Welcome to the Continental Europe iPhone 16 Launch Thread
On September 9th 2024 Apple hold their annual conference where they revealed the new iPhone 16 amongst other products.
Many of us will be ordering our new iPhone from Continental Europe, where we can find many stores given the variety of countries and languages.
Mainly prices will be in EUR (€), since the vast majority of countries use this currency (Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain)
Since logistics in Europe can differ from country to country, this is a great place to share our orders, shipments and trackings.
Index
1. Key Dates & Schedules
2. European Apple Websites
3. iPhone 15 Models & Prices
4. iPhone Rumor Specs & Recap
5. FAQ
1. Key Dates & Schedules
09/09/24 Apples Live Event "Glowtime". Below is a table where you can find the schedule for your country depending on your time zone
Also on this day pre-orders should begin (shortly after event)
20/09/24* iPhones on sale and first shipments should arrive (subject to change)
2. European Apple Websites
3. iPhone 16 Models & Prices
4. iPhone Rumor Specs & Recap
Expected specs based on rumors
5. FAQ
When can I expect to preorder my product?
- Orders are planned to start shortly after the event.
Where should I complete my preorder/purchase?
- It is strongly recommended to place your preorder/purchase through the Apple Store APP directly on your iPhone. As a second option, the website is also available, however it usually takes more time to update (after the event), and usually takes a hit in performance due lots of people trying to access it
Accessories
- It is recommended to purchase your iPhone separate to the accessories since these can cause delays.
- Place a different order for your accessories.
- Remember to consider if you need a charger or not. The iPhone only comes with its charging cable.
Payment recomendations
- If you're planning to pay with Apple Pay, you shouldn't have any issues, however if you're planning on using a different type of debit/credit card, it is recommended to have them nearby for faster completion of payment. If you are considering a monthly payment, have all your documents ready for whichever financial institution is offering the installments.
- Depending on each country, it is recommend to verify before which financial institution is offering credit, their terms and requirements. It's better to have this settled before rather than on the day of preorder/purchase.
Shipping/Delivery
- If you're shipping to your home or any other private address, make sure to be available or have someone to collect the parcel, otherwise you could encounter delays if the courier can't make it to you.
- If you're picking it up at an Apple Store, just follow their instructions (always take ID with you).
- Consider faster shipping if needed and available.
AppleCare +
- AppleCare+ is an insurance that apple offers customers when purchasing their iPhones. In Exchange for a one-time down payment (or a monthly plan), you will be covered for thing such as accidental screen damage or other types of damage. All repairs are subject to fees that can be found on their website.
- In some European countries they also have AppleCare+ Plus where they can cover loss & theft. Once again, this can be payed in a one-time payment, or monthly. Repairs and recovery of products are subject to fees that are also on Apples website.
- The monthly plan is more expensive, however it takes a bit off the initial price. But in the end its up to you.
- Check your countries Apple site for more specific details on AppleCare+.
How can I track my order?
- Usually Apple sends through UPS, here you can choose your country/language to track your parcel.
- Track17 is another great site for tracking, it supports many carriers and languages.
- If you're order is dispatched with a different courier, check their site for tracking with the provided number.
When will I receive my order?
- After placing your preorder/order, Apple should give you an estimate. You can always check your order progress/status with Apple on their APP or self-service website (remember to choose country/language)
- It really comes down to where you live. In urban areas they should deliver on time, which is usually the day it’s out at the store. If you live out on the country side, or in remote areas it's possible to experience delays.
On September 9th 2024 Apple hold their annual conference where they revealed the new iPhone 16 amongst other products.
Many of us will be ordering our new iPhone from Continental Europe, where we can find many stores given the variety of countries and languages.
Mainly prices will be in EUR (€), since the vast majority of countries use this currency (Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain)
Since logistics in Europe can differ from country to country, this is a great place to share our orders, shipments and trackings.
