September 10, 2024

Where to pre-order the iPhone 16 in the UK and US

It’s time for a new iPhone! For the first time in over a decade, Apple launched new phones on a Monday.

However, aside from the unexpected timing, the iPhone 16 lineup didn’t hold any major surprises. Rumors ahead of the event confirmed key specs for the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max, including the A18 chipsets, improved cameras, new displays, and, of course, Apple Intelligence.

While pre-orders aren’t open yet, you won’t have to wait long before you can pick one up. Here’s everything you need to know, including the release date, price, and confirmed and expected retailers and networks in the UK and US.

When will the iPhone 16 be released?

Apple officially launched all four iPhone 16 phones at its “Glowtime” event on September 9, 2024alongside the Apple Watch Series 10 and the new AirPods.

All four phones will be available for pre-order at 1pm BST/8am EDT/5am PDT on September 13. They will then be released at the same time on September 20.

How much does the iPhone 16 cost?

Here are the starting prices for all configurations of the four models:

iPhone 16 (128GB) – £799/$799
iPhone 16 (256GB) – £899/$899
iPhone 16 (512GB) – £1,099/$1,099
iPhone 16 Plus (128GB) – £899/$899
iPhone 16 Plus (256GB) – £999/$999
iPhone 16 Plus (512GB) – £1,199/$1,199
iPhone 16 Pro (128GB) – £999/$999
iPhone 16 Pro (256GB) – £1,099/$1,099
iPhone 16 Pro (512GB) – £1,299/$1,299
iPhone 16 Pro (1TB) – £1,499/$1,499
iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB) – £1,199/$1,199
iPhone 16 Pro Max (512GB) – £1,399/$1,399
iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) – £1,599/$1,599

To put things in context, this price is identical to that of the iPhone 15 range at launch.