Rakuten Mobile will accept reservations for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on the Rakuten Mobile official website and Rakuten Mobile Shop from 9:00 pm on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Sales will begin at 8am on the release date, September 18th (Friday). The sales price has not yet been announced as of noon on September 12th.
We have summarized the reservation procedure, identity verification (eKYC), and price outlook. Prices will be added as soon as they are announced.
Make a reservation on the Rakuten Mobile official website 
Registration starts at 9pm on Saturday, September 12th
*The above includes advertisements (affiliate). Please check the official website for prices, benefits, and conditions.
When can I make a reservation for Rakuten Mobile’s iPhone 18 Pro? Reception hours and precautions
Reservations will begin at 9:00 pm on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the same time at all five locations: Apple Store, Docomo, au, Softbank, and Rakuten Mobile. The release date is Friday, September 18th.
Stores that are closed at 9:00 p.m. will accept reservations from the time they open the following day, September 13th (Sunday). If you want to receive it on the release date, it is advantageous to reserve online.
The two models targeted are iPhone18 Pro and iPhone18 Pro Max. The unbranded iPhone 18 is not included in this offer, and reservations for the foldable iPhone Duo will begin at 9pm on Friday, October 16th.
Rakuten Mobile will start selling iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max at 8:00 am on Friday, September 18th. Of the four companies’ announcements, Rakuten Mobile is the only one that clearly states the sales start time. The foldable iPhone Duo will also go on sale at 8 a.m. on Friday, October 23rd.
Steps to make a reservation on the Rakuten Mobile official website
- Open the Rakuten Mobile official website and log in with your Rakuten member ID (if you do not have one, register first)
- Choose iPhone18 Pro or iPhone18 Pro Max at 9pm
- Select capacity (256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB) and color (black, silver, glacier, burgundy)
- Select contract type (model change/transfer/new) and payment method
- Complete identity verification (compatible with eKYC in the app), check the details and apply.
Identity verification is compatible with eKYC, which uses a smartphone camera to take photos of documents and faces, so there is no need to send documents by mail. The sooner you apply after the 9pm start, the more likely you are to receive it on release day.
Things to prepare before making a reservation
iPhone18 Pro/Pro Max does not support physical SIM and is eSIM only. Even if you transfer (MNP), you can use eSIM. For more information, please see iPhone 18 Pro/Duo cannot use physical SIM ~ 3 things to check before replacing.
When transferring from another company, all four major companies support the MNP one-stop system, so in most cases there is no need to obtain an MNP reservation number. Just select your current contract partner during the application process and proceed.
Orders will be concentrated immediately after the reception starts. Deciding on the model, capacity, color, contract type, and payment method in advance is the quickest way to receive the product on the release date.
Every year, Rakuten Mobile offers campaigns where a portion of the device fee is returned in Rakuten Points, and purchase programs that eliminate the need to pay the remaining amount when the device is returned. Please check the conditions for awarding points at the time of application.
Rakuten Mobile’s iPhone18 Pro/Pro Max prices are pending announcement
Rakuten Mobile has not announced the sales price of iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max as of noon on September 12th. The official website states that it is “sold at an affordable price.”
For last year’s iPhone 17 series, Rakuten Mobile announced the price after pre-orders started (early morning on September 13th) and reduced the actual cost by giving points back. This year could be the same.
For reference, DoCoMo’s previously announced price is 263,230 yen for iPhone 18 Pro (256GB), and the cost if you use the return program with MNP is 99,990 yen.
For reference, the Apple Store (SIM-free) price starts from 219,800 yen for iPhone 18 Pro and 239,800 yen for iPhone 18 Pro Max (both 256GB, tax included). The capacity is 256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB, and the colors are black, silver, glacier, and burgundy.
FAQ
Q. When can I make reservations for Rakuten Mobile’s iPhone 18 Pro?
A. Starting from 9:00 pm on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Sales will begin at 8 a.m. on the release date, September 18th (Friday).
Q. Doesn’t it take time to verify your identity?
A. eKYC via app only takes a few minutes. Please have your identification documents (driver’s license, My Number card, etc.) handy.
Q. Can I receive it on September 18th, the release date?
A. It will be determined by inventory and order of application. In our editorial team’s experience, the iPhone 17 Pro that was ordered 1 minute after it started was delivered on the release date, and the previous year, when the order was placed 15 minutes later, it was 8 days after the release date.
A comparison of the actual prices of each company and the timetable for the day of reservation are summarized on the iPhone18 Pro reservation/iPhone18 Pro Max reservation summary page. How to prepare for the fastest reservation at the Apple Store? How to reserve the iPhone 18 Pro at the fastest time? Please take a look.
Reservation procedures for other companies: How to reserve iPhone 18 Pro with Docomo / How to reserve iPhone 18 Pro with au / How to reserve iPhone 18 Pro with Softbank
Make a reservation on the Rakuten Mobile official website Registration starts at 9pm on Saturday, September 12th
*The above includes advertisements (affiliate). Please check the official website for prices, benefits, and conditions.
Source: Rakuten Mobile (Press Release)
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