Apple has reportedly adjusted the pre-order schedule for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, moving the start date to Saturday, September 12. This shift is likely intended to avoid coinciding with the September 11 anniversary. The pre-orders are expected to begin at 00:00 Pacific Time, with a potential retail launch following on Friday, September 18.
The iPhone 18 Pro series features 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays, powered by the A20 Pro chip. Key specifications include a variable aperture main camera, a smaller Dynamic Island, and extended battery life. The Pro Max model offers up to 30 hours of usage, while the Pro model supports 50% charging in 15 minutes. Both devices introduce a 2TB storage option for the first time.
Pricing for the iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1199, with the Pro Max starting at $1299. Available colors include deep black, silver, glacier blue, and wine red. Meanwhile, standard iPhone 18 models are expected to arrive in the spring of 2027, and the company's first foldable iPhone is reportedly slated for an October release, separate from the Pro series launch.
The information regarding the pre-order date was initially reported by Macwelt and supported by the leaker ShrimpApplePro. While Apple has not issued an official statement, the company has historically avoided major product launches on dates of significant national remembrance. Consumers should prepare for a Saturday pre-order window instead of the traditional Friday schedule.
