There are some great reasons to pre-order an iPhone Xs or iPhone Xs Max as soon as it goes on sale, but there are also a few reasons you might want to skip pre-ordering an iPhone Xs on September 14.
After weeks of rumors and leaks, Apple has finally confirmed the iPhone Xs release date. As expected, the devices will be available in the United States and countries around the world on September 21.
The devices won’t hit the shelves until next week, but you’ll be able to order an iPhone Xs or iPhone Xs Max a few days before the devices officially hit the shelves.
iPhone Xs pre-orders begin September 14 at 12:01 PM Pacific. Apple will sell the phones on its website, and the company’s carrier and retail partners will also be taking iPhone Xs pre-orders starting Friday. If you really want an iPhone Xs next week, you’ll probably want to stand up and pre-order.
On paper, the two devices look like solid contenders for the smartphone of the year. The iPhone Xs Max is particularly intriguing, as it pairs Face ID with a large 6.5-inch screen edge-to-edge.
Of course, you’ll have to spend over $1,000 if you want the larger iPhone Xs model. The base model starts at $1099. Spending $1000 or more on a product you haven’t received is a difficult choice for many people. $1000 is a lot of money for a lot of people.
There are also some great reasons to consider pre-ordering. Apple hasn’t said anything yet, but we expect many iPhone Xs models to be sold out shortly after pre-orders begin.
Apple and its partners will have stock on hand at physical retail outlets on September 21, but this stock is often unpredictable and we often see people leave empty-handed after waiting in line.
In this guide, we’ll help you decide about a pre-order. You’ll want to keep these reasons in mind when deciding what to do with your time and money.
