iPhone 18 Pro ($1,199) and iPhone Duo ($1,999) preorders open Saturday for $AAPL
Preorders for Apple's ($AAPL) iPhone 18 Pro open Saturday, September 12, at 5 a.m. PT, with the iPhone Duo window following October 16 at the same hour. AT&T and Verizon are both carrying the Pro at $1,199 and the Duo…
Key takeaways
- Preorders for Apple's iPhone 18 Pro open Saturday, September 12, at 5 a.m. PT, while the iPhone Duo preorder window opens October 16 at the same hour.
- AT&T and Verizon are both carrying the iPhone 18 Pro at $1,199 and the iPhone Duo at $1,999.
- The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable iPhone, and its unique structure requires cases and screen protection built specifically for it, so iPhone 18 Pro cases do not transfer.
- The $800 price gap between the two models is splitting the accessory market into separate buying lanes, with select accessories currently discounted up to 68%.
- The deepest accessory discount, 68%, is on an Apple-branded phone lanyard in olive green.
Preorders for Apple's ($AAPL) iPhone 18 Pro open Saturday, September 12, at 5 a.m. PT, with the iPhone Duo window following October 16 at the same hour. AT&T and Verizon are both carrying the Pro at $1,199 and the Duo at $1,999. The Duo is Apple's first foldable iPhone, a form factor that requires cases and screen protection built specifically for its unique structure.
The $800 spread between the two price points is already splitting the accessory market into separate buying lanes. Select accessories are currently discounted up to 68%, with the deepest cut on an Apple-branded phone lanyard in olive green.
Protection for the iPhone 18 Pro
Nomad's leather case uses cushioned bumpers to absorb impact alongside a leather exterior the company says resists everyday scratches. CASETiFY's case carries a drop rating up to 11.5 feet, a flip-open camera protector, and built-in mounting points for accessories including PopSockets, with an original price of $29.99. A $23 option comes with a built-in screen protector and works with all MagSafe accessories.
A tempered-glass screen protector (original price $16.99) includes an alignment tool sized for the iPhone 18 Pro's screen; the manufacturer claims drop resistance up to 12 feet. Camera lens protectors, originally $59, carry an anti-glare coating the manufacturer says is designed to minimize interference with pictures. The Apple lanyard, down 68% in olive green, attaches to the bottom of compatible Apple silicone and TechWoven cases for crossbody carry.
The Duo's separate accessory lane
The foldable design means Pro cases do not transfer. Urban Armor Gear's MagSafe case for the Duo features raised bumpers along the camera and sides to cushion drops. A leather case with a soft felted interior and two card slots is originally priced at $24.99. A MagSafe case and screen protector set covers the inner screen specifically, while a three-pack of tempered-glass protectors (originally $21.99) covers both screen and camera with a design the manufacturer says is intended to support low-light photography. A universal phone lanyard for the Duo slips beneath the case and through the charging port, leaving the port open for charging while in use.
The next window is October 16 at 5 a.m. PT, when the Duo preorder opens at AT&T and Verizon.