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Hannah Geremia - Digital Content Editor
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Apple has just taken the wraps off the brand-new iPhone 18 lineup! Here’s everything you need to know about pre-ordering your new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max ahead of the September 18 release date.

What are my options to pre-order the iPhone 18 Pro?


You can pre-order the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max outright through Apple's store or Apple's Amazon page. If you'd like to pair your phone with a mobile plan you can do so through Vodafone, Optus, or Telstra. 

Before you make your purchase, here are a few things to consider:

  1. Do you want the iPhone 18 Pro outright or on a plan? You can pre-order an iPhone 18 Pro from a mobile provider as part of a phone plan or as a one-off purchase.
  2. Which iPhone 18 Pro model do you want? Decide which of the four colours and what storage size you want. Are there any plan extras you might want?
  3. Which iPhone 18 Pro deal is best? Compare providers and their plans to find the best deal and availability for your iPhone 18 Pro pre-order. Even if you've purchased it outright, you might be able to save money by switching to a cheaper provider or plan.
What about the iPhone Duo?

You'll have to wait a little longer to pre-order the iPhone Duo. Pre-orders for Apple's new foldable start at 11pm AEDT on October 16 ahead of an October 23 release date, with pricing starting at $3,499 for a 256GB model, and as high as $5,899 for a 2TB configuration.

Pre-ordering the iPhone 18 Pro on a plan


The new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Pro Max are now available for pre-order, ahead of a September 18 release date. Compare 36-month mobile plans and deals for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max below.

iPhone 18 Pro 256GB Plans

iPhone 18 Pro 256GB
#1
Optus
Optus

$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply.
$97.30/mth
Min. cost $2,137.80
#2
Vodafone
Vodafone

$58 Small Plan

  • 65GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Incl. $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months + Get $200 Bonus Trade-in Credit. T&Cs apply
$103.30/mth
Min. cost $2,143.80
#3
Vodafone
Vodafone

$68 Medium Plan

  • 220GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Incl. $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months + Upgrade & Protect Plus* + Get $200 Bonus Trade-in Credit. T&Cs apply
$108.30/mth
Min. cost $2,148.80
#4
Vodafone
Vodafone

$78 Large Plan

  • 420GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Incl. $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months + Upgrade & Protect Plus* + Get $200 Bonus Trade-in Credit. T&Cs apply
$113.30/mth
Min. cost $2,153.80
#5
Optus
Optus

$79 Optus Launch Plus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get up to $780 value over 36 months. SIM plan costs $59/mth for first 12 months, then $79/mth. Ends 12 Nov 2026. T&C apply.
$117.30/mth
Min. cost $2,157.80
#6
Optus
Optus

$70 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 240GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$128.30/mth
Min. cost $2,168.80
#7
Telstra
Telstra

$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Order the new iPhone 18 Pro and get $300 bonus trade-in credit + Incl. $10/mth off plan fee for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
$132.30/mth
Min. cost $2,172.80
Link not supplied
#8
Telstra
Telstra

$74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Order the new iPhone 18 Pro and get $300 bonus trade-in credit. Ends 09.10.26. T&Cs apply.
$132.30/mth
Min. cost $2,172.80
Link not supplied
#9
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Order the new iPhone 18 Pro and get $300 bonus trade-in credit + Incl. $15/mth off plan fee for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
$142.30/mth
Min. cost $2,182.80
Link not supplied
#10
Optus
Optus

$90 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 480GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
$148.30/mth
Min. cost $2,188.80

iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB Plans

iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
#1
Optus
Optus

$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply.
$102.86/mth
Min. cost $2,337.96
#2
Vodafone
Vodafone

$58 Small Plan

  • 65GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Incl. $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months + Get $200 Bonus Trade-in Credit. T&Cs apply
$108.86/mth
Min. cost $2,343.96
#3
Vodafone
Vodafone

$68 Medium Plan

  • 220GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Incl. $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months + Upgrade & Protect Plus* + Get $200 Bonus Trade-in Credit. T&Cs apply
$113.86/mth
Min. cost $2,348.96
#4
Vodafone
Vodafone

