Apple iPhone 16 Pre-Order and Sale Date: Everything You Need to Know

The newly unveiled iPhone 16 series features a new camera button, updated designs, and a host of AI capabilities. Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 series during the ‘Glowtime’ event in Cupertino. If you’re eager to explore the new changes, new iPhone 16 colors, and Apple Intelligence features, you might be wondering when and where you can get your hands on these devices. To help you out, we’ve put together this guide with all the details on iPhone 16 pre-order and sale dates.

iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Series: When Do Pre-Orders Start?

In its official announcement, Apple confirmed that pre-orders for the iPhone 16 series will begin on September 13, 2024 (Friday), through Apple’s website. Here are the pre-order start times around the world:

As the pre-order time approaches, the Apple Store will be temporarily offline. Once it’s back up, you’ll be able to place your order for the new iPhone 16 series. U.S. customers should set an early alarm (or several, if you’re a heavy sleeper like me) to ensure they can pre-order their preferred iPhone 16 model.

The earlier you place your order, the sooner your iPhone 16 will ship. So, decide on the model, variant, and color you want in advance to avoid any last-minute rush when pre-orders go live.

iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Series Sale Date Announced

If you miss the pre-order date and shipping has been pushed into October, there’s no need to worry. You can visit your nearest Apple Store on September 20, 2024, to purchase the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, or 16 Pro Max, depending on your preference. Apple has confirmed that the iPhone 16 series will be available for purchase worldwide on this date.

The iPhone 16 series will be available for purchase in more than 58 countries and regions beginning September 20. However, some locations, including Macao and Vietnam, will have to wait until September 27 to access the iPhone 16 models, which start at $799. The iPhone 16 Plus will be available for $899.

The iPhone 16 Pro models will not see a price increase this time, starting at $999 in the U.S. For those interested in the larger iPhone 16 Pro Max, the 256GB base model will be available for $1,199.