How To: iPhone 16 Series — Preorder and Release Dates, Prices, and Where to Get One

Apple announced the new iPhone 16 and 16 Pro series models on Sept. 9, and the focus on this year's smartphones was Apple Intelligence with an even smarter Siri. But generative artificial intelligence isn't the only new feature these devices come with. There are improved cameras, more advanced processors, new buttons, and more. Preorders go live at the end of the week.

At the "It's Glowtime" event on Monday, Sept. 9, Apple showed off the new iPhone lineup and other devices, including new Apple Watch and AirPods models. As for the new iPhones, here's the release schedule:

• Sept. 9: Announcement
• Sept. 13: Preorder (starting at 5:00 a.m. PDT (8:00 a.m. EDT))
• Sept. 20: Release

There are four new iPhone models with different starting prices. All models start at the same price as last year's iPhone 15 series lineup:

iPhone 16:

• $799 (128 GB)
• $899 (256 GB)
• $1,099 (512 GB)

iPhone 16 Plus:

• $899 (128 GB)
• $999 (256 GB)
• $1,199 (512 GB)

iPhone 16 Pro:

• $999 (128GB)
• $1,099 (256 GB)
• $1,299 (512 GB)
• $1,499 (1 TB)

iPhone 16 Pro Max:

• $1,199 (256 GB)
• $1,399 (512 GB)
• $1,599 (1 TB)

Preorders will begin on Friday, Sept. 13 (yes, Friday the 13th), at 5:00 a.m. PDT (8:00 a.m. EDT), and you will be able to order them from Apple and wireless carriers, such as below. While the prices above reflect unlocked devices, carriers will likely run deals for locked versions. On the Apple Store, there are trade-in offers of up to $900 off with iPhone 12 and newer for the iPhone 16 models and up to $1,000 for iPhone 12 Pro or newer for the iPhone 16 Pro models.

• Apple Store
• AT&T
• Boost Mobile
• T-Mobile
• Verizon Wireless

If you're going to get an iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, or 16 Pro Max from Apple, you can get your preorder ready right now at Apple Store online or in the Apple Store app. You pick your model, color, and storage size, add a trade-in offer if you'd like, choose your payment or finance method, pick a carrier or go unlocked, and add AppleCare+ coverage, then save your preorder. Preorder readiness is not available when using Apple Store's military, veteran, or other discount programs.

Trusted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests Apple will end up shipping 88–89 million units in 2024, but only 15–17 million will be available for preorders, with about 8–10 million more becoming available on the release date.

You can rewatch Apple's keynote announcement from Monday, Sept. 9, on Apple's website or on YouTube (see video below).