iPhone 16 Preorder Countdown: Release Date, Price, Colors for Apple’s Latest Phones
All our questions about the new Apple iPhone 16 were answered during Apple’s “Glowtime” event on Monday. Answers were given on, among other things, the big new features, such as a camera button, new colors like ultramarine and the integration of new tricks from Apple Intelligence.
Apple’s latest flagship phones running iOS 18 are sure to be a hot commodity when they go on sale. Luckily, we’ve got all the information you need to buy one as soon as possible. Plus, we’ll keep updating this page as we continue to find the best iPhone 16 deals.
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When will the new iPhone 16 be released?
Apple’s iPhone 16 and 16 Pro series will launch on September 20That’s the date that those who pre-order early enough — like exactly when pre-orders open — can expect to receive their shiny new device in the mail. That’s also the date that stock will be available in stores. Keep in mind that certain configurations tend to “sell out” of available inventory, meaning there are often delays for the most popular color and storage capacity of a given model.
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When do iPhone 16 pre-orders start?
If you want to make sure you’re first in the virtual line for Apple’s iPhone 16, you’ll want to pre-order your phone as early as possible, especially if you think the color you’re eyeing is also the color everyone around you is talking about. iPhone 16 pre-orders starts Friday September 13 bee 05:00 AM PTThis applies to Apple’s own online pre-order system as well as major retailers and carriers.
We saw the new iPhone 16 models in the demo room at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California.
What colors do the iPhone 16 phones come in?
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus come in five colors: black, white, pink, teal (green), and ultramarine (blue). The iPhone 16 Pro models come in four finishes: a darker black titanium, a brighter white titanium, natural titanium, and a new desert titanium.
The new base model of the iPhone 16 comes in five “vibrant” colors.
What are the prices of the different new iPhone 16 models?
Prices vary depending on the amount of storage, but each model starts at:
- iPhone 16: $799 (128GB – 512GB capacity; 6 oz. weight; 6.1-inch OLED display)
- iPhone 16 Plus: $899 (128GB – 512GB capacity; 7.03 oz. weight; 6.7-inch OLED display)
- iPhone 16 Pro: $999 (128GB – 1TB capacity; 7.03 oz. weight; 6.3-inch OLED display)
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: $1,199 (256GB – 1TB capacity; 7.99 oz. weight; 6.9-inch OLED display)
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How do I find the best iPhone 16 deals?
We’ll continue to update the list below with the best iPhone 16 deals from all major US retailers and carriers during this pre-order phase.
Starting Friday, September 13, you can pre-order the iPhone 16 series in the Apple Store. The expected delivery date is September 20.
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