Pre-order dates and availability
Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 open for pre-order on 11 September with stock from 18 September. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max follow on 12 September pre-orders and 18 September availability. The foldable iPhone Duo starts pre-orders on 16 October and lands 23 October. All of it goes through EE stores, telesales and online.
iPhone Handoff and network extras
EE will be the first UK network to support Apple’s iPhone Handoff, letting customers switch between two iPhones using the same number later this year. Eligible plans also unlock Fast Lane on 5G+ for priority speeds when the network is busiest, and existing Flex Pay customers on 36- or 48-month deals can use Early Phone Swap to upgrade up to a year early. Trade-in deals are available too.
How it compares with rivals
O2 has already opened pre-orders for iPhone Duo, the new Watches and AirPods on its own plans. Vodafone lines up iPhone 18 Duo, Pro models and fresh Apple watches as well. EE’s edge is the early Handoff support and its claim to the UK’s largest 5G coverage.
Claire Gillies, CEO Consumer, BT said : “ We're proud to bring Apple's latest device line-up to customers on EE and to be the UK’s only launch partner for iPhone Handoff, which will be available later this year. From the breakthrough foldable design of iPhone Duo to huge leaps in pro-level performance and battery life across the iPhone 18 Pro line-up, these are some of Apple's best products yet. By combining these innovations with our award-winning connectivity, we're giving customers access to some of the most advanced connected experiences available today.”
She added: “ The ultimate iPhone and Apple Watch range deserve the ultimate network, and that's exactly what EE delivers. Powered by the UK's best network, and with access to Fast Lane, our dedicated 5G+ lane, eligible customers can enjoy faster, more reliable connectivity, even at the busiest times. And with benefits such as Early Phone Swap and EE Trade In, we're making it easier and more affordable than ever for customers to upgrade to Apple's latest products on EE .”
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