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iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Open September 12 With Resale Potential
Apple's latest flagship offers a credit card points play and overseas demand.
Quick hits
- Pre-orders open September 12 at 8 AM ET on Apple.com
- Base model starts at $1199, Pro Max at $1299
- Early in-hand units expected to resell around $1320
- Burgundy color and 256GB models have highest demand
- Recorded retail
- $1,199.00
- Estimated resale
- $1,320.00
- DivineDash team estimate
- Recorded release
- Sep 12, 2026
An estimate from the coverage date, not a completed sale or net profit.
Recorded research note: Divine team estimate
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What's Dropping
Apple is opening pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro on September 12, 2026. The base model starts at $1199, with the Pro Max version priced at $1299. While iPhones don't typically sell out, early in-hand units have consistent resale demand.
When & Where
Pre-orders go live at 8 AM ET on September 12 exclusively through Apple's website. The first units will be available for pickup or delivery on September 18, which is the official release date. Other iPhone 18 models will have later pre-order dates.
The Play
The opportunity here comes from securing early delivery dates. As more orders are placed, shipping estimates get pushed back, making day-one units more valuable. Groups are currently offering around $1320 for Pro models and $1440 for Pro Maxes, with Burgundy models commanding about $10 more.
Resale Outlook
Our team estimates the iPhone 18 Pro will resell for around $1320 in the immediate release window. The 256GB Pro models and new Burgundy colorway show the strongest demand. These phones typically move quickly overseas, with bulk buyers shipping to markets like Dubai. Remember to purchase unlocked models directly from Apple for maximum resale flexibility.
Image update, September 13, 2026: The small archived thumbnail was replaced with Apple's 1200-by-630-pixel product image from its official iPhone 18 Pro page. Image credit: Apple. This image update does not refresh the archived resale estimates or availability claims.