Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max lineup went up for pre-order today, ahead of the September 18 launch day. As of Saturday evening, shipping estimates for some configurations have slipped to October — especially for the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

iPhone 18 Pro shipping estimates show wide availability across most configurations for launch day delivery. The 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB models in Burgundy, Glacier, Black, and Silver all ship by September 18, with only the 2TB variant arriving September 24-29.

iPhone 18 Pro Max faces greater constraints, with most configurations now shipping in October. The 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB Burgundy models ship October 6-13, while Glacier and Silver 256GB/512GB units ship September 18. Only the 2TB configuration remains available for day-one delivery across all colors.

This year's iPhone launch differs from recent years, with the iPhone Duo — Apple's first foldable iPhone — set to arrive later. The iPhone Duo won't be available for pre-order until October 16, with a release date of October 23, potentially influencing buyer decisions.