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iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, Apple Watch Series 4 Pre Orders Are Now Open

iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, Apple Watch Series 4 Pre-Orders Are Now Open

By Ankit Chawla | Updated: 14 September 2018 14:37 IST

All of the three Apple devices will shipping in their first batch starting September 21 for early birds

Highlights

Pre-orders for the three devices went live starting September 14
iPhone XR will go up for pre-order on October 19
Users can pick SIM-free iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max as well

iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and Apple Watch Series 4 pre-orders are now live on Apple Store website and iOS app in the US, and other first wave launch countries. All of the three Apple devices will start shipping in their first batch starting September 21 for early birds. Subsequent buyers are expected to receive their orders within the next few weeks. While the iPhone XS duo get slightly bumped up specifications, the Apple Watch Series 4 is a serious upgrade with a new edge-to-edge design, ECG capabilities, and other major improvements. iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will become available to buy in India from September 28.

The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max can be bought in the US across four mobile carriers - AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon - as well as in the SIM-free, unlocked variant. The handsets can be purchased in 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB inbuilt storage models. The base 64GB variant of the iPhone XS is priced at $999, the 256GB model costs $1,149, while the 512GB variant comes in at $1,349. On the other hand, the iPhone XS Max starts at $1,099 for the 64GB model, $1,249 for the 256GB variant, and goes up to $1,449 for the 512GB model.

Apart from the US, other countries and territories in the first launch wave are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the UAE, the UK, and the US Virgin Islands.

Apple Watch Series 4 is available for pre-order at a price of $399 for the GPS-only 40mm model and $429 for the 44mm strap. The GPS+Cellular variant starts at $499 for the 40mm strap and $529 for the one with the larger 44mm band. The Series 4 with Stainless Steel case starts at $699. Even the Hermes and Nike+ editions are available for pre-order. Apple Watch Series 4 GPS variant pre-orders opened in 26 countries and territories including the US today, while Apple Watch Series 4 GPS+Cellular variant pre-orders in 16 countries and territories including the US. India availability has not been specified.

The iPhone XR will go up for pre-orders from October 19, with shipping slated for October 26. India will get the phone on the same date.

India pricing and availability of the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and Apple Watch Series 4 have also been revealed. The iPhone XS is priced at Rs. 99,900, Rs. 1,14,900, and Rs. 1,34,900 for the three storage configurations. And, the iPhone XS Max is priced at Rs. 1,09,900, Rs. 1,24,900, and Rs. 1,44,900, respectively.

Airtel has announced that pre-orders for the two phones will go live starting September 21, and October 19 for the iPhone XR, on the Airtel online store. Apple Watch Series 4 price in India starts at Rs. 40,900, Gadgets 360 has learnt, however there is no word on availability.

Will Apple ever launch reasonably priced iPhones in India? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below.

Apple iPhone XS

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Best-in-class performance
Excellent cameras
Superb display
Dual SIM support is finally an option
Regular, timely software updates

Bad
Expensive
Dual SIM support is limited
First-party apps not great in India
Fast charger not bundled

Read detailed Apple iPhone XS review

Display 5.80-inch

Processor Apple A12 Bionic

Front Camera 7-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 64GB

OS iOS 12

Resolution 1125x2436 pixels

More Apple mobiles Apple mobiles price in India

Choose a variant

Apple iPhone XS Max

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Best-in-class performance
Excellent cameras
Superb display
Dual SIM is finally an option
Great battery life
Regular, timely software updates

Bad
Expensive
Some might find it bulky
Dual SIM support is limited
First-party apps not great in India
Fast charger not bundled

Read detailed Apple iPhone XS Max review

Display 6.50-inch