Other UK iPhone 16/16 Plus/16 Pro/16 Pro Max Pre-release, Orders and Dispatch Thread

[Satanic Goat]

This year I have not been able to get it delivered on the 20th. I wanted the 16PM in the new desert colour. When I was completing the order it still showed 20th for delivery but when I finalised it, the date was already on 25th September. My partner was able to get one for pick-up at Regent Street in 16PM white. From experience, they will load new stock every day from the 20th very early in the day for walk-ins, so I am positive those that missed it today will still be able to get one on launch day.

Launch day might be a stretch, unless you compromise on the device. I screwed up last year and reserved a Pro instead of a Pro Max in Cambridge. Didn’t notice until I went to pick it up. Couldn’t find anything for pick up on Launch day. Kept checking Apple every morning, and finally found one in Milton Keynes on the Tuesday. Could have got one earlier if I fancied a drive to Scotland. But there was nothing in my local stores, (Cambridge & Norwich)

 

[OMGwtfBBQwings]

my online order at 13:08 didnt get processed properly and had to re-order on the phone this morning.

upto 21 days 16 pro max black 512gb - very annoyed.


whats the earliest people have had a 21 dayer come in?

 

[bingefeller]

What storage are you all getting? I took a look at my iPhone 13 and am only using a whopping 40GB!!!

 

[Tiago L]

Launch day might be a stretch, unless you compromise on the device. I screwed up last year and reserved a Pro instead of a Pro Max in Cambridge. Didn’t notice until I went to pick it up. Couldn’t find anything for pick up on Launch day. Kept checking Apple every morning, and finally found one in Milton Keynes on the Tuesday. Could have got one earlier if I fancied a drive to Scotland. But there was nothing in my local stores, (Cambridge & Norwich)

I just found one at Battersea for pickup on the 20th so I cancelled the online delivery order. I might as well just go downtown and make a trip out of it and take a few pictures to try it 😉

 

[StefanWolves]

EE question. Contract started 22/09/2023 (pre ordered iPhone 15 PM for release date).

1 year hits 21/09/2024. Pre-ordered iPhone 16 PM delivering 20/09/2024.

Apparently because I’ve upgraded 1 day before the 1 year is up, there’s a £100 upgrade fee… surely this will be wavered???

 

[Mikey86uk]

I caved! I did order at just after 1pm with EE but told I had to phone them. Last night I decided I couldn’t be bothered to upgrade from my 14 Pro Max, but this morning I changed my mind and phoned and confirmed my order! Got a really good deal also so I’m happy.

256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max in natural titanium!

As my original order stated launch day delivery, I did question if this is still the case and I was told it was as the phone call was just to confirm a few details. If I hadn’t had phoned back the order would have been cancelled and the phone given to the next person in line.

Now to decide on a case!

 

[bingefeller]

I caved! I did order at just after 1pm with EE but told I had to phone them. Last night I decided I couldn’t be bothered to upgrade from my 14 Pro Max, but this morning I changed my mind and phoned and confirmed my order! Got a really good deal also so I’m happy.

256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max in natural titanium!

As my original order stated launch day delivery, I did question if this is still the case and I was told it was as the phone call was just to confirm a few details. If I hadn’t had phoned back the order would have been cancelled and the phone given to the next person in line.

Now to decide on a case!

I'm looking at cases too. The Spiegen Tough Armor T AI looks good, but I can't find a UK stockist. What cases are you looking at?

 

[Mikey86uk]

I'm looking at cases too. The Spiegen Tough Armor T AI looks good, but I can't find a UK stockist. What cases are you looking at?

I’m kinda risky! I don’t like bulky cases. I just want something that will protect from scratches and the camera bump.

I have always liked spigen cases so I’m going to have a look around on the forums, spigen site and Amazon!

Also, anyone on EE know of anywhere I can find my delivery date? On my original email were it said I needed to phone to complete my order it did say launch day delivery.

 

[StefanWolves]

I’m kinda risky! I don’t like bulky cases. I just want something that will protect from scratches and the camera bump.

I have always liked spigen cases so I’m going to have a look around on the forums, spigen site and Amazon!

Also, anyone on EE know of anywhere I can find my delivery date? On my original email were it said I needed to phone to complete my order it did say launch day delivery.

I’m still waiting for mine. All i have is the xko number from that email.

 

[StefanWolves]

EE question. Contract started 22/09/2023 (pre ordered iPhone 15 PM for release date).

1 year hits 21/09/2024. Pre-ordered iPhone 16 PM delivering 20/09/2024.

