December 16th iPhone 4S Launches to Include Russia and Brazil

MacRumors · Dec 2, 2011, 09:32 AM

Apple is continuing its rapid international rollout of the iPhone 4S this month, and while the company has not published any recent press releases detailing its upcoming launch schedule, carrier partners and retailers in several countries have begun announcing availability for December 16th. Notably, this round of launches will include two of the world's most populous countries: Brazil and Russia.

In South America, Brazilian carrier Claro has posted a promotional page [Google translation] noting the December 16th launch date. MacMagazine.com.br noted last week that several shops had already begun selling both the iPhone 4S and 8 GB iPhone 4 at very high prices (nearly $2000 for a 16 GB iPhone 4S) ahead of the official launch, but official pricing from Apple's carrier partners for the iPhone 4S remains to be seen.

Several Russian retailers including Digital.ru [Google translation] have announced that they too will begin selling the iPhone 4S on December 16th, with pre-orders already underway.

Brazil and Russia are not the only countries set to see iPhone 4S launches on December 16th, as reports are also coming in from Taiwan, the Philippines, South Africa, and Malaysia citing that same date for their iPhone 4S debuts.

Update: The iPhone 4S will also be launching in Saudi Arabia on the 16th.

Update 2: We're also seeing mention of December 16th launches in Chile, Israel, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam, bringing this round of launches to a total of at least a dozen countries.

Article Link: December 16th iPhone 4S Launches to Include Russia and Brazil

chriscrk · Dec 2, 2011, 09:36 AM

Oh my god, this must mean it's finally arriving to Chile soon.
It's taken them AGES. But that's great news.

brdeveloper · Dec 2, 2011, 09:57 AM

In Brazil, iPhone 4S may cost a standard Macbook Pro 15" (using US retail price as reference). Really not worth it.

guitarboy53 · Dec 2, 2011, 10:01 AM

Any word or way to find out when the 4S will be out in Turkey?

gri · Dec 2, 2011, 10:03 AM

And in an interesting development Syria forbid any iPhones from entering the country... And, only iPhones, not Androids or BB... (source: Spiegel.de)

alex00100 · Dec 2, 2011, 10:11 AM

in america you buy iPhones, in russia iPhones buy you!

anyway im glad iPhone is launching in my country (russia), even if im not going to buy it.

Fazer100 · Dec 2, 2011, 10:13 AM

Im thinking of launching an iPhone case that keeps your hands warm for russia, think it would be a good seller :-)

procopio · Dec 2, 2011, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brdeveloper

In Brazil, iPhone 4S may cost a standard Macbook Pro 15" (using US retail price as reference). Really not worth it.

I'm pretty sure it will sell for 2000BRL here in Brazil, not 2000USD.

kyjaotkb · Dec 2, 2011, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fazer100

Im thinking of launching an iPhone case that keeps your hands warm for russia, think it would be a good seller :-)

You're coming too late... already done:
http://www.macrumors.com/2011/12/01/...battery-cases/

adder7712 · Dec 2, 2011, 10:17 AM

iPhone 4S, soon to be available on Maxis in Malaysia.

OneMike · Dec 2, 2011, 10:17 AM

Hope so, $2000 USD is just insane.

DesignerOnMac · Dec 2, 2011, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brdeveloper

In Brazil, iPhone 4S may cost a standard Macbook Pro 15" (using US retail price as reference). Really not worth it.

An iPhone in most of South America is very expensive. In Ecuador, the iPhone is considered a luxury item and is taxed accordingly. The basic iPhone costs over $800.00 here.

In fact, all Apple products are considered luxury items. A base model iPad 2 is $800.00 also.

You don't want to know what a MacBook costs! lol!

Fazer100 · Dec 2, 2011, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyjaotkb

You're coming too late... already done:
http://www.macrumors.com/2011/12/01/...battery-cases/

Good spot that man :-)

makingdots · Dec 2, 2011, 10:42 AM

Finally, they added SMART network in the Philippines. It's been exclusive to GLOBE since iPhone 3G.

Smart is the largest cellular network here, btw.

hobo.hopkins · Dec 2, 2011, 10:58 AM

Increased iPhone rollout can only be a good thing, both for people that want them and for Apple's selling of more iPhones.

NikeTalk · Dec 2, 2011, 11:01 AM

Does it come with the contract already included?

ufkdo · Dec 2, 2011, 11:14 AM

It launches in Turkey at December 16th, too.

