iPhone 6s and 6s Plus Priced Higher in Canada, Australia and Europe as U.S. Dollar Remains Strong

[MacRumors]

Apple has set higher prices for the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus in Canada, Australia and other countries to reflect a strengthening U.S. dollar and fluctuating currency exchange rates.

The off-contract prices for the iPhone 6s Plus in Canada, for example, are $1,029, $1,159 and $1,289 CAD for 16GB, 64GB and 128GB of storage space respectively.

Comparatively, the iPhone 6 Plus cost $969, $1,099 and $1,229 in Canadian dollars for the same capacities prior to Apple's media event yesterday. That is $60 less for each model.

The off-contract prices for the iPhone 6s Plus in Australia are $1,229, $1,379 and $1,529 AUD for 16GB, 64GB and 128GB of storage respectively. Earlier this week, the iPhone 6 Plus retailed for $1,149, $1,299 and $1,449 in Australian dollars for the same storage sizes respectively.

Similarly, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have higher prices at launch than the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in euro-based countries such as France, Germany, Italy and The Netherlands. The base 16GB iPhone 6 retailed for EUR699 last September, for example, while the 16GB iPhone 6s will debut for EUR739.

Not all countries have been affected by the exchange rate, however, as the iPhone 6s Plus is priced the same as the iPhone 6 Plus in the United Kingdom. iPhone 6 Plus was most recently priced at £619, £699 and £789 in the U.K. for 16GB, 64GB and 128GB respectively, while the iPhone 6s Plus will have equal prices.

The new iPhone 6s Plus retains the same pricing as the iPhone 6 Plus in the U.S.

Article Link: iPhone 6s and 6s Plus Priced Higher in Canada, Australia and Europe as U.S. Dollar Remains Strong

 

[thekeyring]

Not all countries have been affected by the exchange rate, however, as the iPhone 6s Plus is priced the same as the iPhone 6 Plus in the United Kingdom.

Thank heavens!

 

[DaveTo]

Not really priced higher. An adjustment in currency conversion (for Canada anyways).

 

[xFerrr]

This isn't good in any way. Not a very good idea to upgrade these days... I'm from Mexico, a new iPhone (16Gb) used to cost $9600 MXN Pesos, now it's $12000 ... 20% price increase, and there isn't much to do.

 

[Madmic23]

Can't wait to see the Canadian iPad Pro price

 

[MTL18]

For Canadian's, you can guess that the 6S 16 gb model will start at around $379 on contract. The price difference between Apple and competitors is growing faster than the product evolution. I can honestly tell you that I'll think long and hard before parting ways with nearly $500 (64 gb model) on a phone that will last anywhere from 18-24 months.

 

[riviera74]

This isn't good in any way. Not a very good idea to upgrade these days... I'm from Mexico, a new iPhone (16Gb) used to cost $9600 MXN Pesos, now it's $12000 ... 20% price increase, and there isn't much to do.

There is one solution: Come to the United States and buy the iPhone of your choice and take it back with you to Mexico. Europeans have been doing just that for a long time now.

 

[MTL18]

Not really priced higher. Just an adjustment in currency conversion (for Canada anyways).

Yes but our salaries do not change with currency. For us, this is a price increase.

 

[Chronus]

The UK price does however include tax, I guess it depends on which state you buy it in the U.S.

 

[yaboyac29]

I paid $969+ tax for my 64gb 6+ a year ago in Canada.

Now the 6S+ is $1159

No thank you.

 

[ISanych]

It is £789, not £719

 

[Flunkyturtle]

This is wrong. It

Apple has set higher prices for the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus in Canada, Australia and other countries to reflect a strengthening U.S. dollar and fluctuating currency exchange rates.

The off-contract prices for the iPhone 6s Plus in Canada, for example, are $1,029, $1,159 and $1,289 CAD for 16GB, 64GB and 128GB of storage space respectively.

Comparatively, the iPhone 6 Plus cost $969, $1,099 and $1,229 in Canadian dollars for the same capacities prior to Apple's media event yesterday. That is $60 less for each model.

The off-contract prices for the iPhone 6s Plus in Australia are $1,229, $1,379 and $1,529 CAD for 16GB, 64GB and 128GB of storage respectively. Earlier this week, the iPhone 6 Plus retailed for $1,149, $1,299 and $1,449 in Australian dollars for the same storage sizes respectively.

