Etisalat and du Operators Offer Payment Plans for Pre-ordering iPhone 18 Pro in UAE

As pre-orders begin for the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models across the UAE, with expected availability starting on September 18th, major telecommunications companies du and Etisalat have launched their installment programs.

The new lineup will be available in four colors: black, silver, icy, and a brand new burgundy. Both models feature a reduced and more functional Dynamic Island, along with the A20 Pro chip and a next-generation vapor camera, ensuring the highest stable performance in iPhone history.

Both operators offer customers the option to purchase the devices using various installment plans. Etisalat allows users to pay for the device over 6, 12, 18, and 24 months, and also offers a full upfront payment option. Meanwhile, du provides the option to pay either over 12 or 24 months.

Various price options are available for different storage capacities: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB. It is important to note that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are only available for pre-order under postpaid tariffs.

du Tariff Plans

For the 256GB model, the conditions are as follows: 12 months – 426 AED per month plus 5% VAT; 24 months – 213 AED per month plus 5% VAT. For the 512GB version: 12 months – 496 AED per month plus 5% VAT; 24 months – 248 AED per month plus 5% VAT. With 1TB capacity: 12 months – 640 AED per month plus 5% VAT; 24 months – 320 AED per month plus 5% VAT. And for the largest 2TB version: 12 months – 856 AED per month plus 5% VAT; 24 months – 428 AED per month plus 5% VAT.

Another set of tariffs from du includes: 256GB for 12 months – 458 AED per month plus 5% VAT; 24 months – 229 AED per month plus 5% VAT. For 512GB: 12 months – 530 AED per month plus 5% VAT; 24 months – 265 AED per month plus 5% VAT. For 1TB: 12 months – 674 AED per month plus 5% VAT; 24 months – 337 AED per month plus 5% VAT. And for 2TB: 12 months – 888 AED per month plus 5% VAT; 24 months – 444 AED per month plus 5% VAT. du customers should remember that terminating the offer before the end of the contract will incur an early termination fee for each remaining month.

Etisalat Tariff Plans

Etisalat's offers for 256GB include the following options: 6 months – 850 AED per month; 12 months – 448 AED per month; 18 months – 299 AED per month; 24 months – 225 AED per month, as well as a one-time payment of 5,099 AED. For 512GB: 6 months – 992 AED per month; 12 months – 534 AED per month; 18 months – 361 AED per month; 24 months – 273 AED per month, with the option of full payment for 5,949 AED. For 1TB: 6 months – 1,275 AED per month; 12 months – 687 AED per month; 18 months – 464 AED per month; 24 months – 351 AED per month, or a one-time payment of 7,649 AED. For 2TB: 6 months – 1,700 AED per month; 12 months – 915 AED per month; 18 months – 618 AED per month; 24 months – 469 AED per month, or a full payment of 10,199 AED.

A second set of tariffs from Etisalat includes: 256GB for 6 months – 917 AED per month; 12 months – 480 AED per month; 18 months – 321 AED per month; 24 months – 240 AED per month, as well as a one-time payment of 5,499 AED. For 512GB: 6 months – 1,059 AED per month; 12 months – 570 AED per month; 18 months – 385 AED per month; 24 months – 292.01 AED per month, or 6,349 AED for full payment. For 1TB: 6 months – 1,342.01 AED per month; 12 months – 722 AED per month; 18 months – 488 AED per month; 24 months – 370 AED per month, or 8,049 AED. And for 2TB: 6 months – 1,767 AED per month; 12 months – 951 AED per month; 18 months – 642 AED per month; 24 months – 487 AED per month, or 10,599 AED.

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Specifications

The iPhone 18 Pro is equipped with a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display that supports ProMotion technology, Always-On Display, and Dynamic Island, providing a smoother and more interactive user experience. The body is made of aluminum with an Action Button and a camera control for faster access to photo and video tools. Ceramic Shield 2 protection offers three times better scratch resistance and waterproofing up to 6 meters for 30 minutes.

Power is provided by the A20 Pro chip, which includes a 6-core CPU, a 7-core GPU, and advanced neural engines for exceptional performance. Two 16-core neural engines provide powerful on-device AI and machine learning capabilities. The 48MP Pro Fusion camera system includes a main camera with a variable aperture, a 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 48MP telephoto lens for professional-quality shots. The 18MP Centre Stage front camera allows for high-quality selfies and video calls while keeping the user centered in the frame.

The device features long battery life and fast charging. Video playback time reaches 36 hours, and fast charging can charge up to 50% in about 15 minutes.

For the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, available in burgundy, icy, silver, and black, the starting price is 5,099 AED, and for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, it is 5,499 AED. Customers trading in an iPhone 13 or later models can receive an instant credit from 640 to 3,260 AED. Pre-orders for US customers will begin at 4:00 PM UAE time on Saturday, September 12th, with availability starting on Friday, September 18th. In 20 other countries and regions, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will be available on Friday, September 25th.

