Apple has surprised everyone by launching the new iPhone 16 range on a Monday, marking the first time in over a decade that they have done so. While the timing was unexpected, the key specs for the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max were already confirmed by rumors before the event. These include A18 chipsets, upgraded cameras, a new Camera Control button, and Apple Intelligence.
Although pre-orders are not live yet, the release date for the new iPhones is set for September 20th at 1 pm BST/8 am EDT/5 am PDT. Here’s everything you need to know about the release date, pricing, and the retailers and networks in the UK and US where you can get your hands on one.
When will the iPhone 16 be released?
Apple officially launched all four iPhone 16 models at its ‘Glowtime’ event on September 9, 2024, along with the Apple Watch Series 10 and new AirPods. Pre-orders are already available and the phones will be released on September 20th.
How much does the iPhone 16 cost?
Here are the starting prices for all configurations of the iPhone 16 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
These prices are identical to the iPhone 15 range at launch for context.
Where to pre-order the iPhone 16 in the UK
Here are the confirmed retailers offering pre-orders for the iPhone 16 models:
- Apple – iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max
- Amazon – iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max
- AO – iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max
- Argos – iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max
- Currys – iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max
- John Lewis – iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max
Additionally, Giffgaff offered the iPhone 15 on contract and is expected to have the iPhone 16 available once the phones go on sale.
For those looking to purchase on contract, the following networks are confirmed:
- Vodafone
- EE
- O2
- Three
- Sky Mobile
- iD Mobile
- Tesco Mobile
Where to pre-order the iPhone 16 in the US
Confirmed outright retailers in the US:
Networks offering the phones on contract:
- Amazon – iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max (only available on Boost Mobile)
- Best Buy – iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max (only available on AT&T or Verizon)
- AT&T – iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max
- T-Mobile – iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max
- Verizon – iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max
- Boost Mobile – iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max
Best iPhone 16 deals right now
This article is regularly updated with the latest outright and contract deals for the iPhone 16. Check out the widgets below for the most up-to-date information.
iPhone 16
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$799
iPhone 16 Plus
$899
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1199
Stay tuned for updates once the phones are available for sale.
