Apple could launch the iPhone 18 Pro Max in September 2026, with a new report suggesting September 9 as the likely date for the company’s next major iPhone event. The iPhone 18 Pro and Apple’s first foldable iPhone are also expected to be announced at the event. Apple has not officially confirmed the event date.

The iPhone 18 Pro series is also expected to bring several design and hardware changes, including a smaller Dynamic Island, an A20 Pro chip and camera upgrades. Here’s what we know so far about the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max features.

iPhone 18 Pro Max launch date

According to the latest report, Apple could hold its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max launch event on Wednesday, September 9. The keynote is expected to begin at 10 am Pacific Time, or 1 pm Eastern Time and 6 pm in the UK.

The event is expected to take place at the Steve Jobs Theatre at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California.

A separate report had earlier suggested September 8 as the possible event date. However, the latest assessment points to September 9 instead. September 7 falls on Labour Day in the US, which is one reason September 9 has emerged as the more likely date in the latest reports.

Apple has not confirmed either date.

iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders

If the September 9 keynote takes place as reported, pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Pro could begin on Saturday, September 12.

This would be different from Apple’s usual Friday pre-order schedule. September 11 falls on a Friday this year, but reports suggest Apple could delay pre-orders until the following day.

The expected timeline is:

• September 9: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max announcement
• September 12: Expected start of pre-orders
• September 18: Expected retail availability

iPhone 18 Pro Max India launch

Apple has not yet announced the iPhone 18 Pro Max India launch date, price or availability. Reports currently point to September 18 as the expected global sales date for the new Pro models, but Apple has not confirmed whether the India launch will take place on the same day. More details on the India price and availability are expected closer to the official launch.

iOS 27 release date

Apple is also expected to release iOS 27 before the new iPhones reach stores.

The software update is expected to arrive in September, ahead of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max retail launch. A recent report has pointed to September 14 as the iOS 27 release date, although there is no official confirmation.

The update will also be available to compatible existing iPhone models, meaning users will not necessarily need to buy an iPhone 18 series device to get the new software.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone

The September event could also mark the debut of Apple’s first foldable iPhone.

Reports suggest the foldable device could be introduced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Apple has not confirmed the name or launch details of the device.

The foldable iPhone is expected to be part of Apple’s new approach to its iPhone launch schedule, with the regular iPhone 18 reportedly expected to arrive later.

For now, the iPhone 18 Pro Max launch date, India price, pre-order details and final specifications remain unconfirmed. Apple is expected to provide official details once it announces its September event.