Ready to buy the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max? You may want to know how much Apple’s new iPhones cost and when you can get your hands on them.
Here’s a breakdown of prices, preorder dates and launch-day availability so you can plan your purchase.
iPhone 18 Pro preorder and launch dates
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Apple typically starts taking preorders for the new iPhones on Friday. But this year, preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will begin at 5 a.m. PT this Saturday, September 12.
The phones will then hit retail stores on September 18. The 65 launch markets include Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Türkiye, the UAE, the UK, the US and Vietnam.
Apple will further expand the iPhone 18 Pro’s availability to 20 more countries beginning September 25.
iPhone 18 Pro price
Thanks to a ridiculous jump in DRAM and NAND prices, the iPhone 18 Pro family carries a higher price tag than its predecessors in the US. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 for 256GB, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299.
The jump to 512GB storage costs an extra $200. This time around, Apple is also offering a new 2TB storage option for both models.
| Storage | iPhone 18 Pro | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 256GB | $1,199 | $1,299 |
| 512GB | $1,399 | $1,499 |
| 1TB | $1,799 | $1,899 |
| 2TB | $2,399 | $2,499 |
You can lease the iPhone 18 Pro through Apple Upgrade in the US for $34.99 per month over a 24-month lease.
iPhone Duo preorder and launch dates
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Apple’s foldable iPhone launches more than a month from now.
The company will start taking preorders for the iPhone Duo at 5 a.m. PT on Friday, October 16. The Duo will hit stores a week later, on October 23.
The foldable launches in 70 markets initially, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Türkiye, the UAE, the UK, the US and Vietnam.
Apple will further expand the iPhone Duo’s availability to 30 countries beginning October 30, Friday.
iPhone Duo price
Pricing for the iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 with 256GB of storage in the US. Like the iPhone 18 Pro, it comes with up to 2TB of storage.
| Storage | iPhone Duo |
|---|---|
| 256GB | $1,999 |
| 512GB | $2,199 |
| 1TB | $2,599 |
| 2TB | $3,199 |
Apple offers the iPhone Duo in Star White and Night Sky colors.
Rajesh has been writing about consumer technology for over a decade, with a strong focus on iPhones, Macs and Apple’s ecosystem. He enjoys digging into Apple software updates, hardware changes, and discovering new Mac apps that make work faster and more enjoyable.
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