$78 Large Plan

  • 420GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Incl. $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months + Upgrade & Protect Plus* + Get $200 Bonus Trade-in Credit. T&Cs apply
$118.86/mth
Min. cost $2,353.96
#5
Optus
Optus

$79 Optus Launch Plus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Get up to $780 value over 36 months. SIM plan costs $59/mth for first 12 months, then $79/mth. Ends 12 Nov 2026. T&C apply.
$122.86/mth
Min. cost $2,357.96
#6
Optus
Optus

$70 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 240GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$133.86/mth
Min. cost $2,368.96
#7
Telstra
Telstra

$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Order the new iPhone 18 Pro Max and get $300 bonus trade-in credit + Incl. $10/mth off for 12 months plan fee. T&Cs apply.
$137.86/mth
Min. cost $2,372.96
Link not supplied
#8
Telstra
Telstra

$74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Order the new iPhone 18 Pro Max and get $300 bonus trade-in credit. Ends 09.10.26. T&Cs apply.
$137.86/mth
Min. cost $2,372.96
Link not supplied
#9
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Order the new iPhone 18 Pro Max and get $300 bonus trade-in credit + Incl. $15/mth off for 12 months plan fee. T&Cs apply.
$147.86/mth
Min. cost $2,382.96
Link not supplied
#10
Optus
Optus

$90 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 480GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
$153.86/mth
Min. cost $2,388.96

Click here to compare all iPhone 18 Pro plans or click here to compare all iPhone 18 Pro Max plans.

Pre-ordering the iPhone 18 Pro for outright purchase


If you're looking to pre-order the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max outright, you can do so through Apple's website, Amazon, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, or other local electronics retailers. 

How much is the iPhone 18 Pro in Australia?


The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $2,099 for 256GB of storage, which is $100 more than last year's iPhone 17 Pro. The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $2,299, with the same $100 price increase compared to last year's model. However, if you're after the 2TB configuration of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, you'll pay $4,699, a whopping $900 increase over last year's model.

Here's the full pricing for the new 2026 iPhones:

2026 iPhone pricing
Phone RRPCheck price on
iPhone 18 Pro (256GB) $2,099Amazon
iPhone 18 Pro (512GB) $2,499Amazon
iPhone 18 Pro (1TB) $3,299Amazon
iPhone 18 Pro (2TB) $4,499Amazon
iPhone 18 Pro Max (256GB) $2,299Amazon
iPhone 18 Pro Max (512GB) $2,699Amazon
iPhone 18 Pro Max (1TB) $3,499Amazon
iPhone 18 Pro Max (2TB) $4,699Amazon
iPhone Duo (256GB) $3,499-
iPhone Duo (512GB) $3,899-
iPhone Duo (1TB) $4,699-
iPhone Duo (2TB) $5,899-

What's the cheapest way to pre-order an iPhone 18 Pro?


Whether you pre-order your iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max on a mobile plan or outright, you’ll end up paying roughly the same for the phone itself – barring any special deals that might pop up. The cost difference comes from the mobile plan portion of your overall spend (i.e. your monthly data allowance, network connection, and additional plan perks).

If you purchase your iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max outright, it gives you the flexibility to sign up to a cheap mobile plan from a smaller provider, effectively saving you money in the long run. 

Known as Mobile Virtual Service Operators (MVNOs) these smaller providers buy access to the Telstra, Optus, or Vodafone networks and resell it at a low price. They can do this because they tend to offer no-frills plans, and have fewer overheads , forgoing brick-and-mortar stores for online-only services.

MVNOs offer SIM-only plans, so you have to bring your own handset. If you purchased your iPhone 17 outright, that’s you.

