It’s September, and the new iPhones have just been launched. Similar to the previous year, Apple introduced three different iPhone models this year, called the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. Just as intimidating as these names sound, their price is no less. Especially if you are eyeing factory unlocked iPhones.
However, if you decide on buying one of these off-contract iPhones, here’s a breakdown of how much each of them cost in your country. Also, if you are a frequent traveller or know someone who travels or heck, have knowledge on how to import electronics, this guide would help you find out the best country to purchase your latest iPhone from. Read until the end for some tips.
Let’s get started with the iPhone prices in some of the popular countries. Kindly note that these are base prices and we are not considering the sales taxes (like VAT, GST, etc.above-mentioned prices) in each country. But you should get the rough idea.
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iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max pricing in Australia:
Model
Variant
Price
Pre-order
Available
iPhone XR
64gb
A$1,229 (~$883)
October 10
October 26
256gb
A$1,479 (~$1,062)
iPhone XS
64gb
A$1,629 (~$1,170)
September 14
September 21
512gb
A$2,199 (~$1,580)
iPhone XS Max
64gb
A$1,799 (~$1,293)
September 14
September 21
512gb
A$2,369 (~$1,702)
iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max pricing in Canada:
Model
Variant
Price
Pre-order
Available
iPhone XR
64gb
$1,029 (~$790)
256gb
$1,239 (~$952)
iPhone XS
64gb
$1,379 (~$1,060)
September 14
September 21
512gb
$1,859 (~$,1429)
iPhone XS Max
64gb
$1,519 (~$1,167)
September 14
September 21
512gb
$1,999 (~$1,707)
iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max pricing in China:
Model
Variant
Price
Pre-order
Available
iPhone XR
64gb
RMB6,499 (~$949)
October 19
October 26
256gb
RMB7,899 (~$1,153)
iPhone XS
64gb
RMB8,699 (~$1,270)
September 14
September 21
512gb
RMB11,899 (~$1,737)
iPhone XS Max
64gb
RMB9,599 (~$1,401)
September 14
September 21
512gb
RMB12,799 (~$1,869)
iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max pricing in Dubai:
Model
Variant
Price
Pre-order
Available
iPhone XR
64gb
AED3,179 (~$865)
October 19
October 26
256gb
AED3,809 (~$1,037)
iPhone XS
64gb
AED4,299 (~$1,170)
September 14
September 21
512gb
AED5,709 (~$1,554)
iPhone XS Max
64gb
AED4,649 (~$1,265)
September 14
September 21
512gb
AED6,129 (~$1,668)
iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max pricing in Germany:
Model
Variant
Price
Pre-order
Available
iPhone XR
64gb
€849 (~$992)
October 19
October 26
256gb
€1,019 (~$1,191)
iPhone XS
64gb
€1,149 (~$1,343)
September 14
September 21
512gb
€1,549 (~$1,811)
iPhone XS Max
64gb
€1,249 (~$1,460)
September 14
September 21
512gb
€1,649 (~$1,928)
iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max pricing in Hong Kong:
Model
Variant
Price
Pre-order
Available
iPhone XR
64gb
HK$6,499 (~$828)
October 19
October 26
256gb
HK$7,799 (~$993)
iPhone XS
64gb
HK$8,599 (~$1,095)
September 14
September 21
512gb
HK$11,599 (~$1,478)
iPhone XS Max
64gb
HK$9,499 (~$1,210)
September 14
September 21
512gb
HK$12,499 (~$1,592)
iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max pricing in India:
Model
Variant
Price
Pre-order
Available
iPhone XR
64gb
Rs 76,900 (~$1,068)
256gb
Rs 91,900 (~$1,276)
iPhone XS
64gb
Rs 99,900 (~$1,388)
September 14
September 21
512gb
Rs 1,34,900 (~$1,874)
iPhone XS Max
64gb
Rs 1,09,900 (~$1,527)
September 14
September 21
512gb
Rs 1,44,900 (~$2,013)
iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max pricing in Japan:
Model
Variant
Price
Pre-order
Available
iPhone XR
64gb
¥84,800 (~$758)
October 19
October 26
256gb
¥101,800 (~$910)
iPhone XS
64gb
¥112,800 (~$1,008)
September 14
September 21
512gb
¥152,800 (~$1,366)
iPhone XS Max
64gb
¥124,800 (~$1,115)
September 14
September 21
512gb
¥164,800 (~$1,473))
iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max pricing in Singapore:
Model
Variant
Price
Pre-order
Available
iPhone XR
64gb
S$1,229 (~$897)
256gb
S$1,469 (~$1,072)
iPhone XS
64gb
S$1,649 (~$1,203)
September 14
September 21
512gb
S$2,199 (~$1,605)
iPhone XS Max
64gb
S$1,799 (~$1,313)
September 14
September 21
512gb
S$2,349 (~$1,714)
iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max pricing in the UK:
Model
Variant
Price
Pre-order
Available
iPhone XR
64gb
£749 (~$982)
October 19
October 26
256gb
£899 (~$1,179)
iPhone XS
64gb
£999 (~$1,310)
September 14
September 21
512gb
£1,349 (~$1,769)
iPhone XS Max
64gb
£1,099 (~$1,441)
September 14
September 21
512gb
£1,249 (~$1,638)
iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max Factory Unlocked pricing in the US:
Model
Variant
Price
Pre-order
Available
iPhone XR
64gb
$749
October 19
October 26
256gb
$899
iPhone XS
64gb
$999
September 14
September 21
512gb
$1,449
iPhone XS Max
64gb
$1,099
September 14
September 21
512gb
$1,449
Where to Buy iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max for cheap?
All the prices mentioned above in USD have been provided considering the currency valuation at the time of writing. We are living in a time when currency fluctuations are rapid, so you are suggested to do your due diligence. Also, except for the US, the prices for all other countries is inclusive of all applicable taxes.
As for the US, the percentage of applicable tax varies for different locations. Say, for example, if you are in Alabama you pay as high as 10% of sales tax, while in New Hampshire you don’t need to pay any taxes at all.
As you can see, the United States has the lowest prices for all the iPhone models, if we don’t consider the sales tax. Till recently, Hong Kong and Dubai used to be the preferred places to buy unlocked iPhones thanks to near-zero taxes. As you can see from the above data, that’s not the case anymore, thanks to the strong US dollar. Now, Japan is the place to be to get the lowest prices for iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max. Know a distant cousin traveling from Tokyo anytime soon?!
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