Apple’s Fast iPhone 18 Pro Delivery Hits Resellers, Novinky Reports

Apple Ships New iPhones Within Days and Undercuts Resellers

Resellers who capitalized on initial shortages of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are facing a sudden shift in availability, Novinky reported. While online marketplaces previously listed marked-up devices alongside offers to transfer reservations, Apple’s official e-shop for the Czech Republic now promises current orders will be fulfilled within one to two weeks.

Availability Shifts from Months to Days

This year’s delivery timeline stands in sharp contrast to the rollout of the iPhone 17 series. Last year, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max remained scarce through mid-November, forcing buyers to wait more than a month past the September launch. Current buyers who are willing to wait a week can receive their devices directly from the manufacturer without paying reseller premiums, according to user reports on social media.

It remains unknown whether Apple prepared larger initial warehouse inventories or if consumer demand for the newest generation has softened, as the company stopped publishing official sales figures years ago.

Pricing and Storage Options for the iPhone 18 Pro Series

The base iPhone 18 Pro with 256 gigabytes of storage starts at 34,990 Czech crowns, compared to 32,990 crowns for the equivalent model last year. The 512-gigabyte version costs 40,990 crowns, marking a 2,000-crown increase over last year. Larger capacities show steeper jumps, with the new two-terabyte option priced at 70,990 crowns.

Model and Capacity	iPhone 17 Pro Price	iPhone 18 Pro Price	Price Difference
256 GB	32,990 Kč	34,990 Kč	+ 2,000 Kč
512 GB	38,990 Kč	40,990 Kč	+ 2,000 Kč
1 TB	44,990 Kč	52,990 Kč	+ 8,000 Kč
2 TB	—	70,990 Kč	—

The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at 37,990 crowns for the 256-gigabyte model, up 3,000 crowns from its predecessor. The 512-gigabyte version sells for 43,990 crowns. The top-tier two-terabyte configuration reaches 73,990 crowns, representing a 15,000-crown jump over the highest capacity offered during the iPhone 17 cycle.

iPhone 18 Pro models feature A20 Pro chips

Both the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max feature Super Retina XDR displays with ProMotion technology and run on the A20 Pro chip, which utilizes advanced thermal management. The camera system features 48-megapixel sensors across all three rear lenses, headlined by a main Fusion camera equipped with a variable aperture for adjusting light and depth of field. The devices support up to eightfold optical zoom and 4K video recording in Dolby Vision at 120 frames per second.

Size differentiation remains consistent between the two devices. The iPhone 18 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, while the Pro Max measures 6.9 inches and delivers up to 43 hours of video playback on a single charge.