Apple has opened pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, according to GSMArena.com. The outlet also reports that an iPhone Duo is coming soon, and it points readers toward alternative devices for those weighing their options.
The launch follows Apple's official debut of the two Pro models, as listed in the source material. Early coverage has focused heavily on the A20 Pro chip inside the new phones. Tom's Hardware reports that the 2nm processor set a new single-core record on Geekbench 7, outperforming desktop chips from Intel's Core i9 line and AMD's Ryzen 9 line by as much as 32 percent, according to that outlet's testing.
Camera hardware has drawn attention as well. The Verge notes that the variable aperture is not the most interesting part of the iPhone 18 Pro's camera system, suggesting other elements of the setup are more noteworthy.
Competitive comparisons are already underway. PCMag UK has published a direct matchup between the iPhone 18 Pro Max and Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, framing the two as rival flagships.
GSMArena.com's deals coverage places the pre-order window alongside the expected iPhone Duo and a set of alternatives, giving buyers multiple directions to consider before committing.
What to watch next: whether the iPhone Duo gets a confirmed launch date, and how the A20 Pro's benchmark lead translates into real-world performance once independent reviews arrive.