Meanwhile, the iPhone Duo, presented as part of Apple's biggest redesign in a decade, will arrive in the UAE on October 23rd, with pre-orders opening on October 16th. The UAE will be one of the first markets to receive this device. Prices start from 8,499 AED and reach 13,599 AED for the highest configuration, positioning the foldable phone in the premium segment of the smartphone market. Apple has also introduced a feature aimed at addressing the growing issue related to AI-generated or altered images.

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In line with rumors, Apple has officially announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models. One of the central features of these devices is the new Apple A20 Pro chip, manufactured using a 2nm process. Furthermore, some visual characteristics deserve attention from the first contact, such as the reduced Dynamic Island version.

The company also clarified that more accessible models, such as the standard iPhone 18 and the second-generation iPhone Air, will only be released in 2027. This situation reflects a change in Apple's launch strategy, prioritizing the highly anticipated foldable iPhone Duo.

Maintaining tradition, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max feature 6.3 and 6.9-inch screens, respectively. The external design shows few modifications compared to the iPhone 17 Pro line, keeping the camera module occupying the entire upper area on the back.

One of the few notable aesthetic changes is the Dynamic Island, the cutout on the screen that houses the front camera and sensors, which virtually expands when using certain iPhone features or apps. On both the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, this notch has been reduced by about 35%, allowing for a wider expansion capacity for the Dynamic Island.

This reduction in the cutout was made possible by moving the Face ID sensor to the upper left corner of the screen, positioning it just below this point.

Regarding the displays, the new devices are equipped with OLED panels that use LTPO+ technology and support the ProMotion refresh rate of up to 120 Hz.

The models are available in four colors: dark cherry, light blue, dark gray, and silver. It is important to note that the black and metallic orange colors, present in the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, are not part of this new selection.

Apple provided the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with the unprecedented A20 Pro chip, produced using TSMC's N2 process, with 2 nanometers. The improvement in lithography allowed the chip to incorporate more transistors, resulting in greater processing power.

The configuration includes six CPU cores and seven GPU cores, one more graphics core than the A19 Pro. This arrangement provides up to 20% more CPU performance, 40% more GPU, and 30% more energy efficiency compared to the previous model.

Concerning power consumption, Apple reported that the battery life of the devices has been increased, as detailed in the video playback segment.

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Expectations for the Apple event: launch of iPhone 18 Pro, foldable model, and new technologies

Apple is preparing to launch a new generation of iPhones, the details of which are expected to be revealed in less than a week. The main anticipated products include the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, which are expected to incorporate a new 2-nanometer chip and camera improvements, in addition to the debut of the company's first foldable iPhone.

The most significant change in the product line is expected during the event scheduled for September 9th. The company tends to focus the launch on higher value-added devices, postponing more affordable models, such as a potential iPhone 18e and the successor to the iPhone Air, until next year.

Various rumors circulate about the devices that will be presented. The new Pro models should be equipped with the A20 Pro chip, manufactured using TSMC's 2-nanometer process. Both models are expected to come with 12 GB of unified memory, which will provide greater capacity to run local artificial intelligence functionalities.

Additionally, there are expectations that Apple will use the Apple C2 modem, at least in international markets, and introduce a new network chip called N2.

Regarding the battery, leaks indicate notable advancements. The iPhone 18 Pro Max should have a capacity of 5,567 mAh in the US version (which does not have a SIM tray) and 5,391 mAh for the global market. Combined with a potential modification to the vapor chamber, the device may become up to 0.25 mm thicker, reaching up to 9 mm in thickness.

The cameras will also receive updates. The sensors will maintain the rectangular arrangement, similar to the 17 Pro line, arranged in a triangular formation. An expected aesthetic highlight is the new Dark Cherry color, a dark red shade, which would join light blue and gray, as reported by Macworld. Apple would also have adjusted the back glass to eliminate the bicolor look present in the 17 Pro line.

The screens will continue to use LTPO OLED panels with ProMotion technology up to 120 Hz. The dimensions remain consistent with the iPhone 17 Pro: 6.3 inches for the iPhone 18 Pro and 6.9 inches for the Pro Max.

As for the top of the device, leaked images suggest a reduction in the size of the Dynamic Island. Rumors point to the possibility of integrating Face ID sensors under the screen. In any case, the known leaker Ice Universe estimates a decrease of approximately 35% in the space dedicated to front sensors.

The biggest innovation of this generation may be Apple's first foldable smartphone. This device, named iPhone Ultra, is expected to have a format similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 8, but with a more elongated and smaller proportion compared to conventional foldables.

Among the foreseen specifications, while the 'premium' models will be launched this year, Apple plans to postpone part of the line until next year. The iPhones 18, 18e, and a possible iPhone Air 2 are scheduled for the first half of 2027.

Rumors indicate that the iPhone 18 will have 9 GB of RAM, a lower value than the 12 GB projected for the Pro models. The Air 2 should bring changes compared to its first iteration, including the possibility of a new concept launched the following year, perhaps called 'iPhone 20', replicating the commemorative launch of the iPhone X, and featuring a completely redesigned infinity edge display. Although prices have not yet been confirmed by Apple, estimates suggest an increase in the costs of the top models.