Here are the cheapest mobile plans in our database of 28 mobile providers, with various minimum monthly data allowances. To help account for introductory discounts, we've ordered them by total cost over 24 months:

#1
Pivotel
Pivotel

25GB Mobile Swift Plan

  • 25GB data
  • Deal: Incl. 50% off - $11.45/mth for first 6 months, then $22.90/mth ongoing. Offer ends 31.10.2026. T&Cs apply.
$11.45/mth
Min. cost $11.45
#2
SpinTel
SpinTel
Editor's Pick

$23 Mobile Plan

  • 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • WhistleOut Special: Enjoy $11 off for the first 6 months for new customers - $12/mth for first 6 months, then $23/mth
$12.00/mth
Min. cost $12
#3
Moose Mobile
Moose Mobile

Moose 23 SIM Only

  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 30GB for $14 – Includes $9 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $23. Offer ends 30.06.27
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
Link not supplied
#4
Swoop
Swoop

30GB SIM Only 5G

  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Includes $11 off for first 6 months - $14/mth for first 6 months then $25/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.27
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
#5
Kogan Mobile
Kogan Mobile

Small Monthly Plan

  • 25GB data
$23.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
#6
OnePass mobile
OnePass mobile

28 Day Plan - 22GB

  • 22GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Save $12.50 - Get 22GB for only $12.50 for the first 6 recharges! Recharges $25/22GB. New customers only. T&Cs apply
$12.50
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#7
Dodo
Dodo

Small Mobile Plan

  • 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$25.00/mth
Min. cost $25
#8
Yomojo
Yomojo

Starter 29GB Plan

  • 29GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$24.90
Per 30 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#9
Everyday Mobile
Everyday Mobile

Pre-paid Mobile $25 Recharge

  • 22GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
  • Deal: Get 10% off an eligible Woolworths shop in store every month when you link your Everyday Rewards card. T&Cs apply
$25.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#10
Superloop
Superloop

SuperSim Saver 4G Plan

  • 15GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
  • Deal: FREE 2nd recharge for existing Superloop broadband customers or new customers signing up for a mobile & broadband service
$25.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
#1
Moose Mobile
Moose Mobile

Moose 23 SIM Only

  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 30GB for $14 – Includes $9 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $23. Offer ends 30.06.27
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
Link not supplied
#2
Swoop
Swoop

30GB SIM Only 5G

  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Includes $11 off for first 6 months - $14/mth for first 6 months then $25/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.27
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
#3
iiNet
iiNet

30GB Small Plan

  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off - $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.
$15.00
Per 1 Month Renewal
Link not supplied
#4
TPG
TPG
Editor's Pick

30GB Small Plan

  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off - $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.
$15.00
Per 1 Month Renewal
Link not supplied
#5
Moose Mobile
Moose Mobile

Moose 30 SIM Only

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 50GB for $17– Includes $13 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $30. Offer ends 30.06.27
$17.00/mth
Min. cost $17
Link not supplied
#6
Dodo
Dodo
Editor's Pick

Medium Mobile Plan

  • 40GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off for first 4 mths! Get the Medium Mobile Plan for $15/mth for first 4 mths. New and returning mobile customers only. Ends 27.10
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $15
#7
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom

30GB 5G Mobile SIM

  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $15/mth for 4 months then $30/mth. Offer available until withdrawn.
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $15
#8
SpinTel
SpinTel

$29 Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$29.00/mth
Min. cost $29
#9
Kogan Mobile
Kogan Mobile

Medium Monthly Plan

  • 60GB data
  • Deal: Get 60GB for $12 (includes $13 off for first month + 20GB bonus data for 3 months), then 40GB for $25 thereafter, valid until 04.10.26
$29.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
#10
Lyca Mobile
Lyca Mobile
Editor's Pick

Unlimited Plan S

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
  • Deal: $15 for first 6 renewals when you activate this plan. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply
$15.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#1
Moose Mobile
Moose Mobile

Moose 30 SIM Only

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 50GB for $17– Includes $13 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $30. Offer ends 30.06.27
$17.00/mth
Min. cost $17
Link not supplied
#2
SpinTel
SpinTel

$29 Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$29.00/mth
Min. cost $29
#3
Kogan Mobile
Kogan Mobile

Medium Monthly Plan

  • 60GB data
  • Deal: Get 60GB for $12 (includes $13 off for first month + 20GB bonus data for 3 months), then 40GB for $25 thereafter, valid until 04.10.26
$29.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
#4
Lyca Mobile
Lyca Mobile
Editor's Pick

