iPhone 18 preorder events start this October
It’s the start of October, which means that the iPhone 18 pilgrimage has begun. Here are some preorder events happening in official stores near you.
Power Mac Center
Premier Apple partner Power Mac Center (PMC) opens pre-orders for the newest iPhone 18 Pro series, with an exclusive event happening at Greenbelt 3 and SM Mall of Asia on October 1, 2026, leading to the nationwide pre-order opening on October 2. Be among the first to pre-order the latest iPhone and secure your chance at taking home premium freebies to complete your new-iPhone experience.
“Power Mac Center is once again opening pre-orders for the new iPhone with a lineup of experiences and surprises together with our valued partners. After more than three decades in the industry, we continue to believe that premium technology is accessible and possible for all, giving people the freedom to enjoy it in their everyday life,” said PMC Director for Marketing and Product Management Joey Alvarez.
Pre-order iPhone 18 Pro at Power Mac Center in 3 ways
PMC’s “iPhone for All” initiative highlights the many ways Filipinos can experience the latest iPhone across the different ways technology has become part of everyday life. Whether you’re a new Apple fan or simply upgrading, start your new-iPhone journey in three ways:
- The pre-order events will be at Greenbelt 3, 2nd Level and at SM Mall of Asia – 2nd Level, Cyberzone, Entertainment Mall. Activities start on October 1, at 12 p.m. and the door opens on October 2, at 12:01 a.m. Customers who will join the pre-order events in Greenbelt 3 and SM Mall of Asia will get:
○ Pre-order kits and UpTrade Boost
○ Exciting freebies
○ Chance to win raffle prizes at each location
○ Customers can also participate in booth activities from partner brands.
○ Enjoy exclusive care and service benefits for your latest iPhone 18 Pro from Mobile Care’s expert support team.
- Nationwide pre-order will commence in stores on October 2, 2026 starting at 12:01 a.m. at Apple Premium Partner stores. Meanwhile, PMC stores nationwide will accept pre-orders during mall hours.
○ In-store pre-order customers will get pre-order kits and UpTrade Boost.
○ There will be early access for customers who will line up for partner-exclusive offers at select locations: BPI at Greenbelt 3; UnionBank at SM Megamall, The Annex at SM City North EDSA, and Molito Lifestyle Center; and Billease at SM City Tuguegarao.
- Customers who prefer online transactions can visit PMC’s official Web Store at powermaccenter.com and the NEW official Lazada Flagship Store starting October 2, 2026 at 12:01 AM. Online pre-order customers will likewise get exciting pre-order kits.
Customers may use their 1 Infinite loyalty points as payment. Bank offers are also available. Do note that pre-order ends on October 15, 2026. Visit the following locations on October 15, 2026 to explore and enjoy booths with partner brands: Greenbelt 3, SM Mall of Asia, SM City Iloilo, SM Lanang, SM Megamall, and The Annex at SM North EDSA. Full pre-order mechanics are available at the website.
To celebrate the iPhone 18 Pro series, Power Mac Center will be holding midnight launches in six key locations: Greenbelt 3, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, and The Annex at SM City North EDSA in Luzon, SM City Iloilo in the Visayas, and SM Lanang in Mindanao. Customers who want to be part of the exciting midnight launch must choose these stores as their branch of pickup to ensure the availability of their preferred devices.
● Midnight launch participants can get exclusive gifts when they avail in Greenbelt 3, SM Mall of Asia, SM City Iloilo, and SM Lanang.
● The first 75 customers can get additional freebies when they avail at Greenbelt 3 and SM Mall of Asia.
● The first 50 customers at SM City Iloilo and SM Lanang will enjoy additional freebies.
● Midnight selling participants at SM Megamall and The Annex at SM City North EDSA can get a voucher for a Non-Apple Accessory. The first 25 customers will also be taking home additional freebies.
The parties start on October 15, 2026 at 10 p.m. until October 16, 2026 at midnight.
Beyond the Box
The iPhone 18 preorder page can be found here:
https://beyondthebox.ph/pages/iphone-pre-order
Preorders begin on October 2, at 12:01 AM (right after midnight). The website allows for direct purchase and trade in for older iPhone models as far back as the iPhone 13.
Additionally, the iPhone Duo will be available for preorder starting October 16 2026, and will be available for pick up on October 30 2026.
Digimap
Digimap is making the arrival of the latest iPhone Pro models even more exciting—with exclusive freebies, special offers, and midnight launch surprises for early birds.
The excitement kicked off early, with Digimap hosting special pre-order events on October 1 at One Ayala and Ayala Malls Vermosa, co-presented by UnionBank.
The first 15 customers at each location went home with exclusive goodies from Digimap’s partner brands:
- 1st in line: Shokz Open Ear Buds worth ₱11,000
- 2nd–5th in line: Freebies worth ₱3,500 each
- 6th–15th in line: Freebies worth ₱2,000 each
Customers who pre-order the iPhone 18 Pro series beginning October 2 can enjoy:
- Up to ₱68,000 off when trading in an iPhone 17 Pro Max, available in-store only
- Up to 10% off on Apple and premium accessories
- Exclusive vouchers and free shipping for online orders
- Freebies worth up to ₱14,000 with every iPhone 18 Pro series pre-order
For Apple fans who want to be among the first to get their hands on the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Digimap is turning launch night into a celebration.
Special midnight launch events begin October 15 from 9.30 PM at the following Digimap locations: One Ayala, Ayala Malls Vermosa, and Ayala Center Cebu
Early birds in line can score exclusive launch freebies:
1st–2nd in line: Up to ₱40,000 worth of freebies
3rd–30th in line: Up to ₱15,000 worth of freebies
31st–100th in line: Up to ₱10,000 worth of freebies
From exclusive rewards to fun launch activities, Digimap’s midnight launch is set to bring Apple fans together for a celebration worthy of the latest iPhone Pro models.
Twenty-six Digimap stores nationwide will open their doors at 12:01 a.m. on October 16, giving even more customers the chance to get their new iPhone as soon as it officially becomes available nationwide.
Customers at these locations will also take home up to ₱7,000 worth of free accessories, plus partner vouchers and other special offers.
