Apple has officially launched its latest flagship smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, alongside the innovative iPhone Duo, which is the company's first foldable device. While this news is exciting for tech enthusiasts in Indonesia, the exact release dates for pre-orders and sales have yet to be revealed by Apple.
Expected Release Dates for iPhone 18 Pro Series
Looking at previous release patterns, it is anticipated that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will arrive in Indonesia around October 2026. Last year, Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max globally on September 10, 2025, promptly confirming their availability in Indonesia.
Within a month of that announcement, Apple opened pre-orders for the iPhone 17 Series on October 10, 2025, with sales commencing on October 17, 2025, through authorized resellers. If Apple follows this timeline again, we can expect pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to start in early to mid-October 2026.
Global Availability Timeline
On a global scale, customers will be able to order the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max starting September 12, 2026, with products available from September 18, 2026, in over 65 countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Unfortunately, Indonesia will not be part of this initial launch wave.
What About the iPhone Duo?
The release schedule for the iPhone Duo is a bit more uncertain. As Apple’s first foldable phone, it has a slower global rollout compared to the iPhone 18 Pro Series. The iPhone Duo is scheduled for global availability on October 23, 2026.
This suggests the iPhone Duo could potentially arrive in Indonesia by late October; however, a more realistic expectation for its first sale in the country might be November 2026. There remains a possibility that Apple could expedite its release, allowing the iPhone Duo to launch closer to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Looking Ahead
While we await official announcements from Apple regarding the pre-order dates and pricing for these devices in Indonesia, the confirmation of the iPhone Duo's arrival is noteworthy. As Apple's first foldable phone, it may require a different certification process and distribution readiness compared to standard iPhone models.
In summary, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to arrive in Indonesia by October 2026, with the iPhone Duo likely following in late October or November 2026. Keep an eye out for updates from Apple as the launch dates draw closer.
Source: https://inet.detik.com/consumer/d-8656280/kapan-iphone-duo-18-pro-max-masuk-indonesia
