iPhone 18: release date, models and new features

The new generation of iPhone has arrived! However, Apple has decided to innovate this year, introducing only the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9, 2026, with sales starting a few days later. During the same Apple event, the iPhone Duo was also presented - the first foldable iPhone ever, which will hit the market a little later.

But when will the iPhone 18 be released? Here is some of the most important news and facts about the new strategy Apple has chosen for 2026: the base model will not follow the Pro models in their September launch, which has always been the case in recent years.

iPhone 18: when is the release date?

The answer to this question depends on the model. On the one hand, the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max were officially presented on September 9, 2026. Pre-sales began on September 12, and they will be available from the 18th.

The iPhone Duo, which was also presented during this event, follows a slightly different schedule. Pre-sales for the foldable iPhone start on October 16, and it will be available from October 23.

As for the base model - the iPhone 18, its presentation did not take place during this event. It is expected that Apple will present and release this device in the first half of 2027.

What happened with the launch of the iPhone 18?

As you have gathered by now, Apple has decided to change its usual strategy. Instead of presenting all new models of the iPhone 18 generation at once, the annual event in September focused on the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, not forgetting the new iPhone Duo.

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max

When the new Pro models were officially presented, Apple revealed the changes to the camera, performance, and battery life.

Regarding the most important announced innovations: the new 48 MP Fusion main camera with variable aperture, improved performance thanks to the introduction of the new processor - A20 Pro, and a longer battery life.

iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro

If you are considering replacing your iPhone, it is worth understanding what the actual differences are between the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro.

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

The same applies to the larger models; we are talking about the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

iPhone Duo: the first foldable iPhone

Let's talk about one of the major novelties of the 2026 event, the iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable smartphone.

As we mentioned earlier, the iPhone Duo has a different launch schedule than the Pro models. Apple has indicated that pre-sales for this device start on October 16, 2026. October 23 is the expected date when this device will become available.

And the iPhone 18?

It is the biggest question of the moment for those looking for the "iPhone 18". Unlike what happened in 2025, for example, the base model of this new generation was not presented together with the Pro models in September 2026.

The iPhone Duo was also presented in September 2026, but will not be released until October. As for the iPhone 18, it has not yet been presented by Apple.

What can we expect from the iPhone 18?

Because the iPhone 18 has not yet been officially presented, all information about specifications, prices, or even the design should be viewed with some caution or seen as pure speculation.

This is an important distinction when you are looking for information or data about a device that has not yet been officially presented.

Is it worth waiting for the iPhone 18?

That depends on the model you are looking for and when you need to replace your smartphone. If you are looking for one of the new Pro models, the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max have been officially presented and availability is expected from September 18.

But if you are interested in a new format, and in particular a foldable model, then the iPhone Duo will be released in October 2026.

If you are specifically looking for the base model, you will have to wait for the official announcement of the iPhone 18.

If you don't want to wait for the new generation, you can check out the Refurbished iPhones from iServices that are available at affordable prices, in various models, colors, storage capacities, and conditions, always with a 3-year warranty.

Frequently asked questions about the iPhone 18

When was the iPhone 18 presented?

The base model iPhone 18 has not yet been presented. Apple only presented the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo models on September 9, 2026.

When will the iPhone 18 Pro be released in the Netherlands?

From September 18, 2026, you can buy the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models.

When will the iPhone 18 Pro Max be released?

The iPhone 18 Pro Max was presented on September 9, 2026, and sales will start on the 18th of the same month.

When will the iPhone Duo be released?

The iPhone Duo was presented in September, but will not be sold until October 2026.

Has the normal iPhone 18 already been launched?

No, the base model of Apple's new generation of smartphones has not yet been presented.

Will iServices have the refurbished iPhone 18 Pro and the refurbished iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Yes, iServices plans to offer the refurbished iPhone 18 Pro and the refurbished iPhone 18 Pro Max, available at an affordable price in various colors, conditions, storage capacities, and with a 36-month warranty. Wait a little longer and keep following iServices to know when these devices are for sale.