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iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Open as Many Pro Max Models Slip to October

iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders open; many Pro Max models slip to October, while 9to5Mac highlights fast chargers.

AI News Feed · 2026-09-13 09:52

As of Saturday evening, the iPhone 18 Pro remained widely available for launch-day delivery. Most color and storage combinations for the smaller Pro model showed September 18 estimates, except the burgundy 256GB and 512GB models, which were listed for September 24-29. The iPhone 18 Pro Max was more constrained. Burgundy 256GB, 512GB and 1TB models were estimated for October 6-13, while the 2TB version still showed September 18. Glacier 256GB and 512GB also showed October 6-13, with 1TB at September 24-29 and 2TB at September 18. Black 256GB was October 6-13, 512GB was September 24-29, and 1TB and 2TB were September 18. Silver 256GB and 512GB were October 6-13, while 1TB and 2TB were September 18. The 2TB configuration across all colors remained available for day-one delivery, 9to5Mac reported.

The estimates cover delivery dates and do not account for in-store pickup, which varies by market. This year's launch differs from recent cycles because Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, will not be available for pre-order until October 16, with a release date set for October 23, which could lead some buyers to wait.

In a separate accessory guide, 9to5Mac recommended several fast chargers for the iPhone 18 Pro. The Anker Nano 45W with Smart Display, priced at $29.99 on Amazon, has a display that shows charging speed and the connected device, and its prongs can adjust for different display positions; it comes in blue, white, black and orange. 9to5Mac said it does not charge the iPhone 18 Pro at the fastest speeds but gets close. For the highest speeds, the guide points to Apple's 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max, priced at $34.99 on Amazon. According to Apple's website, it supports the highest-speed fast charging on the iPhone 18 Pro and can charge the phone up to 50% in 15 minutes, with up to 60W capacity through Adjustable Voltage Supply.

The Anker Nano 70W, priced at $39.99, has two USB-C ports and one USB-A port, comes with a built-in 5ft USB-C cable, and can also provide sufficient charge for a base model 14-inch MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. The ESR 3-in-1 CryoBoost MagSafe Stand, priced at $99.99, supports 25W MagSafe and charges an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods on one stand; 9to5Mac described it as one of the cheaper options that supports active cooling and includes a sufficient power adapter. The Belkin UltraCharge Pro 10K Battery Bank, priced at $85, is a 10000mAh battery bank with 25W MagSafe capability, a kickstand, a rear MagSafe ring for stacking a wallet on top and a side display for charge percentage.