Want the iPhone 18 Pro First? Reliance Digital Opens Pre-Booking at 5:30 PM on Sept 12

Reliance Digital has announced that pre-booking for the iPhone 18 Pro will open in India on September 12, giving customers both physical-store and online options to reserve Apple’s Pro model ahead of its availability.

Pre-booking will begin at 5:30 PM on September 12 across Reliance Digital stores nationwide. Customers who prefer to shop online can also reserve the device through reliancedigital.in and JioMart. The retailer says this dual-channel approach is intended to give buyers flexibility to choose between visiting a store and completing the reservation remotely.

The iPhone 18 Pro will be available for purchase from September 18 at 8:00 AM onwards through Reliance Digital’s stores and online platforms. The pre-booking window therefore allows customers to secure the device before launch-day sales begin, although the announcement does not specify stock allocations, pricing, booking amounts or delivery timelines.

Reliance Digital’s nationwide network is a key part of the launch strategy. The retailer says it has a presence in more than 800 cities, with over 700 large-format Reliance Digital stores and more than 900 My Jio stores. Its retail network carries products from over 300 national and international brands and more than 5,000 products, giving customers access to a broad consumer-electronics portfolio.

The retailer also provides after-sales support through Reliance resQ, its electronics service arm. Reliance describes resQ as an ISO 9001-certified service brand offering end-to-end solutions and operating throughout the week. Its network can support customers with eligible product servicing, including repairs and technical assistance.

For Apple devices, however, customers should check whether a particular resQ centre is authorised to provide the required service and follow applicable Apple warranty and service conditions. Not every service outlet necessarily handles every Apple repair.

For iPhone 18 Pro buyers, the combination of nationwide stores, online booking channels and an established service network gives Reliance Digital a customer-support ecosystem extending beyond the initial sale. The company’s campaign also encourages customers to reserve early and be among the first buyers on launch day.