Apparently because I’ve upgraded 1 day before the 1 year is up, there’s a £100 upgrade fee… surely this will be wavered???

Re this i seem to have £100 credited to my account, so refunded?

 

[jbuk72]

I don’t like cases on my iPhone. I like the natural feel of using the iPhone without a case. I do use a fitBag sleeve when I carrying the iPhone around. Just keeps it safe until I want to use it.

 

[AVBeatMan]

Yeah, I’m doing store pick up for the first time in years as well. I’m trading my 15 Pro Max in at the same time. The thing is that if I do a delivery, then I have to send my old phone off a week or so later and I’ve heard a few stories about apples third-party that process the trade in phones. As my 15 Pro Max is in mint condition, there can be no dispute if I’m trading it in at the Apple Store

Me too. Are you going on the upgrade program?

 

[FangRock]

What storage are you all getting? I took a look at my iPhone 13 and am only using a whopping 40GB!!!

I'm in the same boat, using 60gb of 256 so I've gone with 128. iCloud Photos really helps reduce storage

 

[Mikey86uk]

I’m still waiting for mine. All i have is the xko number from that email.

Since phoning and finishing my order with them I have a new order number without the letters??? Strange but they did tell me it should be here Friday.

 

[Jamestm]

I'm looking at cases too. The Spiegen Tough Armor T AI looks good, but I can't find a UK stockist. What cases are you looking at?

I’m also looking for this case. Why do UK stockists keep every other Spigen case except for the ones that cover the capture button?

I’m flying to the US on 21st. Does anyone know if they can be picked up in stores over there?

 

[Brenster]

What storage are you all getting? I took a look at my iPhone 13 and am only using a whopping 40GB!!!

256GB on account of my phone primarily being my massively overpriced iPod 😁 Coming from a 14 Pro, three guesses as to which app the action button on the 16 Pro will be mapped to?

 

[mozzamobile]

The Spigen cases are all on Amazon

To be fair some have not been released and show out of stock on Spigens website...

Spigen Tough Armor (AI) MagFit Case for iPhone 16 Pro Max, Compatible with MagSafe Accessories - Black

Slim Protection Design

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[bingefeller]

I’m kinda risky! I don’t like bulky cases. I just want something that will protect from scratches and the camera bump.

I have always liked spigen cases so I’m going to have a look around on the forums, spigen site and Amazon!

Also, anyone on EE know of anywhere I can find my delivery date? On my original email were it said I needed to phone to complete my order it did say launch day delivery.

If you find a good case, please let us know.

I went for this one, it seems to be slim yet tough - it's hard to get a non-bulky case that has good protective properties.

Spigen Enzo Aramid MagFit Case for iPhone 16 Pro, Compatible with MagSafe Accessories - Black Silver

Slim Protection Design

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[The Game 161]

So odd they’ve taken the money already instead of next week, never had this before.

Can’t cancel now so if it’s as boring as it seems I’ll just take it back.

Got black so thinking ultramarine case will look good with it.

Yep same money gone from account where before it was just a hold.

 

[i9inkers]

Managed to get a 1TB DT Pro Max in Plymouth for release day ordering at 11pm last night, but i will be travelling from London to Plymouth to get it. Those 6 hours on the train will give me time to set my new baby up Jesus how do they not have leather cases this year;(

 

[Disgruntled_Scot]

Just great... Ordered my new Apple Watch on the 9th. Money was taken out my bank on the 10th and now the money has mysteriously appeared in my bank account again... Apple says everything is fine and I'll get my watch on the 20th... They still haven't taken the money for my iPhone preorder... WTF is going on.

 

[Nintendolinky]

Bellroy leather cases are decent

 

[jbuk72]

Just great... Ordered my new Apple Watch on the 9th. Money was taken out my bank on the 10th and now the money has mysteriously appeared in my bank account again... Apple says everything is fine and I'll get my watch on the 20th... They still haven't taken the money for my iPhone preorder... WTF is going on.

I wouldn’t worry about the money showing back in your account. They will take full payment for both watch and iPhone on the day they set them as ready for dispatch or shipped.

 

[Disgruntled_Scot]

I wouldn’t worry about the money showing back in your account. They will take full payment for both watch and iPhone on the day they set them as ready for dispatch or shipped.

I sure hope so. The status on the watch hasn't changed from preparing to ship, but my heart sunk when I looked at my bank account and it was rather inflated again... 😀

 

[chillip]

What deals are you all getting on EE?