hello. This is Technologytodaynow. The iPhone 16 series has finally made its way to South Korea, where it will be available on the same schedule as the US, Japan, and Singapore. In this post, we’ll go over the details of the iPhone 16 pre-order schedule, how to do it, what to look out for, pricing, and benefits.
iPhone 16 pre-order schedule and release date
- Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 series will begin on September 13 at 9pm.
- In the US, pre-orders will open at 2:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT on the same day and will be available for pickup on September 20, once the first batch is available.
Pre-order start date: September 13 at 9 p.m. (Korea standard)
Availability date: September 20
Some offline dealerships are already accepting pre-orders, but this will be in the form of a temporary contract, and the actual pre-booking will begin on the 13th.
How to pre-order offline and online
In-store pre-orders
While many people expect the iPhone to hit store shelves as soon as it’s unveiled, in South Korea, you’ll be able to see the device on September 20, when the iPhone 16 lineup officially launches. If you’d like to pre-order offline, you can do so at your local carrier or Apple Authorized Reseller store.
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Online pre-order method
Apple’s official website
Apple’s official website has the advantage of being able to secure the first batch of units relatively quickly and without much competition. However, discounts are rarely available, and instead you’ll find long, interest-free financing terms.
Coupang
We offer a variety of card discounts and interest-free financing offers. For the last iPhone 15 series, we’ve seen 4-5% card discounts on the base model, and interest-free financing ranging from 7 to 22 months. You can also get up to 20% off when you sign up for Apple Care Plus.
- Pros: Fast early-morning delivery, lots of card discounts
- Cons: Server overload and high competition
iPhone 16 pricing and model-specific information
The pricing for this iPhone 16 series has been frozen at the same level as the previous iPhone 15 series.
- iPhone 16: Starting at KRW 1.25 million ($799) based on 128GB
- iPhone 16 Plus: From KRW 1.35 million ($899) based on 128GB
- 아이폰 16 프로: 128GB 모델 기준 155만 원부터 (999달러)
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: From KRW 1.9 million ($1,199) based on 256GB
Unfortunately, the exchange rate was 1,550 won to the dollar, so the domestic price was a bit higher than expected.
Pre-order iPhone 16 Precautions
Importance of securing primary supplies
Missing out on the first batch of iPhone 16 can delay shipping for a month or more for certain models.
Especially for this iPhone 16 Pro series, the desert color is expected to be very popular, so it’s incredibly important to set your alarm for the pre-order opening time and order early.
Telecommunications company pre-order benefits
In the case of telecommunication companies, there are benefits such as rate discounts and product offerings when signing a contract, but you may be forced to sign up for a plan you do not want, so you must carefully check the terms.
Overseas pre-order benefits
Major U.S. carriers also offer a variety of pre-booking offers, so if you’re based overseas, check your carrier’s terms to get the best deal.
- ATT: Up to $1000 trade-in value with the purchase of an iPhone 16 Pro or 16 Pro Max.
- Verizon: iPhone 16 시리즈 구매 시 최대 $1000 보상판매 제공하며 애플 아이폰, 구글 또는 삼성 갤럭시를 사용하는 고객(신규와 기존 고객 모두)이 무제한 플랜 가입 시 선불 비용 없이 아이폰 16 프로 구매 기회 제공. 할인 기간은 3년이며 크레딧으로 적용
- T-Mobile: Up to $1000 trade-in value.
Finalize
So far, we’ve covered the iPhone 16 pre-order schedule and how to take advantage of it. If you want to pre-order, you’ll need to act fast to make sure you get what you want.