Rocketman · Dec 2, 2011, 11:25 AM

IF the Brazilian USD$2000 price is true, it includes a large import tax. Apple hopes to make iPhones in Brazil to offset/avoid this, but at least for the moment, it appears they are not assembling iPhones in Brazil. This is news.

I do believe they are assembling iPads there at the Foxconn plant they purchased from the set-top box maker. Anyone ever heard of a set top box before? Not for long . . . .

Rocketman

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles..._model_number/

Tomas127 CL · Dec 2, 2011, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriscrk

Oh my god, this must mean it's finally arriving to Chile soon.
It's taken them AGES. But that's great news.

Is confirmed in Chile, launch date: December 16th

http://www.emol.com/noticias/tecnolo...384/iphone-4s-http://www.emol.com/noticias/tecnolo..._medium=tweets

=)

Here is you contract a plan, you can get the iPhone 4S for free, in Chile :P

brdeveloper · Dec 2, 2011, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by procopio

I'm pretty sure it will sell for 2000BRL here in Brazil, not 2000USD.

Probably, 2199BRL, that is, around 1200USD. Ok, I was wrong that it would pair the price of a low end MBPro 15". Actually 1200USD is almost the retail price of a higher end MBP 13".

procopio · Dec 2, 2011, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brdeveloper

Probably, 2199BRL, that is, around 1200USD. Ok, I was wrong that it would pair the price of a low end MBPro 15". Actually 1200USD is almost the retail price of a higher end MBP 13".

Don't even get me started on the price of cars here...

Electronics at least are easy to smuggle.

djemyoudjel · Dec 2, 2011, 11:44 AM

Iphone 4s will also be available in Turkey on the 16th of December thru all three mobile operators, Turkcell, Vodafone and Avea.

chanavorn · Dec 2, 2011, 12:12 PM

http://www.ais.co.th/iPhone4s/index.html
http://www.dtac.co.th/index.php
http://www.truemove-h.com/iphone4s_comingsoon.aspx

Thailand will sell 4S in 16 December 2011 by all 3 carriers.
AIS preorder in 13 December 2011.
Dtac preorder in 9 December 2011.
Truemove hasn't announce yet but open the news register system.

ricardobeat · Dec 2, 2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by procopio

I'm pretty sure it will sell for 2000BRL here in Brazil, not 2000USD.

Of course. Even then, you can buy a Macbook Air for R$2899, or an iPad for R$1649.

These prices are ridiculous, I paid R$1200 for an iPhone 4 almost an year ago, with a cheap plan (R$64 - ~U$35). Prices will very likely drop heavily next year, they are just setting up fools for Christmas.

saidtezel · Dec 2, 2011, 05:48 PM

Also in Turkey on 16th via Turkcell, so i've heard

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MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	December 16th iPhone 4S Launches to Include Russia and Brazil Apple is continuing its rapid international rollout of the iPhone 4S this month, and while the company has not published any recent press releases detailing its upcoming launch schedule, carrier partners and retailers in several countries have begun announcing availability for December 16th. Notably, this round of launches will include two of the world's most populous countries: Brazil and Russia. In South America, Brazilian carrier Claro has posted a promotional page [Google translation] noting the December 16th launch date. MacMagazine.com.br noted last week that several shops had already begun selling both the iPhone 4S and 8 GB iPhone 4 at very high prices (nearly $2000 for a 16 GB iPhone 4S) ahead of the official launch, but official pricing from Apple's carrier partners for the iPhone 4S remains to be seen. Several Russian retailers including Digital.ru [Google translation] have announced that they too will begin selling the iPhone 4S on December 16th, with pre-orders already underway. Brazil and Russia are not the only countries set to see iPhone 4S launches on December 16th, as reports are also coming in from Taiwan, the Philippines, South Africa, and Malaysia citing that same date for their iPhone 4S debuts. Update: The iPhone 4S will also be launching in Saudi Arabia on the 16th. Update 2: We're also seeing mention of December 16th launches in Chile, Israel, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam, bringing this round of launches to a total of at least a dozen countries. Article Link: December 16th iPhone 4S Launches to Include Russia and Brazil
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chanavorn macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2010	http://www.ais.co.th/iPhone4s/index.html http://www.dtac.co.th/index.php http://www.truemove-h.com/iphone4s_comingsoon.aspx Thailand will sell 4S in 16 December 2011 by all 3 carriers. AIS preorder in 13 December 2011. Dtac preorder in 9 December 2011. Truemove hasn't announce yet but open the news register system.
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