Index
1. Key Dates & Schedules
2. European Apple Websites
3. iPhone 15 Models & Prices
4. iPhone Rumor Specs & Recap
5. FAQ
1. Key Dates & Schedules
09/09/24 Apples Live Event "Glowtime". Below is a table where you can find the schedule for your country depending on your time zone
Also on this day pre-orders should begin (shortly after event)
| Zone | Time (Time Zone) | Link |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Time (CET) UTC + 0100 Time: 19:00 | Youtube Apple Site |
| Western Europe | Eastern European Time (EET) UTC + 0200 Time: 20:00 | Youtube Apple Site |
20/09/24* iPhones on sale and first shipments should arrive (subject to change)
2. European Apple Websites
3. iPhone 16 Models & Prices
| Storage | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB | 949 € 1.079 € 1.329 € N/A | 1.099 € 1.229 € 1.479 € N/A | 1.199 € 1,329 € 1,579 € 1,829€ | N/A 1.449 € 1.699 € 1.949€ |
4. iPhone Rumor Specs & Recap
Expected specs based on rumors
| iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| Screen: 6'1" Refresh rate: 60Hz RAM: Storage: 128/256/512GB Camera: 48MP main (Wide, ultrawide) | Screen: 6'7" Refresh rate: 60 Hz RAM: Storage: 128/256/512GB Camera: 48MP main (Wide, ultrawide) | Screen: 6'3" Refresh rate: 120Hz RAM: Storage: 128/256/512/1TB Camera: 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom | Screen: 6'9" Refresh rate: 120Hz RAM: Storage: 256/512/1TB Camera: 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom |
5. FAQ
When can I expect to preorder my product?
- Orders are planned to start shortly after the event.
Where should I complete my preorder/purchase?
- It is strongly recommended to place your preorder/purchase through the Apple Store APP directly on your iPhone. As a second option, the website is also available, however it usually takes more time to update (after the event), and usually takes a hit in performance due lots of people trying to access it
Accessories
- It is recommended to purchase your iPhone separate to the accessories since these can cause delays.
- Place a different order for your accessories.
- Remember to consider if you need a charger or not. The iPhone only comes with its charging cable.
Payment recomendations
- If you're planning to pay with Apple Pay, you shouldn't have any issues, however if you're planning on using a different type of debit/credit card, it is recommended to have them nearby for faster completion of payment. If you are considering a monthly payment, have all your documents ready for whichever financial institution is offering the installments.
- Depending on each country, it is recommend to verify before which financial institution is offering credit, their terms and requirements. It's better to have this settled before rather than on the day of preorder/purchase.
Shipping/Delivery
- If you're shipping to your home or any other private address, make sure to be available or have someone to collect the parcel, otherwise you could encounter delays if the courier can't make it to you.
- If you're picking it up at an Apple Store, just follow their instructions (always take ID with you).
- Consider faster shipping if needed and available.
AppleCare +
- AppleCare+ is an insurance that apple offers customers when purchasing their iPhones. In Exchange for a one-time down payment (or a monthly plan), you will be covered for thing such as accidental screen damage or other types of damage. All repairs are subject to fees that can be found on their website.
- In some European countries they also have AppleCare+ Plus where they can cover loss & theft. Once again, this can be payed in a one-time payment, or monthly. Repairs and recovery of products are subject to fees that are also on Apples website.
- The monthly plan is more expensive, however it takes a bit off the initial price. But in the end its up to you.
- Check your countries Apple site for more specific details on AppleCare+.
How can I track my order?
- Usually Apple sends through UPS, here you can choose your country/language to track your parcel.
- Track17 is another great site for tracking, it supports many carriers and languages.
- If you're order is dispatched with a different courier, check their site for tracking with the provided number.
When will I receive my order?
- After placing your preorder/order, Apple should give you an estimate. You can always check your order progress/status with Apple on their APP or self-service website (remember to choose country/language)
- It really comes down to where you live. In urban areas they should deliver on time, which is usually the day it’s out at the store. If you live out on the country side, or in remote areas it's possible to experience delays.
