A new camera button, slightly updated designs, and a bunch of AI features perfectly sum up the recently unveiled iPhone 16 series. Apple unveiled its latest iPhone 16 series at the “Glowtime” event in Cupertino. If you’re excited about all the new changes, new colors of the iPhone 16, and want to get the AI (Apple Intelligence) features before everyone else, you must be wondering when and where you can buy these new devices. That’s why we’ve compiled this guide to help you know the iPhone 16 pre-order and sale dates.
iPhone 16 and 16 Pro series: when do pre-orders start?
In its official announcement blog post, Apple confirmed that the iPhone 16 series will be available for pre-order from September 13, 2024, Fridayvia Apple’s website. Here’s a full list of pre-order start times around the world:
- WE: 5:00 a.m. PDT (7:00 a.m. CST or 8:00 a.m. EST)
- UNITED KINGDOM: 13:00 GMT
- Europe: 2:00 p.m. CEST
- India: 5:30 PM IST
- Japan: 21:00 JST
- Australia: 10:00pm AEST
As the pre-order date approaches, you’ll notice that the Apple Store is closed. Once it’s back online, you’ll be able to place your pre-orders for the next-gen iPhone. Those in the US will need to set an earlier alarm (or several, if you’re a heavy sleeper like me) to pre-order the iPhone 16 model of their choice.
The sooner you place your order, the sooner your iPhone 16 will ship. So, decide in advance which model, variant, and color you want to buy. You won’t have time to waste when pre-orders go live.
iPhone 16 and 16 Pro series release date confirmed
If you missed the pre-order date and the shipping dates have been pushed back to October, don’t worry. You can head straight to your nearest Apple Store on September 20, 2024, to pick up an iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, or 16 Pro Max, whichever you prefer. The iPhone 16 series will be available for purchase worldwide on that date, as confirmed by Apple.
The iPhone 16 series will be available for purchase in over 58 countries and regions starting September 20. However, some countries and regions like Macau, Vietnam, and others will have to wait until September 27 to get their hands on the iPhone 16 models, which are prices starting at $799The Cupertino giant will ask you to spend $899 to get the larger 16 Plus model.
The iPhone 16 Pro models are not seeing a price increase this time around and are prices starting at $999 In the US Those who want the gigantic iPhone 16 Pro Max will have to shell out $1,199 for the base 256GB variant.
