The new iPhone range is here, and it consists of three models — the iPhone Xs, the iPhone Xs Max, and the iPhone XR. The time is nearly here for pre-orders to open in the U. K., and here’s our guide on where to buy, and how much to pay. You have a wide choice, with Apple, all networks, and retailers stocking the device.
The new iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and iPhone XR have been announced, and the pre-order day is coming right up. If you live in the U. K., how do you go about ordering one, and where can you do so? Here’s our simple guide to getting your hands on a new iPhone as quickly as possible.
If you live in the U. S. and want to grab a new iPhone, then our guide on how to do so is right here.
The iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max will be available to pre-order from 08:01 U. K. time on the morning of September 14, with the release coming on September 21. The iPhone XR is coming a little later, with pre-orders starting on October 19 and the release date on October 26.
How much will you pay? Initially, the prices are likely to remain consistent regardless of where you buy one. Should you decide to buy directly through Apple, then the prices look like this:
The prices above represent those recommended by Apple, and if you decide to buy through the online Apple Store or an Apple retail store, then this is the price you’ll pay up front. If you visit an Apple Store, then Apple offers an ‘iPhone Payments’ plan, where you can pay for your new iPhone over 20 months. You get an unlocked phone, and it’s interest free too.
Apple Stores also offer the iPhone Upgrade Program, where a similar monthly payment plan provides annual upgrades to the newest iPhone model. Each phone has an upfront payment of 70 British pounds, then a monthly cost. You’re required to trade-in your existing iPhone for every upgrade.
Apple also offers a separate trade-in program, so you can reduce the hassle of selling your phone privately. Prices vary, but a 256GB iPhone X in good shape will fetch 550 British pounds directly through Apple.
If you’d prefer to buy your new iPhone with a contract, then you’ll want to check networks. All four major networks will offer the iPhone Xs, the iPhone Xs Max, and the iPhone XR.
You don’t want to go to a network, and you don’t want to deal with the Apple Store, where else can you get your new iPhone? Luckily, several high street and online retailers will stock the new range. At the moment, most are only requesting you sign-up for more details; but we expect prices to match Apple’s.
We’ll update here with more offers, and when retailers other than Apple announce prices and release dates.