Unlimited Plan S

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
  • Deal: $15 for first 6 renewals when you activate this plan. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply
$15.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#5
Swoop
Swoop

60GB SIM Only 5G

  • 60GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Includes $10 off for first 6 months - $23/mth for first 6 months then $33/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.2027
$23.00/mth
Min. cost $23
#6
iiNet
iiNet

50GB Medium Plan

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.
$17.50
Per 1 Month Renewal
Link not supplied
#7
Pivotel
Pivotel

50GB Mobile Swift Plan

  • 50GB data
  • Deal: Incl. 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Offer ends 31.10.2026. T&Cs apply.
$17.50/mth
Min. cost $17.50
#8
TPG
TPG
Editor's Pick

50GB Medium Plan

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.
$17.50
Per 1 Month Renewal
Link not supplied
#9
felix mobile
felix mobile

felix 50GB Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $17.50/mth for first 3 mths, then $35/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply
$35.00
Per 1 Month Renewal
#10
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom

50GB 5G Mobile SIM

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $18/mth for 4 months then $36/mth. Offer available until withdrawn.
$36.00/mth
Min. cost $18
#1
SpinTel
SpinTel

$35 Mobile Plan

  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$35.00/mth
Min. cost $35
#2
Moose Mobile
Moose Mobile

Moose 40 SIM Only

  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 100GB for $22– Includes $18 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $40. Offer ends 30.06.27
$22.00/mth
Min. cost $22
Link not supplied
#3
Yomojo
Yomojo

Pro 105GB Plan

  • 105GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$34.90
Per 30 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#4
Swoop
Swoop

120GB SIM Only 5G

  • 120GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Includes $10 off for first 6 months - $30/mth for first 6 months then $40/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.27
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $30
#5
felix mobile
felix mobile

felix Unlimited Mobile Plan

  • Unlimited data at download speeds up to 40Mbps
  • Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $20/mth for first 3 mths, then $40/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply
$40.00
Per 1 Month Renewal
#6
Lebara Mobile
Lebara Mobile

$35 SIM Plan

  • 110GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: $35 SIM for $12 online + Includes 55GB bonus data for first 3 recharges. Offer ends 05.10.26
$35.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#7
Belong
Belong

40GB Mobile Plan

  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Includes 60GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 04.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$39.00/mth
Min. cost $39
Link not supplied
#8
iiNet
iiNet

100GB Large Plan

  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off - $22.50/mth for first 6 months, then $45/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.
$22.50
Per 1 Month Renewal
Link not supplied
#9
TPG
TPG

100GB Large Plan

  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off - $22.50/mth for first 6 months, then $45/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.
$22.50
Per 1 Month Renewal
Link not supplied
#10
Lyca Mobile
Lyca Mobile

Unlimited Plan SM

  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
  • Deal: Includes 40GB bonus data on activation and first 2 renewals. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply.
$35.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied

When will I get my iPhone 18 Pro pre-order?


If you pre-order your iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max between September 12 and the September 18 release date, you should be among the first people in Australia to receive one. Just keep in mind that wait times for more popular models can blow out quickly, so if you want to get an iPhone 18 Pro as early as possible, pre-order sooner rather than later. 

People living in major metropolitan areas may very well get theirs on release day, though it might take a couple of days longer than that. If you live further out, it can depend on your location.

Can I still get an iPhone 18 Pro if I don't pre-order?


You can absolutely still get an iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max if you don't pre-order. Although it may take a little longer. You could always brave the release day lines at an Apple Store, but you shouldn't have to wait too long if you buy one online through a mobile provider or retailer.

Hannah Geremia

Digital Content Editor

Hannah Geremia
Hannah Geremia is a Digital Content Editor for WhistleOut Australia. She's worked in consumer technology since April 2023 and has since won four awards IT journalism space. In 2025, she won Best New Journalist in the IT Journalism Award (The Lizzies). She has won Best Technical Writer at the Consensus Awards in both 2024 and 2025, and the Most Entertaining Writer in 2025. Before her time at WhistleOut, she created content for SafeWise Australia. Here she wrote at length about internet safety, cyber security, and consumer tech.

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