Get Ready to Upgrade: iPhone 16 Pre-Orders Now Live – Desert Dream: Titanium Pro Max Steals the Spotlight
Apple iPhone 16 Series Pre-Orders Now Live: Availability and Shipping Details
The highly anticipated iPhone 16 series is now available for pre-order on Apple’s official website. The flagship iPhone 16 Pro Max, featuring a new color option and the largest screen, can be pre-ordered with a shipping wait time of 2-3 weeks for the 256GB model.
iPhone 16 Pro Max Availability and Shipping Details
According to Apple’s website, the desert-colored 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max with 256GB capacity has a shipping wait time of 2-3 weeks. The 512GB and 1TB capacity versions of the same color will take 7-10 business days to ship.
The white titanium iPhone 16 Pro Max with 256GB capacity also requires a 2-3 week wait for shipment. Other colors are available for pre-order with a shipping wait time of 7-10 business days.
iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Plus Availability and Shipping Details
The 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro with 128GB and 256GB capacity has an estimated shipping time from October 1st to 8th. The 512GB and 1TB versions will arrive as soon as September 26.
The basic 6.1-inch iPhone 16 and 6.7-inch iPhone 16 Plus are available for pre-order in various colors and capacities, with shipping available on the sale day, September 20.
Pre-Order Statistics and Sales Trends
3C distributor Tsann Kuen reported that the top-of-the-range flagship iPhone 16 Pro Max is the best-selling pre-order model, with the 256GB model selling the fastest. The new color “Desert Titanium” has attracted significant attention among Apple fans, becoming the best-selling color of the entire iPhone 16 series.
Tsann Kuen also noted that this year’s sales trend is moving towards higher-end models, with customers willing to upgrade to new phones with higher performance and capabilities.
Other Retailers’ Pre-Order Offers
Shane Now Life Online Mall will open pre-orders for the iPhone 16 series, guaranteeing delivery within 10 working days after sales start on September 20. Customers can also “replace their old phone with iPhone 16″ at Shane Now stores across Taiwan, with savings of up to NT$32,400 on select models.
Quanlian’s “Next Day Delivery” will open iPhone 16 series pre-orders, offering bonus points and discounts for purchases over 20,000 yuan. Customers can also receive additional points and discounts when using PX Pay to check out.
Carrier Pre-Orders and Discounts
Taiwan Mobile and Far Easton Telecommunications launched pre-orders, with Far Easton noting that over 85% of Apple fans prefer the top model iPhone 16 Pro series. The new desert-colored titanium metal is the most popular color, followed by aqua blue and white.
Taiwan University reported a significant increase in iPhone replacements last year, indicating a growing trend of iPhone upgrades. With the iPhone 16 introducing many specification upgrades and AI personalized experiences, it is expected that Apple fans will be willing to change their phones again this year.
