has officially revealed the , , , and , with preorders live now and the phones going on sale Friday, September 20. iPhone fans and those looking for their next phone upgrade will naturally be keeping an eye out for in the coming months. This is especially true for UK residents who end up paying a premium for iPhones thanks to the high value of the pound.
In this article, we use the term "resident" to refer to anyone who lives in the UK, regardless of their legal definition. Apple lists its iPhone lineup at the same numerical prices for all models and configurations in the US and UK, but depending on market conditions, the dollar is about 24% less valuable than the pound, meaning iPhones in the US are cheaper. The recommended retail price (RRP) for the base iPhone 16 in the US is $799, the equivalent of £608.
83 as of September 13, 2024. However, any UK resident buying an iPhone in the US should be looking to buy an unlocked iPhone – that’s an iPhone that doesn’t come pre-connected to any American mobile network provider. If you buy directly from Apple US, an unlocked iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus costs $30 more than a carrier-locked one.
The prices of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are the same whether you buy a carrier-locked or unlocked model, but you should still buy an unlocked iPhone to avoid initiating a contract with a foreign mobile network provider. Obviously, it’s not going to be economical for a UK resident to travel to the US just to buy an iPhone, .