to receive their devices on the launch day. This year's launch is unique due to the impending release of Apple’s iPhone Duo, a foldable device. Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo will not open until October 16, with an anticipated release date of October 23.
Some consumers might delay their purchase to await the launch of this new product. Chance can be followed on various social media platforms, including Threads, Bluesky, Instagram, and Mastodon. Additionally, 9to5Mac offers Apple news on their YouTube channel.
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