iPhone XS iPhone XS - factory unlocked - where to purchase?

[jon08]

Hey everyone, where in US can you purchase a SIM-free XS for European market?

As it’s like $300 cheaper in the States compared to EU, I was hoping a friend would buy it for me during his visit to the US next month. I know you can purchase a factory unlocked iPhone on Apple.com but as far as I know you cannot choose the EU model, ie. A2097, which would work in EU.

Any ideas?

 

[Shadowbech]

Apple Store is one way to get one. It should work in EU? And yes U.S only sells the A1920 (XS) and A1921 (XS Max). I don't think you can get the A2097 in the U.S.

 

[jon08]

Apple Store is one way to get one. It should work in EU? And yes U.S only sells the A1920 (XS) and A1921 (XS Max). I don't think you can get the A2097 in the U.S.

So if I bought the A1920 model I wouldn’t be able to use LTE in EU?

 

[Shadowbech]

So if I bought the A1920 model I wouldn’t be able to use LTE in EU?

Yes, it will work.

 

[jon08]

Yes, it will work.

Hm, but surely there will be some limitations?

 

[nlclhc]

The only limitation is that the US model does not have LTE band 28. If you live in a country where you need that band you may see some issues.

 

[jon08]

The only limitation is that the US model does not have LTE band 28. If you live in a country where you need that band you may see some issues.

I see, thanks.

So basically this LTE band 28 seems to only be used in France (of EU countries), according to the following link?

https://www.frequencycheck.com/bands/lte-band-28-700-apt