# iPhone 18 Pro

Type: Product

Source: Retail Intelligence Brief — https://getretailbrief.com/entity/iphone-18-pro
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## Timeline

- **2026-09-18**: Retail availability begins — Devices go on sale in stores and online, activating launch-day inventory and trade-in promotions.
- **2026-09-12**: Pre-orders begin — Pre-orders open for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max across Apple, carriers, and retail partners.
- **2026-09-09**: Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max — Apple reveals the new Pro models with A20 Pro, 48MP variable-aperture camera, iOS 27, and new finishes.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### iPhone 18 Pro's 48MP Camera and Sept 12 Pre-Orders Reshape Retail
2026-09-09 18:04:06 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max launch creates a critical retail window: pre-orders open September 12 and devices hit shelves September 18. The 48MP variable-aperture camera, larger battery, and new burgundy finish are likely to drive trade-in volume, accessory attach, and carrier promo traffic. Retailers should prepare for inventory pressure on new finishes and a pre-holiday traffic bump.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/apple-iphone-18-pro-retail-preorder-impact

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