Other UK iPhone (2018) XS/XS Max/XR Pre-Orders and Dispatch Thread

[Watkins18]

Those of you getting 2 year phone contracts, what are you going to do next September, with a new iPhone coming out?

That’s a big buyout if you want the new model...

I keep mine for two years then my friend buys it off me for £50 less than best trade in price. My upgrade is always due on the launch and I usually find a lot more changes and advancement in every other phone.

 

[r1biker]

I'm almost wishing I had bought the Xs Max now. hmmm.

 

[Hustle]

EE order tracker just updated, Friday delivery.

 

[The Game 161]

Boom my EE delivery date has updated to

21st September

 

[Apple fanboy]

I keep mine for two years then my friend buys it off me for £50 less than best trade in price. My upgrade is always due on the launch and I usually find a lot more changes and advancement in every other phone.

What? I sell to a work colleague for the same price as the best trade in. They make a saving on a resellers mark up. No need to give them an even better deal!
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I'm almost wishing I had bought the Xs Max now. hmmm.

What did you get?

 

[r1biker]

What did you get?

the Xs

 

[Apple fanboy]

the Xs

Go big or go home, that's what I say!

 

[michael9891]

You would be able to return it to Apple if you dont like it

Thanks

Those of you getting 2 year phone contracts, what are you going to do next September, with a new iPhone coming out?

That’s a big buyout if you want the new model...

Wouldn't most just sell and put money towards a new one.

 

[joeallen]

Does anybody else with a 21st delivery/collection date still have “Processing Items” or “Order In Progress”? Looks like everybody’s status has already updated. Transactions are still showing as pending.

 

[Jinjin]

Does anybody else with a 21st delivery/collection date still have “Processing Items” or “Order In Progress”? Looks like everybody’s status has already updated. Transactions are still showing as pending.

Yes for my watch! Store collections change late and they’re not individually dispatched but in a batch that are heading into stores. I wouldn’t expect to see status changes as they never go via dpd or ukmail like the home delivered ones

 

[jamesjnr2]

Does anybody else with a 21st delivery/collection date still have “Processing Items” or “Order In Progress”? Looks like everybody’s status has already updated. Transactions are still showing as pending.

My collection for Friday is still showing pending for the payment and order processing. I think anyone with pickups their order will update on Thursday night maybe?

I remember last year I got an email the day before giving me info about picking up and stuff.

 

[r1biker]

Be interesting to know if EE are locking both SIMs to EE?

 

[Apple fanboy]

Does anybody else with a 21st delivery/collection date still have “Processing Items” or “Order In Progress”? Looks like everybody’s status has already updated. Transactions are still showing as pending.

Nope. Mine is preparing for dispatch. Has been for days.

 

[mpConroe]

How did you upgrade/order? And what sort of deal did you get?

It's my first mobile contract for my name in the UK. I only have broadband with BT with £5 add-on mobile plan for my mom, but I doesn't count it as a normal contract.

So... it was my first credit check for a contract. I was scared that I will be rejected cos I'm a student (no loans, no credit cards, no job).

Anyway it went well.

I got Vodafone plan with I believe 20+GB data, £66/monthly for 24 months, sadly £199 upfront.

 

[Watkins18]

What? I sell to a work colleague for the same price as the best trade in. They make a saving on a resellers mark up. No need to give them an even better deal!
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What did you get?

I just do a good mates rate and she has bought every phone since day dot and paid me cash instantly after I get mine in hand. Never without a phone and we are both happy lol

 

[joeallen]

Nope. Mine is preparing for dispatch. Has been for days.

Interesting! I have a collection (Watch) and delivery (XS Max) both for 21st and both showing as Processing. So I guess the store collection will update later, seems strange that my delivery hasn’t yet updated though!

 

[Watkins18]

Be interesting to know if EE are locking both SIMs to EE?

It would only be for 6 months though as they now get unlocked after 6 months automatically

 

[Azzin]

Thanks

Wouldn't most just sell and put money towards a new one.

I guess so, but with tariffs seemingly improving each year, is it really worth a 2 year carrier commitment?

 

[avtclub]

According to this by Mr Gruber https://daringfireball.net the camera on the XS is a BIG DEAL!

Really good camera review, salivating now

 

[gregrichards]

I just checked my EE order online for my iphone XS 256gb Space Grey and it has been cancelled. I called customer service in a panic and they have ordered me an XS Max 256gb Space Grey by mistake for Friday. I am a little annoyed because I ordered an XS case but I'm happy to keep the Max if it is meant to be. My deal on EE is £78 a month and nothing up front.

 

[Azzin]

Also, will selling this year’s XS/Max cover remaining carrier costs?

I’m seeing people signing up to circa £80 per month, which is £960 to pay off this time next year.

 

[Watkins18]

I guess so, but with tariffs seemingly improving each year, is it really worth a 2 year carrier commitment?

St the 12 month mark I’ve often been able to adjust my tariff for a better deal. Plus I get 20% nhs discount too.
I paid nothing upfront, and £74pm for 100gb and unlimited texts, calls and most importantly free use in USA where I spend a lot of time each year. I’m happy with that x

 

[ron1990]

Do you have any idea why the option to pick up from the store is not available around the world (Except for the United States) for nearly four days?
From your past experience, do you think Apple Store will open this option before this Friday?

 

[Lunfai]

Boom my EE delivery date has updated to

21st September

Were you not upgrading till November?

 

[The Game 161]

Were you not upgrading till November?

They let me cancel my annual upgrade and start the upgrade anytime plan