A new camera button, slightly updated designs, and many AI capabilities sum up the newly unveiled iPhone 16 series perfectly. Apple took the wraps off its latest iPhone 16 series at the ‘Glowtime’ event in Cupertino. If you are excited about all the new changes, new iPhone 16 colors, and want AI (Apple Intelligence) features before anyone else, you must be wondering when and where you can purchase these new devices. Hence, we have compiled this guide to help you with the iPhone 16 pre-order and sale dates.
iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Series: When Does the Pre-order Start?
In its official announcement blog post, Apple confirmed that the iPhone 16 series will be available to pre-order starting from September 13, 2024, Friday, via Apple’s website. Here is a complete list of pre-order start times around the world:
- U.S.: 5:00 AM PDT (7:00 AM CST or 8:00 AM EST)
- UK: 1:00 PM GMT
- Europe: 2:00 PM CEST
- India: 5:30 PM IST
- Japan: 9:00 PM JST
- Australia: 10:00 PM AEST
As the time when the pre-orders go live approaches, you will find the Apple Store to be down. Once it is back online, you will be able to place your pre-orders for the next-gen iPhone. Those in the U.S. will have to set an early alarm (or multiple ones, if you’re a heavy sleeper like me) to pre-order their desired iPhone 16 model.
The earlier you place your order, the earlier will be your iPhone 16 shipping date. So, make up your mind on the model, variant, and color you wish to buy beforehand. You won’t have time to waste as the pre-orders go live.
iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Series Sale Date Confirmed
If you somehow missed the pre-order date and the shipping dates have slipped farther into October then you need not worry. You can directly head to your nearest Apple Store on September 20, 2024, to secure yourself an iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, or 16 Pro Max, depending on your preference. The iPhone 16 series will be available to buy globally on this date, as confirmed by Apple.
The iPhone 16 series will be available to purchase in over 58 countries and regions from September 20. However, some countries and regions such as Macao, Vietnam, and more will have to wait until September 27 to get their hands on the iPhone 16 models, which are priced starting at $799. The Cupertino giant will require you to spend $899 to get the bigger 16 Plus model.
The iPhone 16 Pro models aren’t seeing a price hike this time and are priced starting at $999 in the U.S. Those who want the gigantic iPhone 16 Pro Max will need to shell out $1,199 for the 256GB base variant.