Similarly, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have higher prices at launch than the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in euro-based countries such as France, Germany, Italy and The Netherlands. The base 16GB iPhone 6 retailed for EUR699 last September, for example, while the 16GB iPhone 6s will debut for EUR739.

Not all countries have been affected by the exchange rate, however, as the iPhone 6s Plus is priced the same as the iPhone 6 Plus in the United Kingdom. iPhone 6 Plus was most recently priced at £619, £699 and £719 in the U.K. for 16GB, 64GB and 128GB respectively, while the iPhone 6s Plus will have equal prices.

The new iPhone 6s Plus retains the same pricing as the iPhone 6 Plus in the U.S.

Article Link: iPhone 6s and 6s Plus Priced Higher in Canada, Australia and Europe as U.S. Dollar Remains Strong

This is wrong, it's priced at 789 for the 128gb

 

[coolfactor]

For Canadian's, you can guess that the 6S 16 gb model will start at around $379 on contract. The price difference between Apple and competitors is growing faster than the product evolution. I can honestly tell you that I'll think long and hard before parting ways with nearly $500 (64 gb model) on a phone that will last anywhere from 18-24 months.

Don't kid yourself... these phones will last for longer, if you don't need the latest and greatest each year. I'm on an iPhone 4 and it still works great.

 

[yaboyac29]

Yes but our salaries do not change with currency. For us, this is a price increase.

Yup it really sucks because I got a job that pays 2x as much as before but now with our weak dollar it doesn't even matter.

It isn't just phones that has gone up, a lot of stuff. Food, other electronics, etc

 

[mpavilion]

There is one solution: Come to the United States and buy the iPhone of your choice and take it back with you to Mexico. Europeans have been doing just that for a long time now.

I think they're dinged by Customs (if found out), no?

 

[vmistery]

I wonder if the troubles in China will have any impact longer term?

 

[Thebeat07]

Only option for me is to finance

 

[willboston]

This isn't good in any way. Not a very good idea to upgrade these days... I'm from Mexico, a new iPhone (16Gb) used to cost $9600 MXN Pesos, now it's $12000 ... 20% price increase, and there isn't much to do.

Last September (the iPhone 6-era launch), the Mexican peso was 13–13.5 against the dollar. Now it’s 17. About a 25% drop in value against USD.

It’s only fair for Apple’s prices to reflect currency fluctuations, isn’t it?

 

[MTL18]

Don't kid yourself... these phones will last for longer, if you don't need the latest and greatest each year. I'm on an iPhone 4 and it still works great.

Can you share how you've managed to do this? The battery on my 5 is already hurting. Have you replaced parts? Do you not upgrade the iOS? I'd really like to know so that my 5 can still be a great operating phone when the 7S is released.

 

[LordQ]

Damn, I can't imagine the price in Mexico then since the dollar is around 60% up of its usual value!

 

[Oblivious.Robot]

There is one solution: Come to the United States and buy the iPhone of your choice and take it back with you to Mexico. Europeans have been doing just that for a long time now.

But don't you risk losing the warranty then though?
If something goes bad, it can only be repaired from the country where it was bought.
_
I could be wrong though.

 

[RDeckard]

Yes but our salaries do not change with currency. For us, this is a price increase.

Unfortunately that's not good for you but us little people can't do much to change the exchange rates.

Current rate is $1.00 USD = $1.32 CAD, ouch!

But hey, there was a time (most of 2011 and parts of 2012) where the CAD was stronger than the USD! Check history by plugging your currency here: http://www.oanda.com/currency/historical-rates/

 

[sudo1996]

Yes but our salaries do not change with currency. For us, this is a price increase.

Salaries do change with currency in the long run. But yes, some people will temporarily be screwed over.

There is one solution: Come to the United States and buy the iPhone of your choice and take it back with you to Mexico. Europeans have been doing just that for a long time now.

Probably just to avoid the European sales taxes.

 

[Thebeat07]

Where are u seeing these prices though? I am at canada site and it says $899

 

[DaveTo]

Yes but our salaries do not change with currency. For us, this is a price increase.

USD/CAD on Sept 10, 2014 = 1.10
USD/CAD on Sept 10, 2015 = 1.32

difference YTD = 22 cents per dollar.

iPhone 6 Plus (16GB) 2014 = $749US/$969CAD = 1.30 rate (20 cents off from 9/10 rate).
iPhone 6s Plus (16GB) 2015 = $749US/1029CAD = 1.37 rate (5 cents off from current rate).

This is a non article. The bigger story is why were we getting ripped off on currency conversion last year?!