Archive · 13 Sep 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max Delivery Slips Into October
Apple has started taking pre-orders for two new iPhone models.
They are expected to launch on September 18.
Most versions of the iPhone 18 Pro can still arrive on launch day.
Some Burgundy versions of that phone will arrive later.
The larger iPhone 18 Pro Max is harder to get quickly.
Many 256GB versions may not arrive until October.
People who choose 2TB of storage can still get any colour on launch day.
In India, the phones start at ₹164,900 and include some financing and trade-in offers.
Apple has opened pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max ahead of their September 18 launch.
Most iPhone 18 Pro configurations remain available for delivery on September 18.
The Burgundy iPhone 18 Pro in 256GB and 512GB is estimated for September 24–29 delivery.
Many iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB variants are now estimated for delivery between October 6 and 13.
All 2TB iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max colour options are listed for September 18 delivery.
- Who
- Apple and customers pre-ordering the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
- What
- Delivery availability is beginning to vary by model, colour and storage capacity.
- When
- Pre-orders are open ahead of the September 18 launch; some iPhone 18 Pro Max deliveries are estimated for October 6–13.
- Where
- Through the Apple Store, including pricing and offers in India.
- Why
- Availability differs across configurations, with several iPhone 18 Pro Max variants having later delivery estimates.
- Launch date
- September 18
- iPhone 18 Pro India pricing
- Starts at ₹164,900 for 256GB and reaches ₹314,900 for 2TB.
- iPhone 18 Pro Max India pricing
- Starts at ₹179,900 for 256GB and reaches ₹329,900 for 2TB.
- iPhone 18 Pro storage
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB
- Most constrained model
- Several iPhone 18 Pro Max variants, particularly 256GB configurations
- EMI offer
- Six-month EMI is free for all customers.
- Additional offers
- ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and American Express customers may receive cashback of up to ₹7,000; trade-in value may reach ₹81,500.