Where to preorder the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="Which color suits you best? | Photo: Nilay Patel / The Verge" data-portal-copyright="Photo: Nilay Patel / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/268735_iPhone_18_Pro_NPatel_0012.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> Which color suits you best? | Photo: Nilay Patel / The Verge </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/986400/apple-iphone-18-pro-max-hands-on-impressions-september-2026-event">iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max</a> are almost here. Announced at Apple's September 2026 "Sunrise and shine" event alongside the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/991236/iphone-foldable-hands-on-first-impressions">iPhone Duo</a> and other new gear, the two upgraded phones feature the faster A20 Pro processor with more GPU power as well as more neural cores for AI-related tasks, plus some <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/993155/variable-aperture-iphone-18-pro-photography">welcome improvements to the camera</a>.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The phones will arrive on Friday, September 18th, and preordering one is never a bad idea if you want to ensure you get the color and storage capacity configuration you're seeking. Speaking of, preorders are officially open.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 6.3-inch iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 for the 256GB model, and goes all the way u …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/988337/iphone-18-pro-max-preorder-buy">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>